Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Chandra Sekhar Banerjee wins by 30,934 vote margin
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Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Chandra Sekhar Banerjee wins by 30,934 vote margin

Chandra Sekhar Banerjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debesh Chakraborty (Congress), Pradip Mazumdar (Trinamool Congress), Simanta Chatterjee (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Kiranmoyee Mondal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Papiya Dhibar (Amra Bangalee), Rubiya Begam (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Dipak Dhali (Independent), and Mrinal Kanti Saha (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Durgapur Purba in West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Durgapur Purba is a General constituency. In 2021, PRADIP MAZUMDAR of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Durgapur Purba in 2026.
22:32 (IST) May 06
Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Chandra Sekhar Banerjee wins by 30,934 vote margin

In Durgapur Purba, Chandra Sekhar Banerjee of the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,08,888 votes and defeating TMC’s Pradip Mazumdar by a margin of 30,934 votes. CPM candidate Simanta Chatterjee finished third with 18,999 votes, as the constituency witnessed a strong performance by the BJP.

22:19 (IST) May 06
Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Chandra Sekhar Banerjee wins by 30,934 vote margin

In Durgapur Purba, Chandra Sekhar Banerjee of the BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,08,888 votes and defeating TMC’s Pradip Mazumdar by a margin of 30,934 votes. CPM candidate Simanta Chatterjee finished third with 18,999 votes, as the constituency witnessed a strong performance by the BJP.

18:29 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still underway with no star flag active for any candidate in this constituency, so the picture here rests on the numbers themselves. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is currently leading with 96,888 votes, holding a margin of 28,774 over the sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, who has accumulated 68,114 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.
18:19 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Jamuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Dr. Bijan Mukherjee wins by 22,514 votes
BJP candidate Dr. Bijan Mukherjee has won the Jamuria seat in West Bengal, polling 90,150 votes to defeat TMC's Hareram Singh, who finished with 67,636 votes. The winning margin stood at 22,514 votes. The seat was currently held by TMC's Hareram Singh, and the result brings an end to Hareram Singh's term as the TMC MLA.
17:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168, putting them over the majority mark if these trends persist. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, and still requires 42 more to reach the majority.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: No star candidate in focus, BJP leads
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is currently leading with 96,888 votes, holding a margin of 28,774 over TMC's Pradip Mazumdar, who has gathered 68,114 votes so far. Mazumdar, the sitting legislator from this constituency, is trailing at this stage of the count.
17:34 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Kabi Dutta leads over sitting BJP MLA
In Durgapur Paschim, West Bengal, TMC candidate Kabi Dutta is currently leading with 47,590 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Lakshman Chandra Ghorui, who is trailing with 69,669 votes and a margin of 22,079 votes separating the two. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 169 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 169 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 158 other constituencies, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 115 seats, having won 2 and leading in 113, meaning they still need 33 more seats to reach the majority.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: No star candidate in focus, counting under way
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still in progress with BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee currently leading on 89,022 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, who has represented this seat, is trailing at 63,257 votes. The margin between the two stands at 25,765 votes at this stage of counting, with the final result yet to be declared.
16:50 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 7 more, giving it a tally of 20. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Kabi Dutta leads over sitting BJP MLA
In Durgapur Paschim, West Bengal, TMC candidate Kabi Dutta is currently leading with 47,590 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Lakshman Chandra Ghorui, who is trailing at 69,669 votes — putting the margin between the two at 22,079 votes in Kabi Dutta's favour. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've already secured 6 seats and are leading in 195 others. The TMC is trailing behind, with a tally of 88 seats, having won 1 and leading in 87. Based on these current numbers, the BJP doesn't need any more seats to cross the majority mark, while the TMC still needs 60 more to get there.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The constituency has seen a closely watched contest, with the sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar among the key names on the ballot. As votes continue to be tallied, the seat remains one to watch in the broader West Bengal picture.
16:07 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 16, the NDA has a combined tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 where it is currently leading — putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 where it is leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 where they are leading.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Paschim Election Result 2026: TMC's Kabi Dutta Ahead, BJP Incumbent Trails
In Durgapur Paschim, West Bengal, TMC candidate Kabi Dutta is currently in the lead with 47,590 votes. The incumbent BJP MLA, Lakshman Chandra Ghorui, is trailing with 69,669 votes against Dutta, putting him behind by 22,079 votes. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been declared for this constituency yet.
15:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a commanding position, leading in 207 seats and having won 3, giving it a tally of 210. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP is already past it on current leads. TMC is leading in 69 seats with 1 won, putting its tally at 70, still needing 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Results: BJP Takes Lead, TMC Incumbent Falls Behind
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee holds the lead with 65,748 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar is trailing at 46,820 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,928 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
15:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and needs 68 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the finish line yet as counting continues.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Tight Race in Durgapur Purba, BJP Moves Ahead of TMC
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is leading with 54,601 votes, holding a margin of 14,220 over the TMC incumbent Pradip Mazumdar, who has gathered 40,381 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is currently leading with 44,337 votes, holding a margin of 11,580 over sitting TMC MLA Pradip Mazumdar, who is trailing at 32,757 votes. The 79-year-old incumbent, a post-graduate, has zero criminal cases on record, while Banerjee, 47, is a graduate with six cases registered against him.
13:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 188 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 188 constituencies, putting it 40 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 85 seats and would need 63 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Durgapur Purba, counting is still underway with the BJP holding a lead over the sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar. The incumbent, who has represented this West Bengal constituency, is currently trailing as votes are tallied. The contest here has drawn attention with the two main contenders separated by a margin of 8,929 votes at this stage of counting.
12:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat at this stage of counting.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the constituency picture tells the story. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is currently leading with 27,598 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, the 79-year-old postgraduate incumbent, is trailing at 20,471 votes. The margin between the two stands at 7,127 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 171 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 171 constituencies, putting it 23 seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 94 seats and still needs 54 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is leading with 22,794 votes, holding a margin of 5,524 over the sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, who has gathered 17,270 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The result is yet to be declared.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the majority mark. With no results declared yet, the final picture across the state remains to be seen as counting continues.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current data, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is leading with 16,926 votes, holding a margin of 3,373 over the sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, who has accumulated 13,553 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Mazumdar, a post-graduate and 79-year-old incumbent, is facing a stiff challenge as results continue to come in.
10:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 92 seats and needs 56 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads hold through the rest of the count.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star flag active among the candidates in this constituency. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is currently leading with 5,351 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, the 79-year-old post-graduate incumbent, is trailing at 5,267 votes. The margin between the two stands at 84 votes, keeping this contest very much in play as rounds continue.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026: Durgapur Purba's result in West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly count
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Durgapur Purba's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
10:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 94 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally of 94 seats. The party still needs 54 more to reach the majority mark of 148. TMC, meanwhile, is leading in 38 seats, needing 110 to cross that threshold. Others account for leads in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
10:00 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results: West Bengal's Assembly count and Durgapur Purba's contribution
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Durgapur Purba's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star flag active among the candidates in this constituency. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee currently holds the lead with 5,351 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Pradip Mazumdar, a 79-year-old postgraduate and the incumbent in this seat, is trailing with 5,267 votes. The margin between the two stands at 84 votes, keeping this contest very much alive as counting continues.
09:50 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Durgapur Purba's votes are tallied
In Durgapur Purba, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
09:40 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result 2026: BJP's Banerjee leads TMC's Mazumdar by 84 votes
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting remains in progress with BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee currently leading on 5,351 votes. Sitting MLA, currently held by TMC's Pradip Mazumdar, is trailing in second place with 5,267 votes, putting the margin between the two at a slender 84 votes. The 79-year-old Mazumdar, a post-graduate and TMC's incumbent representative, is closely contesting but finds himself behind at this stage of counting.
09:40 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result 2026: What each round of counting will reveal in Durgapur Purba
As counting advances in Durgapur Purba, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 9 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:30 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results 2026: How Durgapur Purba's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Durgapur Purba, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. With no seats declared yet, both parties are working with tallies alone. BJP needs 104 more seats to reach the majority mark of 148, while TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.
09:20 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Durgapur Purba contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Chandra Sekhar Banerjee in Durgapur Purba. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting progresses
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Pradip Mazumdar, a 79-year-old postgraduate and the sitting legislator from this constituency, is currently leading the count. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is also in the frame as votes continue to be tallied. Mazumdar carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him, while Banerjee has six cases on record.
09:10 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Chandra Sekhar Banerjee faring? Watching the Durgapur Purba count
Chandra Sekhar Banerjee, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Durgapur Purba May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results 2026: Pradip Mazumdar leads for TMC in early count
In Durgapur Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Pradip Mazumdar is currently leading as counting progresses in this constituency. The 79-year-old post-graduate candidate holds the sitting MLA position and is looking to retain the seat. BJP's Chandra Sekhar Banerjee is also showing in the leading positions, keeping the contest close as early trends emerge from this West Bengal seat.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Durgapur Purba count
Key candidates contesting in Durgapur Purba include Chandra Sekhar Banerjee (BJP), Debesh Chakraborty (CONG), Pradip Mazumdar (TMC), and Simanta Chatterjee (CPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:50 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Durgapur Purba count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Simanta Chatterjee in Durgapur Purba. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:40 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Election Results 2026: The West Bengal count and Durgapur Purba's piece of the puzzle
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Durgapur Purba's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
08:30 (IST) May 04
Durgapur Purba Elections 2026: Counting progresses in Durgapur Purba
In Durgapur Purba, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Durgapur Purba is a General constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Chandra Sekhar Banerjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debesh Chakraborty (Congress), Pradip Mazumdar (Trinamool Congress), Simanta Chatterjee (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Kiranmoyee Mondal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Papiya Dhibar (Amra Bangalee), Rubiya Begam (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Dipak Dhali (Independent), and Mrinal Kanti Saha (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, PRADIP MAZUMDAR of the Trinamool Congress won Durgapur Purba. round-by-round trends from Durgapur Purba will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to West Bengal's state-wide tally across its 294 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.