Falakata Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 16,041 votes
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Falakata Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 16,041 votes

Akshoy Kumar Barman (Congress), Kamal Kishor Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Dipak Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subhash Chandra Roy (Trinamool Congress), Ukil Chandra Bhuimali (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dipankar Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Tarun Barman (Independent), and Dilip Barman (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Falakata 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. Falakata is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Dipak Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Falakata in 2026.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 16,041-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, the incumbent BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 67,906 votes against TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 51,865 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,041 votes at this stage of counting. Barman, a 52-year-old postgraduate, is seeking to hold the seat he currently represents.
18:18 (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 won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 declared wins and 2 leads.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a 34,213-vote margin
In Kumargram, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 92,109 votes, holding a margin of 34,213 votes over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 57,896 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
17:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and 168 leads, putting it 31 seats past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and 104 leads, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 16,041-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 67,906 votes against TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 51,865 votes so far. The 52-year-old postgraduate, who carries seven criminal cases on record, holds a margin of 16,041 votes at this stage of counting, with the result yet to be declared.
17:34 (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 has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a 34,213-vote margin
In Kumargram, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 92,109 votes, holding a margin of 34,213 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 57,896 votes so far. Oraon, 46, is a Graduate Professional contesting from this ST-reserved seat. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared yet.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 169 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 158 constituencies, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 115, with wins in 2 seats and leads in 113. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the mark; TMC still requires 33.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP's Dipak Barman leads with 13,048-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 61,945 votes. The 52-year-old postgraduate, who holds the incumbent seat, is ahead of TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 48,897 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 13,048 votes as counting continues, with the 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, NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 7 more, taking its tally to 20 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads by 32,023 votes
In Kalchini, West Bengal, the sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading with 91,488 votes, holding a margin of 32,023 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 59,465 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, who is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 wins so far and are leading in 195 constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a tally of 88 seats, meaning they'd need 60 more to reach the majority. Other parties collectively hold 54 seats at this point in the counting.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 10,775-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 55,075 votes. The 52-year-old post-graduate, who carries seven criminal cases on record, holds a margin of 10,775 votes over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 44,300 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this SC-reserved seat.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in 234-seat assembly
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 137 seats and have won 2, taking their tally to 139, which has crossed the majority mark, though no majority is confirmed by declared results alone. NDA is leading in 52 seats with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 52 and still needing 66 more seats to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 35, putting its tally at 39, with 79 more needed to reach 118.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 15,941-vote margin
In Madarihat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 44,755 votes, holding a margin of 15,941 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 28,814 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 210 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 210, with 3 seats won and leads in 207 more, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC currently has a tally of 70, with 1 seat won and leading in 69, and needs 78 more to reach the majority mark.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 8,932-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 48,605 votes. The 52-year-old postgraduate, who carries seven criminal cases on record, holds a margin of 8,932 votes over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 39,673 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this SC-category seat.
15:23 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 158 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 39 seats, giving it a tally of 39, still 79 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 31 more, taking its tally to 33, with 85 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with a margin of 20,557 votes
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading with 47,242 votes, holding a margin of 20,557 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing with 26,685 votes. Lama, 44, a Graduate and the incumbent from this seat, is ahead as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.
15:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and would need 68 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat at this stage.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 5,154 votes
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipak Barman, the sitting MLA, is currently leading with 35,505 votes, holding a margin of 5,154 over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 30,351 votes so far. Barman, 52, is a postgraduate and is contesting as the incumbent in this SC-reserved seat.
14:38 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 84, with 13 seats won and 71 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats across the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 12,610-vote margin
In Madarihat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 28,267 votes, holding a margin of 12,610 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 15,657 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared final yet as results continue to come in.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival in West Bengal
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipak Barman, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 35,505 votes, holding a margin of 5,154 over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 30,351 votes so far. The contest in this SC-reserved seat remains active as tallying continues.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tally crosses majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and 118 are needed for a majority, early leads are shaping up into a notable picture. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 127 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 54 constituencies, trailing well behind the majority threshold with 64 more seats needed. SPA currently holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the majority mark. Counting continues across the state with no results formally confirmed at this stage.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with 18,768-vote margin
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading with 41,978 votes, holding an 18,768-vote margin over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at 23,210 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 86 seats and needs 62 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 4,843 votes
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipak Barman, the sitting MLA, is currently leading with 24,128 votes against TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 19,285 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 4,843 votes as tallying continues in this SC-reserved seat.
13:10 (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, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads by 7,923 votes
In Madarihat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 17,158 votes, holding a margin of 7,923 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 9,235 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
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 its tally 33 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result 2026: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 3,287-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 17,670 votes. The 52-year-old post-graduate, who holds the incumbent's advantage in this SC-reserved seat, is ahead of TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 14,383 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 3,287 votes as counting continues, with no result declared yet in this closely watched contest.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 121 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 61 seats, trailing well behind the pace needed to reach 118. SPA holds leads in 45 seats, needing 73 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 5,038-vote margin
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 11,146 votes, holding a margin of 5,038 votes over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 6,108 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies, putting it 27 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing at 90 seats. Others account for the remaining leads. No party has crossed the finish line yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues across the state.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: BJP incumbent Dipak Barman leads with 2,202-vote margin
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Dipak Barman is currently leading the count with 6,521 votes against TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 4,319 votes so far. The 52-year-old postgraduate, who holds the incumbent's advantage in this SC-reserved seat, is ahead by a margin of 2,202 votes as counting continues. Roy is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy Ahead, BJP's Dipak Barman Trails
In Falakata, West Bengal, TMC candidate Subhash Chandra Roy is currently in the lead with 4,319 votes. Meanwhile, the sitting MLA Dipak Barman from the BJP is trailing with 6,521 votes. The current gap between the two candidates is 2,202 votes. Barman, who is the incumbent MLA and represents the BJP, is currently in second place according to the vote count so far. The final results for this constituency have not yet been announced.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: Congress candidate leads early count in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in Falakata, one of West Bengal's assembly constituencies, where Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman, 59, is currently leading in the early stages. A post-graduate, Barman carries no criminal record and is making his push for this SC-reserved seat. The sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is not among the candidates in the current count, keeping the contest closely watched as tallies continue to come in.
11:24 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 79 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across constituencies.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: Independent's Narayan Lama leads early count
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Narayan Lama is currently leading, with Congress candidate Anjan Chik Baraik also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no candidate holding a clear edge at this stage. The sitting BJP legislator Dipak Barman is not among the candidates currently in the count, while Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman and TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy are both in the contest. The seat, reserved for Scheduled Caste voters, is closely watched as results take shape.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA holds a tally of 37 seats, with 81 seats still required to be in contention for a majority. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Sudham Lama is currently leading, with TMC's Rajeev Tirkey also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 156 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing a lead in 156 constituencies. This puts them 8 seats shy of the 148 required for a majority. Meanwhile, the TMC is leading in 51 seats, meaning they'd need 97 more to cross the majority threshold. No seats have been officially declared just yet, so the final outcome remains fluid as counting progresses.
10:15 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result 2026: How Falakata's result feeds into West Bengal's big picture
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Falakata's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result: Congress candidate leads in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, where Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman, 59, is currently showing a lead in the early stages. A post-graduate with no criminal record, Barman is contesting against TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy. The sitting seat is held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who does not feature among the candidates in the current count.
10:05 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Result 2026: How is Subhash Chandra Roy faring? Watching the Falakata count
Subhash Chandra Roy, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Falakata May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:02 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 constituencies, leaving it 16 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and would need 28 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state.
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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.
Falakata is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Akshoy Kumar Barman (Congress), Kamal Kishor Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Dipak Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Subhash Chandra Roy (Trinamool Congress), Ukil Chandra Bhuimali (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dipankar Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Tarun Barman (Independent), and Dilip Barman (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Dipak Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Falakata. round-by-round trends from Falakata 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.