Gopiballavpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads by 25,887 votes
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Gopiballavpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads by 25,887 votes

Ajit Mahata (Trinamool Congress), Rajesh Mahata (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sourav Ghosh (Congress), Dharmapal Bisui (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bikash Sharangi (Communist Party of India), Ajit Mahato (Independent), Kanailal Raut (Independent), Bimal Pal (Independent), and Subhash Mahato (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Gopiballavpur 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. Gopiballavpur is a General constituency under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Khagendra Nath Mahata of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 23,768 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Gopiballavpur in 2026.
18:20 (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 the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 other constituencies, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they'd need 42 more to reach the majority.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Rajesh Mahata holding the lead over TMC's Ajit Mahata. Mahata has accumulated 106,162 votes against Ajit Mahata's 80,275, putting the margin between the two at 25,887 votes. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead the count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still in progress, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, with 7 won and 53 leads, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing it 63 seats away from a majority. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by over 38,000 votes
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 1,20,877 votes, holding a margin of 38,147 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 82,730 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, 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.
17:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and 168 more where it is currently leading. TMC is trailing with a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 8 seats at this stage of counting.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP holding the lead at this stage. Rajesh Mahata of the Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead of TMC's Ajit Mahata by a margin of 25,642 votes, with Mahata polling 1,05,044 votes against Ajit Mahata's 79,402. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats
Counting is underway across all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, placing them just 2 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by over 38,000 votes
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 120,459 votes, holding a margin of 38,106 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 82,353 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, 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.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 192 more, giving it a tally of 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, putting its tally at 84, still needing 64 seats to reach the majority mark. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 59 seats.
16:41 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads with a strong margin
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, BJP's Rajesh Mahata is currently leading the count with 95,563 votes, holding a margin of 24,198 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who has gathered 71,365 votes so far. No star flag is active for any candidate in this constituency, so the contest is being watched through the lens of the broader BJP versus TMC battle playing out across this seat. Counting continues and no result has been declared yet.
16:29 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway 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 trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 14 declared wins and leads in 85 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:19 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu leads by 17,568 votes
In Binpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Pranat Tudu is currently leading with 89,067 votes, holding a margin of 17,568 over TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who has gathered 71,499 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads with 20,385-vote margin
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, BJP's Rajesh Mahata is currently leading the count with 79,587 votes, holding a margin of 20,385 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who has gathered 59,202 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
15:46 (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, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 7 declared wins and leads in 92 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
15:36 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads with a 33,144-vote margin
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 1,09,352 votes, holding a margin of 33,144 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 76,208 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIRBAHA HANSDA, 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.
15:25 (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 has a tally of 210 seats, with 1 declared and 209 leads, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC currently has a tally of 70 seats, with 1 won and 69 leading, and needs 78 more to reach the majority mark.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, the counting is still under way with BJP's Rajesh Mahata holding the lead over TMC's Ajit Mahata. The sitting seat belongs to TMC, with Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata as the incumbent. Results are yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.
15:02 (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, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu leads by 13,237 votes
In Binpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Pranat Tudu is currently leading with 69,413 votes, holding a margin of 13,237 over TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who has gathered 56,176 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, 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.
14:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 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 194 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and still needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Rajesh Mahata holding the lead over TMC's Ajit Mahata. The margin between the two stands at 14,357 votes, with Rajesh Mahata polling 56,300 votes against Ajit Mahata's 41,943. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
Counting is underway across all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 128 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, while SPA is trailing further with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by over 23,000 votes
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 85,138 votes, holding a margin of 23,497 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has gathered 61,641 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and still needs 64 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Rajesh Mahata holding the lead over TMC's Ajit Mahata. Rajesh Mahata has accumulated 46,944 votes against Ajit Mahata's 34,109, putting the margin between the two at 12,835 votes. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count.
13:34 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 124 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, still needing 61 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared in the state so far, with counting still in progress.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu leads by 12,461 votes
In Binpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Pranat Tudu is currently leading with 56,167 votes, holding a margin of 12,461 over TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who has gathered 43,706 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
13:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading as vote counting progresses. The constituency, where the sitting legislator represented TMC, is seeing a closely watched contest. Rajesh Mahata of the BJP holds the lead at this stage, with the result yet to be declared.
12:50 (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 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu leads by over 10,000 votes
In Binpur, West Bengal, BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu is currently leading with 45,729 votes, holding a margin of 10,408 over TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who has gathered 35,321 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
12:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results formally declared yet, BJP is currently leading in 181 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads as counting continues
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, BJP's Rajesh Mahata is currently leading the count with 25,874 votes, holding a margin of 7,019 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who has accumulated 18,855 votes so far. Neither candidate in this contest holds the incumbent tag, with the sitting MLA Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC not among those in the running count. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
12:07 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly count
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 16. The NDA is currently leading in 26 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. If these leads hold, the NDA would be well past the mark needed to form a government. The SPA is leading in 1 seat at this stage, trailing considerably behind the front-runner.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by 11,418 votes
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 47,025 votes, holding a margin of 11,418 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has gathered 35,607 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, 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.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting continues across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 109 seats and needs 39 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the gap between the two parties remains the defining story of the day.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads with 5,443-vote margin
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. BJP's Rajesh Mahata is leading with 20,273 votes, holding a margin of 5,443 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who has gathered 14,830 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
11:26 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:16 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Pranat Tudu leads by 4,452 votes
In Binpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Pranat Tudu is currently leading with 18,661 votes, holding a margin of 4,452 over TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who has accumulated 14,209 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, 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.
11:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats beyond that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid at this stage of counting.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, BJP's Rajesh Mahata is currently leading the count with 15,056 votes, holding a margin of 4,256 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who has polled 10,800 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
10:45 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still four seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by 6,461 votes
In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 24,016 votes, holding a margin of 6,461 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 17,555 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
10:25 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in West Bengal as vote counting continues
As the vote count for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats unfolds, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them in a strong position, surpassing the 148 seats needed for a majority, should these leads be maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to cross the majority mark. At this point in the counting, no seats have been officially declared, and the overall situation across the state is still developing.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Rajesh Mahata holds the lead with 4,373 votes, while TMC's Ajit Mahata is trailing at 2,862 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,511 votes at this stage. The sitting MLA, Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates currently counted in this update.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Rajesh Mahata leads by 1,511 votes
In Gopiballavpur, West Bengal, BJP's Rajesh Mahata is currently leading with 4,373 votes, holding a margin of 1,511 over TMC's Ajit Mahata, who is trailing at 2,862 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Khagendra Nath Mahata, 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.
10:01 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Gopiballavpur match 2021's gap?
The 2021 election in Gopiballavpur was won with a margin of 23,768 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Binpur Election Results 2026: CPM leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In the Binpur constituency of West Bengal, CPM's Rabindranath Sardar is currently leading as votes are being counted. Congress candidate Golapi Saren is also among those showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's DEBNATH HANSDA, 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.
09:51 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Results: Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) in the Gopiballavpur contest
The Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) has fielded Dharmapal Bisui in Gopiballavpur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:41 (IST) May 04
Gopiballavpur Election Results 2026: The 9 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Gopiballavpur include Ajit Mahata (TMC), Rajesh Mahata (BJP), Sourav Ghosh (CONG), and Dharmapal Bisui (SUCI(C)) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
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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.
Gopiballavpur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ajit Mahata (Trinamool Congress), Rajesh Mahata (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sourav Ghosh (Congress), Dharmapal Bisui (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bikash Sharangi (Communist Party of India), Ajit Mahato (Independent), Kanailal Raut (Independent), Bimal Pal (Independent), and Subhash Mahato (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Khagendra Nath Mahata of the Trinamool Congress won Gopiballavpur with a margin of 23,768 votes. The runner-up was Sanjit Mahato of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Gopiballavpur 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.