Habibpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads by over 64,000 votes
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Habibpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads by over 64,000 votes

Amal Kisku (Trinamool Congress), Joyel Murmu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Basudev Murmu (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rajen Soren (Congress), Nicholas Soren (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Babulal Hasda (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Bimal Murmu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Baburam Kisku (Independent), Manjla Mardi (Independent), and Lakhin Hembrom (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Habibpur 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. Habibpur is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency under the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha segment, with 249,557 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Joyel Murmu of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 19,517 votes. The 2016 winner was Khagen Murmu of the CPM. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Habibpur in 2026.
18:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, still needing 42 seats to reach the majority mark.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In the Habibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading with 1,20,646 votes, holding a margin of 64,825 over TMC's Amal Kisku, who has so far polled 55,821 votes. Murmu, 42, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
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 wins and leads in 105 constituencies, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, comprising 7 won and 53 leading, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more seats to reach 118.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Chanchal Election Results 2026: TMC's Prasun Banerjee leads by over 60,000 votes
In Chanchal, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Prasun Banerjee holding a commanding lead over BJP's Ratan Das. Banerjee has accumulated 108,534 votes against Das's 47,981, putting the margin at 60,553 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nihar Ranjan Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:45 (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 past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and 104 leads, and still needs 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP incumbent Joyel Murmu leads by 64825 votes
In the Habibpur constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading with 1,20,646 votes. TMC's Amal Kisku is trailing at 55,821 votes, leaving a margin of 64,825 between the two. Murmu, 42, who holds the seat as the incumbent, is ahead by a comfortable distance as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
17:23 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 49,676 votes
In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 91,732 votes, holding a margin of 49,676 over BJP's Ratan Das, who has gathered 42,056 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 187 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 187, with 9 seats won and leads in 178 more, and needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends. TMC has a tally of 96, with 1 seat won and leads in 95, still needing 52 seats to reach that threshold.
16:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, where 16 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 9 more, giving it a tally of 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Result: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 39,600 votes
In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 77,837 votes, holding a margin of 39,600 over BJP's Ratan Das, who has accumulated 38,237 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
BJP holds a tally of 196 seats in West Bengal, leading in 192 constituencies with 4 declared wins, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 in a 294-seat house. TMC is currently at a tally of 86, leading in 85 seats with 1 win, and still needs 62 more seats to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In the Habibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading with 66,259 votes, holding a margin of 36,377 over TMC's Amal Kisku, who has accumulated 29,882 votes so far. Murmu, 42, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds as the incumbent representative from this assembly segment.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, independent and other party candidates have cumulatively won 1 seat and are leading in 137 more, taking their tally to 138, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 49 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 49 and still needing 69 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, putting its tally at 43, with 75 more needed to reach 118.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Gazole Election Result 2026: BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman leads over TMC's Prasenjit Das
In Gazole, West Bengal, the sitting MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman of BJP is currently leading with 71,040 votes, holding a margin of 15,354 over TMC's Prasenjit Das, who has accumulated 55,686 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman, who is a post-graduate and has 5 criminal cases declared. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, with leads in 207 constituencies and one declared win, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 72, needing 76 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In Habibpur, West Bengal, the incumbent BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading the count with 35,384 votes. TMC's Amal Kisku is trailing with 16,833 votes, leaving a margin of 18,551 votes between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.
15:12 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Result 2026: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 28,440 votes
In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 55,284 votes, holding a margin of 28,440 over BJP's Ratan Das, who has gathered 26,844 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, 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.
14:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 148 seats. BJP is currently leading in 194 seats, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet in the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads as counting continues
In Habibpur, West Bengal, the incumbent BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading as vote counting progresses. Murmu, who has held this seat before, is ahead in the early trends from this Scheduled Tribe reserved constituency. The result is yet to be declared, and counting remains underway across the segment.
14:29 (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 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 28,440 votes
In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 55,284 votes, pulling ahead of BJP's Ratan Das who has gathered 26,844 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 28,440 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats, still needing 72 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads with a strong margin
In the Habibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading with 35,384 votes, holding a margin of 18,551 over TMC's Amal Kisku, who has gathered 16,833 votes so far. Murmu, 42, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds as the incumbent representative from this West Bengal assembly segment.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu leads cross majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Result: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 25,101 votes
In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 49,414 votes, holding a margin of 25,101 over BJP's Ratan Das, who has gathered 24,313 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 183 seats, putting it 35 seats clear of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds come in.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In Habibpur, West Bengal, the incumbent BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading the count with 35,384 votes against TMC's Amal Kisku, who has gathered 16,833 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,551 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
13:01 (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 currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 27 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Chanchal Election Results 2026: TMC's Prasun Banerjee leads as counting progresses
In the Chanchal constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Prasun Banerjee is currently leading with 37,107 votes, holding a margin of 20,089 votes over BJP's Ratan Das, who has accumulated 17,018 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nihar Ranjan Ghosh, 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.
12:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats 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.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP incumbent Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In Habibpur, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. The sitting BJP legislator Joyel Murmu is currently leading in this West Bengal constituency, holding 28,580 votes against TMC's Amal Kisku, who has gathered 13,468 votes. The margin between the two stands at 15,112 votes as tallying continues.
12:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 83 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Gazole Election Result 2026: BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman leads as counting continues
In the Gazole constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman of BJP is currently leading the count with 26,045 votes. TMC candidate Prasenjit Das is trailing with 27,677 votes in the tally so far, with the seat currently held by BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman. Counting is still under way and the final result for this West Bengal assembly seat is yet to be declared.
11:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 165 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats beyond the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and still needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others are leading in the remaining seats as the picture continues to take shape.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In Habibpur, counting is still under way with BJP's incumbent Joyel Murmu holding a lead over TMC's Amal Kisku. Murmu, who currently represents this West Bengal constituency, has accumulated 14,138 votes against Kisku's 6,614, putting the margin between the two at 7,524 votes. The result is yet to be declared.
11:35 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the halfway mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Result: BJP's Ratan Das leads in West Bengal seat
In the Harischandrapur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ratan Das is currently leading with 8,013 votes, while TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is trailing with 19,235 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, 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.
11:14 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark in sight
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting its tally just past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats at this stage. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
11:04 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: BJP's Joyel Murmu leads in West Bengal seat
In Habibpur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's incumbent Joyel Murmu currently leading the contest. Murmu, who holds the seat, has accumulated 7,349 votes so far, while TMC's Amal Kisku is trailing with 3,618 votes. The margin between the two stands at 3,731 votes at this stage, though the result is yet to be declared.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Results 2026: Joyel Murmu holds lead for BJP in Habibpur
In Habibpur, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Joyel Murmu is currently leading the count with 7,349 votes, extending his advantage over TMC's Amal Kisku, who has gathered 3,618 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 3,731 votes at this stage of counting. Murmu, 42, who holds the seat for BJP, is presently ahead as tallying continues in this constituency.
10:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Gazole Election Result: BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman leads with 3,069-vote margin
In the Gazole constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Chinmoy Deb Barman of BJP is currently leading the count with 7,590 votes. TMC's Prasenjit Das is trailing at 4,521 votes, putting the margin between the two at 3,069 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Chinmoy Deb Barman, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage of counting and would need 95 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Result: No star candidate in contest, counting under way
In the Habibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with no declared result yet. The sitting seat, previously held by BJP's Joyel Murmu, is seeing a contest where Independent candidate Lakhin Hembrom and TMC's Amal Kisku are both in the running. The incumbent does not feature among the candidates in the current count, making this an open contest as votes continue to be tallied.
10:05 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing TMC, BJP, CPM, CONG, KPP(U), AJUP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Habibpur and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Early leads show a close contest at the top, with candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back with leads in 39 constituencies, requiring 79 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.
09:55 (IST) May 04
Habibpur Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Habibpur was won with a margin of 19,517 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Harischandrapur Election Result 2026: CPM's Sk Khalil leads early count in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in Harischandrapur, West Bengal, where CPM candidate Sk Khalil is currently leading the early tally. An Independent candidate, Md. Serajuddin, is also among those leading at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results are still coming in from this constituency.
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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.
Habibpur is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Amal Kisku (Trinamool Congress), Joyel Murmu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Basudev Murmu (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rajen Soren (Congress), Nicholas Soren (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Babulal Hasda (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Bimal Murmu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Baburam Kisku (Independent), Manjla Mardi (Independent), and Lakhin Hembrom (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Joyel Murmu of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Habibpur with a margin of 19,517 votes. The runner-up was Prodip Baskey of the TMC. In 2016, Khagen Murmu of the CPM had won the seat with 64095 votes. round-by-round trends from Habibpur 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.