Kalchini Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Bishal Lama wins by 37,843 vote margin
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Kalchini Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Bishal Lama wins by 37,843 vote margin

Anjan Chik Baraik (Congress), Birendra Bara (Trinamool Congress), Bishal Lama (Bharatiya Janata Party), Arjun Indwar (Mulnibasi Party of India), Passang Sherpa (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Narayan Lama (Independent), and Ranajit Rabha (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Kalchini 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. Kalchini is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. In 2021, Bishal Lama of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kalchini in 2026.
08:28 (IST) May 07
Kalchini Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Bishal Lama wins by 37,843 vote margin

In Kalchini, Bishal Lama of the BJP secured a dominant victory, polling 1,14,759 votes and defeating TMC’s Birendra Bara (Oraon) by a margin of 37,843 votes. Congress candidate Anjan Chik Baraik finished third with 3,186 votes, as the constituency witnessed a massive win for the BJP.

18:29 (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 constituencies, which would put them comfortably past the halfway mark if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading with 101,823 votes, holding a margin of 35,458 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has accumulated 66,365 votes so far. Lama, 44, is a Graduate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
18:07 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends 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.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 16,041 votes
In Falakata, West Bengal, sitting MLA Dipak Barman of BJP is currently leading with 67,906 votes, holding a margin of 16,041 over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 51,865 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is pressing his advantage as counting continues. Subhash Chandra Roy is trailing at this stage, with results yet to be declared.
17:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with 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 leading in 168 more, putting it 31 seats beyond the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.
17:34 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, holding an advantage over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at this stage. With 101,823 votes against 66,365, the margin between the two candidates stands at 35,458 votes as tallying continues.
17:23 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 18,274-vote margin
In Madarihat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 55,603 votes, holding an 18,274-vote margin over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 37,329 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 in progress.
17:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 187 seats. They've secured 9 wins and are leading in 178 constituencies, comfortably surpassing the halfway mark based on current trends. The TMC has a tally of 96 seats, requiring 52 more to reach the majority. Other parties collectively hold 60 seats at this point.
16:50 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, holding 98,367 votes against TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at 62,549 votes. The margin between the two stands at 35,818 votes as tallying continues in this ST-reserved seat.
16:39 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 49 seats and is leading in 37 more, taking its tally to 86. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 18 seats, with 12 won and 6 leads.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 15,136-vote margin
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 49,146 votes, holding a margin of 15,136 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 34,010 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.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 196 seats, leading in 192 and having won 4, putting it 48 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently at a tally of 86, leading in 85 and needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 32,655 votes over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at 49,133 votes against Lama's 81,788. The incumbent, aged 44, is a graduate and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
15:56 (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 9 declared wins and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins confirmed yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a margin of 23,572 votes
In Kumargram, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 60,312 votes, holding a margin of 23,572 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 36,740 votes so far. Oraon, 46, is a Graduate Professional contesting from the ST category seat he currently holds. 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
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, leading in 207 and having won one, putting it well past the halfway mark. TMC currently has a tally of 72, leading in 71 constituencies with one won, and still needs 76 more seats to reach the majority mark of 148. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, holding a vote tally of 63,317 against TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at 37,350 votes. The margin between the two stands at 25,967 votes as counting continues.
15:12 (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 18 seats outright and is leading in 67 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 12 seats and is leading in 24, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 19 seats, with 3 won and 16 leads in place.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 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 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.
14:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Bishal Lama, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the contest with 47,242 votes, holding a margin of 20,557 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 26,685 votes so far. The seat falls under the ST category, and both candidates in the running belong to that category.
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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads in hand.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a 21,405-vote margin
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon of BJP is currently leading with 48,252 votes, holding a margin of 21,405 votes over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 26,847 votes so far. Oraon, 46, is a Graduate Professional contesting on a BJP ticket and holds the seat as the incumbent. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 200 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, while TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon) is trailing behind. The margin between the two candidates stands at 18,768 votes, with Lama having polled 41,978 votes against Bara's 23,210.
13:44 (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 currently leading in 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 6,844 votes
In Falakata, West Bengal, sitting MLA Dipak Barman of BJP is currently leading with 30,539 votes, holding a margin of 6,844 over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 23,695 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is pressing ahead in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 183 seats, putting the party 35 seats clear of the 148-seat majority mark. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Congress and CPM are leading in 2 and 1 seats respectively, with others accounting for the remaining leads.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading with 30,232 votes, holding a margin of 13,651 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 16,581 votes so far. Lama, 44, is a graduate-level educated incumbent contesting from the ST category seat.
13:00 (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 currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:49 (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 does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
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 well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats, needing 59 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with counting still under way across the state.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: BJP incumbent Bishal Lama leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 949 votes over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who is trailing at 8,917 votes against Lama's 9,866.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon) leads over sitting BJP MLA
In Kalchini, West Bengal, TMC candidate Birendra Bara (Oraon) is currently leading the count, with the seat currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama trailing in second place. Lama, the sitting MLA, has accumulated 9,866 votes so far, while Birendra Bara (Oraon) stands at 8,917 votes as counting continues. The Kalchini constituency is watching closely as the BJP incumbent fights to retain his position against the TMC challenge.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies, putting it 27 seats beyond that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: TMC leads as BJP incumbent trails by 119 votes
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, no candidate has a star flag marked true in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon) is leading with 4,758 votes, holding a margin of 119 over BJP's Bishal Lama, who has polled 4,639 votes. Lama, the sitting legislator from BJP, is currently trailing as counting continues in this closely fought seat.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result 2026: TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon) leads by narrow margin
In Kalchini, West Bengal, TMC candidate Birendra Bara (Oraon) is currently leading with 4,758 votes, holding a slender margin of 119 votes over BJP's Bishal Lama, who has tallied 4,639 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, who is trailing in the count at this stage. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently in progress with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Independent candidate Narayan Lama and Congress candidate Anjan Chik Baraik are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote tallies still coming in from the seat.
11:24 (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.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: TMC's Rajeev Tirkey Ahead, BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon Trails
In Kumargram, West Bengal, TMC candidate Rajeev Tirkey is currently in the lead with 4,084 votes. Meanwhile, BJP's sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is trailing with 6,160 votes. This puts Oraon ahead by a margin of 2,076 votes based on the raw totals. The seat is presently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is part of the ongoing count but is currently behind Tirkey in the standings as the counting progresses.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays in sight
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 seven seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority mark. Congress and CPM are leading in 3 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: No star candidate leading in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, where no high-profile candidate features among those currently in the frame. Independent candidate Narayan Lama, 37, and Congress candidate Anjan Chik Baraik, 53, are both showing as leading at this stage of the count. The sitting MLA from BJP, Bishal Lama, does not appear among the candidates in the current count.
10:43 (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 currently leading in 74 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Sudham Lama leads early count
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 no result has been declared yet.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Leading in 156 Seats
As vote counting continues in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, early indications show the BJP taking the lead, currently ahead in 156 constituencies. This puts them eight seats beyond the 148 required to form a majority. The TMC is significantly behind, with leads in 51 seats at this point. While the counting process is still ongoing throughout the state, the current trend suggests the BJP could secure a majority.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Kalchini count is evolving
As counting progresses in Kalchini, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Bishal Lama of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bishal Lama is not among the candidates tracked in the current count. Independent candidate Narayan Lama and Congress candidate Anjan Chik Baraik are both in the contest as counting progresses in this assembly segment.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Kalchini are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
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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.
Kalchini is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anjan Chik Baraik (Congress), Birendra Bara (Oraon) (Trinamool Congress), Bishal Lama (Bharatiya Janata Party), Arjun Indwar (Mulnibasi Party of India), Passang Sherpa (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Narayan Lama (Independent), and Ranajit Rabha (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Bishal Lama of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kalchini. round-by-round trends from Kalchini 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.