Kaliganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads BJP by 14,617 votes
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Kaliganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads BJP by 14,617 votes

Alifa Ahmed (Trinamool Congress), Bapan Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sabina Iyasmin Sekh (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subrata Shekhar Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Shaikh Kabil Uddin (Congress), Arikh Akher (Indian Union Muslim League), Kechhabuddin Sekh (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mohiuddin Mondal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bapan Ghosh (Independent), and Sumit Ghosh (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Kaliganj 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. Kaliganj is a General constituency under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kaliganj in 2026.
08:30 (IST) May 07
Kaliganj Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Alifa Ahmed wins by 10,172 vote margin

In Kaliganj, Alifa Ahmed of the TMC secured victory with 89,292 votes and defeated BJP’s Bapan Ghosh by a margin of 10,172 votes. CPM candidate Sabina Iyasmin Sekh finished third with 22,806 votes, as the constituency witnessed a competitive contest ending in a TMC win.

18:29 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads by narrow 947 votes
In Tehatta, West Bengal, TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently leading with 51,360 votes, holding a slender margin of 947 votes over BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has accumulated 50,413 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
18:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal 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 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, and still needs 42 more to reach the majority mark.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Kaliganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 82,937 votes, holding a margin of 14,617 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has polled 68,320 votes so far. The seat was previously held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal).
17:56 (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. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally at 115, with 10 seats declared and leads in 105 more, leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Nakashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Santanu Dey leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Nakashipara constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Santanu Dey is currently leading with 100,600 votes. TMC's Kallol Khan, who currently holds the seat, is trailing with 83,273 votes, putting the margin between the two at 17,327 votes. Counting is still underway, and Dey's lead over the sitting MLA remains the defining contest in this West Bengal seat at this stage.
17:34 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. The party has secured 11 seats and is ahead in 168 others, which would put them over the majority mark if these trends continue. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and still requires 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 78,009 votes, holding a margin of 17,425 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 60,584 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
17:12 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Nakashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Santanu Dey leads as counting progresses
In Nakashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Santanu Dey is currently leading with 89,727 votes, holding a margin of 17,860 over the nearest rival. TMC's Kallol Khan, who currently holds the seat, is trailing at 71,867 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP has won 8 seats and is 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. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while TMC still requires 64 more.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is leading with 71,853 votes, holding a margin of 18,983 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 52,870 votes so far. The sitting seat belongs to Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, though counting is still under way and no result has been declared.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 122, having won 3 seats and leading in 119 more, crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59, leading in 59 constituencies with no seats declared yet. SPA has a tally of 49, with 4 seats won and leads in 45 others, still well short of the majority mark.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Anima Dutta leads by 364 votes over TMC
In Palashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Anima Dutta is currently leading with 28,032 votes, holding a slender margin of 364 over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has accumulated 27,668 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, 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.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 216 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 216 seats. The party has secured 4 seats and is leading in 212, placing them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a tally of 64 seats, having won 1 and leading in 63, and requires 84 more seats to reach the majority.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate array, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is leading with 54,323 votes, holding a margin of 7,448 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 46,875 votes so far. The incumbent, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, does not appear among the candidates currently being tracked. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
15:45 (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 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, putting its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads in hand.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Nakashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Santanu Dey leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Nakashipara constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Santanu Dey is currently leading with 82,743 votes. TMC's Kallol Khan, who currently holds the seat, is trailing with 64,683 votes, putting the margin between the two at 18,060 votes. Counting is still underway, with Khan's position as the sitting MLA under pressure as results continue to come in.
15:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 209 of them with one declared, and needs 148 to secure a majority. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one declared, and still requires 78 more seats to reach that mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads over BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 41,661 votes, holding a margin of 7,080 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 34,581 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party leads cross majority mark
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 151 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40 and still needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats outright and is leading in 34 more, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed to reach 118.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Krishnanagar Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Tarak Nath Chatterjee leads by over 24,000 votes
In Krishnanagar Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tarak Nath Chatterjee is leading with 37,613 votes, holding a margin of 24,328 over TMC's Somnath Dutta, who has accumulated 13,285 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mukul Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
14:39 (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.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate holds a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest on the ground. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is leading with 41,661 votes, holding a margin of 7,080 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 34,581 votes so far. The incumbent, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, does not figure among the candidates currently being tracked in this round.
14:16 (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 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 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 clear of the threshold. 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.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Krishnanagar Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Tarak Nath Chatterjee leads by over 24,000 votes
In Krishnanagar Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tarak Nath Chatterjee is leading with 37,613 votes, holding a margin of 24,328 over TMC's Somnath Dutta, who has gathered 13,285 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mukul Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
13:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 190 seats, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift further as more rounds come in.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is leading with 31,778 votes, holding a margin of 12,094 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 19,684 votes so far. The incumbent, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, does not figure among the candidates currently being tracked in this count.
13:33 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 97 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads by over 18,000 votes
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 26,946 votes, holding a margin of 18,186 over CPM's Prabhas Majumdar, who has accumulated 8,760 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:11 (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 would need 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is leading with 24,806 votes, holding a margin of 7,668 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 17,138 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.
12:49 (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 crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: TMC's Jeber Sekh leads BJP's Saikat Sarkar by 9,738 votes
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's Jeber Sekh holding a commanding lead over BJP's Saikat Sarkar. Sekh has accumulated 16,224 votes so far, while Sarkar stands at 6,486, putting the margin between the two at 9,738 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 181 seats, TMC trails at 89
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those 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.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads over BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 11,562 votes, holding a margin of 999 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 10,563 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
12:06 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly race
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. SPA is trailing considerably, leading in just one seat for a tally of one. The NDA's current tally of 26 puts it well past the majority threshold of 16, though counting is still in progress and no results have been formally declared.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, where two Independent candidates are currently showing leads in the early stages. Milan Sarkar and Samar Kumar Biswas, both contesting as Independents, are among those reflected in the leading positions at this point. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: TMC leads in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, where TMC's Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 5,675 votes against BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 4,036 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,639 votes at this stage. The sitting MLA, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads by 1,639 votes over BJP
In Kaliganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 5,675 votes, holding a margin of 1,639 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 4,036 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), 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
Karimpur Election Result 2026: CPM's Prabhas Majumdar leads as counting progresses
In the Karimpur assembly constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Prabhas Majumdar is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Dhanapati Mondal is also among those leading at this stage of counting.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats short of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Update: TMC Leads as Rivals Challenge
The Kaliganj constituency in West Bengal is currently in the thick of vote counting, with no clear frontrunner yet. Notably, the incumbent MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC isn't among the candidates being reported at this moment. The race is on between Congress's Shaikh Kabil Uddin and CPM's Sabina Iyasmin Sekh. The final outcome for the seat is still unfolding as counting progresses.
10:44 (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.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, where two Independent candidates are currently reflecting in the leading positions. Milan Sarkar and Samar Kumar Biswas, both contesting without party backing, are among those leading at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 157 constituencies, putting it ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 53 seats and needs 95 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, and the picture could shift considerably as more rounds are counted.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Result: Incumbent TMC's seat under contest in West Bengal
The Kaliganj constituency in West Bengal is seeing an active count, with no candidate from the sitting TMC legislator's camp among those currently in the frame. Congress candidate Shaikh Kabil Uddin, 54, a graduate with a clean record, is among those in the running, while CPM's Sabina Iyasmin Sekh is also in contention. Incumbent Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of TMC is not reflected in the current candidate standings as counting continues.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting under way, no alliance near majority yet
Counting is in progress 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, currently leading in 39 constituencies and requiring 79 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Elections 2026: Early leads in Kaliganj — what they really mean
Early trends from Kaliganj should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Krishnanagar Uttar Election Result 2026: Amitava Nandi leads as counting progresses
In Krishnanagar Uttar, West Bengal, Independent candidate Amitava Nandi is currently leading the count, with BJP's Tarak Nath Chatterjee placed second at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mukul Roy, 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 for 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.
Kaliganj is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Alifa Ahmed (Trinamool Congress), Bapan Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sabina Iyasmin Sekh (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subrata Shekhar Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Shaikh Kabil Uddin (Congress), Arikh Akher (Indian Union Muslim League), Kechhabuddin Sekh (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mohiuddin Mondal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bapan Ghosh (Independent), and Sumit Ghosh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal) of the Trinamool Congress won Kaliganj. round-by-round trends from Kaliganj 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.