Khargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Mitali Mal defeats TMC’s Ashis Marjit by 9,333 votes
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Khargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Mitali Mal defeats TMC’s Ashis Marjit by 9,333 votes

Ashis Marjit (Trinamool Congress), Dhrubajoti Saha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mander Kanti Mondal (Congress), Mitali Mal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saileswar Mondal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jadab Das (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Bhuban Mohan Saha (Independent), Manik Kumar Das (Independent), and Rajen Mehana (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Khargram 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. Khargram is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment, with 228,923 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Ashis Marjit of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 32,573 votes. Ashis Marjit had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Khargram in 2026.
15:05 (IST) May 06
Khargram Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Mitali Mal wins by 9,333 votes
In Khargram, Mitali Mal of BJP secured a clear victory, polling 77,748 votes and defeating TMC’s Ashis Marjit by a margin of 9,333 votes. Marjit finished second with 68,415 votes after all 15 EVM rounds were counted.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Kandi Election Result 2026: BJP's Gargi Das Ghosh leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Kandi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Gargi Das Ghosh is currently leading with 62,628 votes. Sitting TMC MLA Apurba Sarkar (David), who holds the seat, is trailing with 56,830 votes, placing him second in the count so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,798 votes, with counting still under way.
18:19 (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 threshold 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.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Mitali Mal is currently leading with 24,909 votes, holding a margin of 5,614 over the sitting TMC legislator Ashis Marjit, who has accumulated 19,295 votes so far. Marjit, the incumbent from the All India Trinamool Congress, finds himself trailing at this stage of the count.
17:56 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, taking 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 and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Kandi Election Result 2026: BJP's Gargi Das Ghosh leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Kandi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Gargi Das Ghosh is currently leading with 62,628 votes, holding a margin of 5,798 over the nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Apurba Sarkar (David), who is trailing with 56,830 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
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, the magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP is currently at 179 seats, having secured 11 and leading in 168 more. This puts them comfortably past the majority threshold, assuming these leads translate into wins. The TMC has garnered 106 seats, with 2 victories and leads in 104 constituencies, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads incumbent Ashis Marjit in West Bengal seat
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Mitali Mal is currently leading with 24,909 votes, holding a margin of 5,614 votes over TMC's sitting MLA Ashis Marjit, who has accumulated 19,295 votes so far. Marjit, 53, who holds the seat and is contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting as votes continue to be tallied.
17:12 (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 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be comfortably placed. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat, with 5 seats already declared in their favour, bringing their tally to 6.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Nabagram Election Results 2026: BJP's Dilip Saha leads TMC by 4,699 votes
In the Nabagram constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dilip Saha is currently leading with 57,084 votes, holding a margin of 4,699 over TMC's Pronab Chandra Das, who has accumulated 52,385 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Kanai Chandra Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 200 seats, leading in 192 and having won 8 so far. The party needs 148 seats for a majority and is well past that mark on current trends. TMC, rendered here as per naming rules, sits at a tally of 84, with 1 won and 83 leads, still needing 64 more seats to reach the majority mark. --- Wait - I must apply the naming convention rule: AITC renders as TMC. Also reviewing word count: body is over 70 words. Let me rewrite.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads over TMC incumbent
In Khargram, West Bengal, the counting is still under way with BJP's Mitali Mal holding a lead over sitting MLA Ashis Marjit of TMC. Mal has accumulated 24,909 votes against Marjit's 19,295, putting the margin between the two at 5,614 votes. Marjit, who currently holds the seat, is trailing in this contest as votes continue to be counted.
16:28 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 46 seats and is leading in 39 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in Kerala.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Burwan Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukhen Kumar Bagdi leads by 22,827 votes
In Burwan, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukhen Kumar Bagdi is currently leading with 89,784 votes, holding a margin of 22,827 over TMC's Protima Rajak, who has gathered 66,957 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jiban Krishna Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 212 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 216 seats, with leads in 212 constituencies and 4 declared wins, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is currently at a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats with 1 win, and still needs 84 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads incumbent Ashis Marjit
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Mitali Mal is currently leading the count with 24,909 votes, holding a margin of 5,614 votes over sitting MLA Ashis Marjit of TMC. The incumbent, 53-year-old Ashis Marjit, who holds an SC category seat and has one criminal case on record, is trailing with 19,295 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:45 (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 10 more, giving it a combined tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be comfortably placed. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 4 seats across the union territory.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Burwan Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukhen Kumar Bagdi leads by 16,133 votes
In Burwan, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukhen Kumar Bagdi is currently leading with 73,202 votes, holding a margin of 16,133 over TMC's Protima Rajak, who has gathered 57,069 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jiban Krishna Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 209 constituencies with one seat declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 62 more seats to cross it if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one declared, and still needs 78 seats to reach the majority mark.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads incumbent TMC candidate
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Mitali Mal is currently leading with 12,428 votes, while sitting TMC candidate Ashis Marjit is trailing at 9,721 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,707 votes, with Marjit, the incumbent representative of this seat, looking to hold on as counting continues.
15:01 (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 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.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Bharatpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Mustafijur Rahaman (Suman) leads by 8,266 votes
In the Bharatpur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mustafijur Rahaman (Suman) is currently leading with 41,472 votes, holding an 8,266-vote margin over BJP's Anamika Ghosh, who has gathered 33,206 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Humayun Kabir, 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.
14:39 (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 the party well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads sitting TMC MLA
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Mitali Mal is currently leading with 12,428 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Ashis Marjit is trailing at 9,721 votes. The gap between the two stands at 2,707 votes, keeping the contest closely watched as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.
14:17 (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 leads hold, with a tally of 96 seats, comprising 2 won and 94 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Bharatpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Mustafijur Rahaman (Suman) leads by over 10,000 votes
In the Bharatpur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mustafijur Rahaman (Suman), aged 45, is currently leading with 36,848 votes. BJP's Anamika Ghosh is trailing with 26,676 votes, leaving a margin of 10,172 between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Humayun Kabir, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:55 (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 it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and still needs 64 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: BJP's Mitali Mal leads sitting TMC MLA
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Mitali Mal is currently leading with 12,428 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Ashis Marjit is trailing at 9,721 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,707 votes at this stage of counting, with the incumbent working to close the gap as more rounds come in.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: TMC's Ashis Marjit leads as counting progresses
In Khargram, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Ashis Marjit is currently leading the count. The 53-year-old SC category candidate, who holds one criminal case on record, is being closely pressed by BJP's Mitali Mal, who is trailing in the contest. Marjit, who is currently held by TMC's Ashis Marjit, is looking to retain the seat as votes continue to be tallied from constituency number 66.
13:22 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 97 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 23 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Kandi Election Result 2026: Apurba Sarkar (David) holds lead for TMC in Kandi
In the Kandi constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Apurba Sarkar (David) is currently leading the count with 11,020 votes. AIMIM's Mesbahul Islam Khan is trailing at 5,837 votes, leaving a margin of 5,183 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Apurba Sarkar (David), who is looking to retain his position as counting continues.
13:01 (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 its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats, needing 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line at this stage.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: TMC incumbent Ashis Marjit leads in West Bengal seat
In the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Ashis Marjit currently holds the lead in this contest. Khargram, listed as constituency number 66, remains one of the seats where the final outcome is still being determined as votes continue to be tallied.
12:39 (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 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.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Burwan Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukhen Kumar Bagdi leads by 4,047 votes
In Burwan, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukhen Kumar Bagdi is leading with 9,572 votes, holding a margin of 4,047 over TMC's Protima Rajak, who has accumulated 5,525 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jiban Krishna Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:17 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 174 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 174 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 91 seats and still needs 57 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: TMC incumbent Ashis Marjit leads in West Bengal seat
In Khargram, West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Ashis Marjit currently holding the lead. The sitting legislator is ahead of CPM's Dhrubajoti Saha by a margin of 572 votes, with Marjit on 5,157 votes against Saha's 4,585. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result 2026: TMC's Ashis Marjit leads with a narrow margin
In Khargram, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Ashis Marjit is currently leading the count with 5,157 votes, holding a margin of 572 over CPM's Dhrubajoti Saha, who has accumulated 4,585 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ashis Marjit, who is looking to retain it as counting continues across the constituency.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: No star candidate leads, incumbent sits out
Counting is underway in Khargram, West Bengal, where neither of the two candidates in focus carries a high-profile tag this cycle. The sitting seat was last held by TMC's Ashis Marjit, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates currently being tracked. Independent candidate Manik Kumar Das and Congress candidate Mander Kanti Mondal are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote tallies yet to reflect a decisive picture from the constituency.
11:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 79 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 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Nabagram Election Results 2026: TMC's Pronab Chandra Das leads over BJP's Dilip Saha
In Nabagram, West Bengal, TMC candidate Pronab Chandra Das is currently leading with 4,602 votes, holding a margin of 1,963 votes over BJP's Dilip Saha, who has gathered 2,639 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Kanai Chandra Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in the balance
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting its tally just ahead of that threshold, while TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.
10:56 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Khargram count
In 2021, Aditya Moulik of the BJP was the runner-up in Khargram. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues
Counting is underway in the Khargram constituency of West Bengal, where neither of the two candidates in focus carries a high-profile flag. Independent candidate Manik Kumar Das, aged 44, and Congress candidate Mander Kanti Mondal are both recorded as leading at this stage. The sitting seat was last held by TMC's Ashis Marjit, though the incumbent does not feature among the current candidates in the count.
10:46 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result 2026: Counting begins with 228,923 voters in Khargram
Khargram had 228,923 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. Votes cast are now being counted across the constituency.
10:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:36 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Results 2026: Khargram's contribution to West Bengal's counting day story
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Khargram's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Murshidabad Election Results 2026: Two candidates leading as counting progresses
In the Murshidabad constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with two candidates currently showing leads in the early stages. Independent candidate Champa Bibi, 29, and TMC's Shaoni Singha Roy are both reflecting leading positions at this point. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gouri Sankar Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:26 (IST) May 04
Khargram Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Mitali Mal of Bharatiya Janata Party
Mitali Mal, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Khargram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the 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.
Khargram is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 228,923 voters on its electoral rolls. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashis Marjit (Trinamool Congress), Dhrubajoti Saha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mander Kanti Mondal (Congress), Mitali Mal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saileswar Mondal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jadab Das (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Bhuban Mohan Saha (Independent), Manik Kumar Das (Independent), and Rajen Mehana (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashis Marjit of the Trinamool Congress won Khargram with a margin of 32,573 votes. The runner-up was Aditya Moulik of the BJP. Ashis Marjit had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Khargram 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.