Kumargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon defeats TMC’s Rajeev Tirkey by 52,877 votes
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Kumargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon defeats TMC’s Rajeev Tirkey by 52,877 votes

Manoj Kumar Oraon (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rajeev Tirkey (Trinamool Congress), Sudham Lama (Congress), Unilish Mochari (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Kishor Minj (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Ram Oraon (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sushil Minz (Gana Suraksha Party), Amit Chompramari (Independent), Abkari Kujur (Independent), Paulus Tudu (Independent), and Bikash Oraon (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Kumargram 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. Kumargram is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. In 2021, Manoj Kumar Oraon of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 11,001 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kumargram in 2026.
15:19 (IST) May 06
Kumargram Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Manoj Kumar Oraon wins by 52,877 votes
In Kumargram, Manoj Kumar Oraon of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,43,044 votes and defeating TMC’s Rajeev Tirkey by a margin of 52,877 votes. Tirkey finished second with 90,167 votes after all 24 EVM rounds were counted.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 34213 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading with 92109 votes, holding a margin of 34213 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 57896 votes so far. Both candidates belong to the ST category, and the contest in this West Bengal seat remains active as counting continues.
18:18 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, bringing its tally to 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with a margin of 22,522 votes
In Madarihat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 62,273 votes, holding a margin of 22,522 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 39,751 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:56 (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 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. This includes 11 seats already won and 168 where they are ahead, placing them comfortably over the majority threshold if these trends persist. The TMC has secured 106 seats, with 2 won and 104 leads, meaning they require 42 more seats to reach the majority. Other parties collectively hold 8 seats at this point in the counting.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 34213 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading with 92109 votes, holding a margin of 34213 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has polled 57896 votes so far. Both candidates belong to the ST category, and the contest in this seat remains active as counting continues.
17:34 (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. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — comprising 28 seats won 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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with a margin of 35458 votes
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Bishal Lama is currently leading with 101823 votes, holding a margin of 35458 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 66365 votes so far. Lama, a 44-year-old Graduate and the sitting MLA for this seat, is ahead as counting continues. Birendra Bara (Oraon) is trailing at this stage with counting still underway.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 169 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the majority needed to form the government is 148. The BJP is currently ahead with 169 seats, having secured 11 wins and leading in 158 constituencies. This puts them past the majority mark based on current trends. The TMC has a tally of 115 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 113 constituencies. However, the BJP needs the counting to be fully consolidated before any outcome can be declared final.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent Manoj Kumar Oraon leads by 33173 votes
In Kumargram, West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading with 81,650 votes, holding a margin of 33,173 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 48,477 votes so far. Oraon, a 46-year-old Graduate Professional contesting from the ST category, is seeking to retain the seat as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads by 32,023 votes
In Kalchini, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Bishal Lama is currently leading with 91,488 votes, holding a margin of 32,023 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 59,465 votes so far. Lama, 44, is a Graduate and holds the seat for BJP. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 195 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 88 seats, with 1 win and leads in 87, and still requires 60 more to reach the majority.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 23572 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading with 60312 votes, holding a margin of 23572 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 36740 votes so far. Both candidates belong to the ST category, and the contest in this West Bengal seat remains active as counting continues.
16:06 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 seats are up for grabs and 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 10 seats won and leads in 89 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all from leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state, with 1 seat already declared in their favour.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 8,932 votes
In Falakata, West Bengal, sitting MLA Dipak Barman of BJP is currently leading with 48,605 votes, holding an 8,932-vote margin over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has gathered 39,673 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is looking to retain it as counting continues. Subhash Chandra Roy is trailing at this stage of the count.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 210 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 210, with 3 seats won and leads in 207 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 70, with 1 seat won and leading in 69, and still needs 78 seats to reach the majority mark.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 23572 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon, 46, is currently leading with 60,312 votes, holding a margin of 23,572 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 36,740 votes so far. Oraon, a Graduate Professional from the ST category, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
15:23 (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 23 seats outright and is leading in 61 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 16 seats and is leading in 20, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 5,154 votes
In Falakata, West Bengal, BJP's sitting MLA Dipak Barman is currently leading with 35,505 votes, holding a margin of 5,154 over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 30,351 votes so far. Barman, a 52-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is defending the seat he currently holds. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 80 seats at this stage. No results have been formally declared yet, and BJP needs to hold its current leads to secure a majority in the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent Manoj Kumar Oraon leads TMC rival
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 48,252 votes, holding a margin of 21,405 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 26,847 votes so far as tallying continues.
14:38 (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 a tally of 84, with 13 seats won and 71 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads by 12,610 votes
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 does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for the remaining leads as results continue to come in.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent Manoj Kumar Oraon leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the contest, while TMC's Rajeev Tirkey is trailing. Oraon holds a margin of 21,405 votes over Tirkey, with 48,252 votes against Tirkey's 26,847 at this stage of counting.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 118, counting is still in progress with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 127 constituencies, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats, leaving both alliances well short of the 118-seat majority mark at this stage of counting.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC 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. Barman, a 52-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is defending the seat he currently holds. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 187 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 187 seats, putting it 39 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 86 seats and needs 62 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 11402 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon, aged 46, is currently leading with 29,178 votes, holding an 11,402-vote margin over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 17,776 votes so far. Oraon, a Graduate Professional from the ST category, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, putting them past the majority threshold if these leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 additional seats to cross the 118-seat majority mark. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.
13:00 (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.
12:49 (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 trailing considerably, leading in 89 seats and still needing 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent Manoj Kumar Oraon leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the contest, holding an advantage of 6,428 votes over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who is trailing at 15,238 votes against Oraon's tally of 21,666.
12:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 88 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those 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. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with 5,038-vote margin
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 11,146 votes, holding a margin of 5,038 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 6,108 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies, putting it 27 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads as counting continues
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's sitting MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading with 11,003 votes, holding a margin of 2,671 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 8,332 votes so far. Oraon, 46, is a Graduate Professional contesting from the ST category seat he currently holds.
11:45 (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 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 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.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: Congress and TMC locked in early count
Counting is underway in Falakata, a reserved constituency in West Bengal, where Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman and TMC candidate Subhash Chandra Roy are both reflecting early leads as tallies come in. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The contest in Falakata remains open as vote counting progresses.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark remains just out of reach
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of that threshold. TMC is trailing with leads in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach a majority. With no results declared yet, the final picture in the state is still taking shape.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: BJP incumbent leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently trailing against TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who holds the lead at this stage. Both candidates come from the ST category, and the contest in this reserved seat remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied.
11:04 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: TMC's Rajeev Tirkey leading, BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon trails
In Kumargram, West Bengal, TMC candidate Rajeev Tirkey is currently leading with 4,084 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is trailing in the count with 6,160 votes against Tirkey's tally, putting the margin at 2,076 votes in favour of the TMC candidate at this stage of counting.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Sudham Lama is currently leading as vote counting continues. The 31-year-old graduate from the ST category has no criminal cases on record. TMC's Rajeev Tirkey is also in the running, with counting still under way. The sitting seat was held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, making this a closely watched contest in the constituency.
10:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs 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 alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Falakata constituency of West Bengal, where Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman is currently leading. TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy is also among those in contention as the early trends take shape. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 156 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead in 156 constituencies. This puts them 8 seats shy of the 148 needed to secure a majority. The TMC is trailing with leads in 51 seats, meaning they are 97 seats away from the majority mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation is still developing as more trends emerge.
10:18 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Kumargram — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Kumargram include Manoj Kumar Oraon (BJP), Rajeev Tirkey (TMC), Sudham Lama (CONG), and Unilish Mochari (AJUP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, no star flag is active among the candidates in the current count, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. Congress candidate Sudham Lama is currently leading in this reserved seat, with TMC's Rajeev Tirkey also showing in the leading column. Counting remains in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Kumargram's count explained
Votes cast in Kumargram are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Kumargram.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting live: early leads across 234 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. In the early stages, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 constituencies, still 52 seats short of the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the current count with leads in 39 seats, needing 79 more to reach 118. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
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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.
Kumargram is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Manoj Kumar Oraon (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rajeev Tirkey (Trinamool Congress), Sudham Lama (Congress), Unilish Mochari (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Kishor Minj (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Ram Oraon (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sushil Minz (Gana Suraksha Party), Amit Chompramari (Independent), Abkari Kujur (Independent), Paulus Tudu (Independent), and Bikash Oraon (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manoj Kumar Oraon of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kumargram with a margin of 11,001 votes. round-by-round trends from Kumargram 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.