Magrahat Purba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Sarmistha Purkait leads by 30,301 votes
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Magrahat Purba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Sarmistha Purkait leads by 30,301 votes

Atanu Halder (Congress), Uttam Kumar Banik (Bharatiya Janata Party), Gobinda Kumar Sardar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Chandan Saha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sarmistha Purkait (Trinamool Congress), Somnath Naskar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bhaskar Chandra Naskar (Independent), and Soumendra Nath Sardar (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Magrahat Purba 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. Magrahat Purba is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Namita Saha of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Magrahat Purba in 2026.
18:30 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, neither candidate in the running holds a star flag in the current data, so the constituency picture takes centre stage. TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is leading with 83,920 votes, holding a margin of 30,301 over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has gathered 53,619 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
18:19 (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 the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Canning Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Paresh Ram Das leads by 31,681 votes
In Canning Paschim, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das is currently leading with 87,579 votes, holding a margin of 31,681 over BJP's Prasanta Bayen, who has accumulated 55,898 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Paresh Ram Das, who is contesting to retain it as counting continues.
17:57 (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 already secured 11 wins and are leading in 168 other constituencies, which would put them well over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they still need 42 more seats to cross the majority line.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries the star flag, so the update draws from the broader constituency picture. TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is leading with 83,920 votes, holding a margin of 30,301 over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has accumulated 53,619 votes and is trailing. The seat was previously held by TMC's Namita Saha, who is not among the candidates currently in contention.
17:35 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats outright 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. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Canning Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Paresh Ram Das leads with 26,878-vote margin
In Canning Paschim, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Paresh Ram Das is currently leading the count with 80,995 votes, holding a margin of 26,878 over BJP's Prasanta Bayen, who has accumulated 54,117 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Paresh Ram Das, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 166 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared and 155 leads in hand, putting the party 18 seats past that threshold if the current trends hold. TMC has a tally of 119, needing 29 more seats to reach the majority mark. Results are still coming in across several constituencies.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads counting in West Bengal seat
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with TMC holding the lead at this stage. The seat was last held by incumbent Namita Saha of the All India Trinamool Congress, and the contest here continues to draw attention as votes are tallied across this West Bengal assembly segment.
16:51 (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 threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Samim Ahamed Molla leads by 5085 votes
In Magrahat Paschim, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Samim Ahamed Molla is currently leading with 11,751 votes, holding a margin of 5,085 over BJP's Goursundar Ghosh, who has accumulated 6,666 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's GIAS UDDIN MOLLA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 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 203 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 197 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 86 seats so far, with 1 confirmed win and leads in 85 constituencies, meaning they still require 62 more seats to reach the majority.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
No candidate in the Magrahat Purba constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest. TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is leading with 54,864 votes, holding a margin of 9,854 over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has accumulated 45,010 votes so far. The incumbent, Namita Saha of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results in this West Bengal seat are yet to be declared.
16:07 (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 the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold needed to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents have cumulatively won 4 seats and are leading in 1, for a combined tally of 5.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Canning Paschim Election Result 2026: BJP's Prasanta Bayen Ahead as TMC Incumbent Trails
In Canning Paschim, West Bengal, BJP candidate Prasanta Bayen is currently in the lead with 38,651 votes. The incumbent MLA, TMC's Paresh Ram Das, is trailing with 60,206 votes. This means Das is ahead by 21,555 votes in the total votes counted so far, but Bayen is currently leading the ongoing tally. The counting is still underway, and no final result has been declared for this constituency yet.
15:45 (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 210 seats, leading in 207 and having won 3, well past the majority mark of 148. TMC, rendered here as the AITC in the payload, sits at a tally of 70, needing 78 more seats to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads over BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current field carries the star flag, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest. TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is leading with 43,795 votes, holding a margin of 3,875 over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has gathered 39,920 votes. Counting is still under way, and the incumbent from this seat, Namita Saha of TMC, is not among the candidates in the running.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Purkait leads BJP's Banik by 3,875 votes
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, TMC candidate Sarmistha Purkait is currently leading with 43,795 votes, holding a margin of 3,875 over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has gathered 39,920 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Namita Saha, 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.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
Counting is underway across all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 148 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 42 seats, giving it a tally of 42, and still needs 76 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 35 others, bringing its tally to 37, with 81 seats still needed to reach 118.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Paschim Election Result 2026: TMC's Md. Samim Ahamed Molla leads by 5085 votes
In Magrahat Paschim, West Bengal, TMC's Md. Samim Ahamed Molla is currently leading with 11,751 votes, holding a margin of 5,085 over BJP's Goursundar Ghosh, who has so far polled 6,666 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's GIAS UDDIN MOLLA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this West Bengal constituency.
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 its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats, still needing 65 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: BJP leads TMC in West Bengal seat
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik is currently leading with 34,249 votes, holding a margin of 2,115 over TMC's Sarmistha Purkait, who has gathered 32,134 votes so far. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Namita Saha, though she does not figure among the candidates in the current count.
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 has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Canning Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Praloy Mukherjee leads by wide margin
In Canning Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Praloy Mukherjee is currently leading with 44,036 votes, while BJP's Kumud Mondal is trailing with 15,547 votes, a gap of 28,489 votes separating the two at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Saokat Molla, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 200 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 200 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: BJP leads narrowly over TMC in West Bengal seat
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, no star flag is active among the candidates in the current count. BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik holds a slender lead with 29,407 votes, while TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is close behind at 28,689 votes, leaving a margin of just 718 votes between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.
13:45 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Paschim Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Samim Ahamed Molla leads by 3,729 votes
In Magrahat Paschim, West Bengal, TMC's Md. Samim Ahamed Molla is currently leading with 5,860 votes, holding a margin of 3,729 over BJP's Goursundar Ghosh, who has accumulated 2,131 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's GIAS UDDIN MOLLA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: BJP leads TMC by 1,131 votes
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik is currently leading with 24,626 votes, holding a margin of 1,131 over TMC's Sarmistha Purkait, who has gathered 23,495 votes so far. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Namita Saha, though she does not feature among the candidates in the current count.
13:01 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 27 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Paschim Election Result 2026: BJP's Goursundar Ghosh leads early count
In Magrahat Paschim, West Bengal, BJP candidate Goursundar Ghosh is currently leading the early count. Independent candidate Goutam Haldar is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's GIAS UDDIN MOLLA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect a clearer margin as counting continues.
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 its tally 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik is currently leading with 15,416 votes, holding a margin of 1,058 over TMC's Sarmistha Purkait, who has gathered 14,358 votes so far. The sitting TMC legislator Namita Saha is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 119 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 68 seats, still needing 50 more to reach the majority threshold. SPA is currently leading in 40 seats, trailing the majority mark by 78.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Canning Paschim Election Result: BJP's Prasanta Bayen takes the lead, TMC incumbent falls behind
In Canning Paschim, West Bengal, BJP candidate Prasanta Bayen is currently ahead with 13,094 votes. The incumbent MLA, TMC's Paresh Ram Das, is trailing in the vote count with 25,146 votes, meaning Bayen is currently 12,052 votes behind him. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome for this constituency has not yet been announced.
11:57 (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 165 constituencies, putting its tally 17 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Magrahat Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik currently holds the lead with 10,567 votes, while TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is close behind at 9,913 votes, leaving a margin of 654 votes between the two as tallying continues.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results 2026: BJP's Banik leads by 654 votes over TMC
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, BJP candidate Uttam Kumar Banik is currently leading with 10,567 votes, holding a margin of 654 over TMC's Sarmistha Purkait, who has gathered 9,913 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Namita Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Diamond Harbour Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Kumar Halder leads by 2,580 votes
In Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dipak Kumar Halder is currently leading with 6,578 votes, holding a margin of 2,580 over TMC's Panna Lal Halder, who has gathered 3,998 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pannalal Halder, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
BJP is currently leading in 151 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it three seats past the majority mark of 148, though no results have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 107 seats at this stage. With counting still under way, TMC would need 41 more seats to reach the majority mark if the current trend holds.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: TMC leads narrowly over BJP
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Sarmistha Purkait holding a slender lead over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik. Purkait has accumulated 5,501 votes against Banik's 5,414, leaving a margin of just 87 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Namita Saha, though she does not figure among the candidates in the present contest.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Sarmistha Purkait leads by narrow margin
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Sarmistha Purkait is currently leading with 5,501 votes, holding a slender margin of 87 votes over BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, who has accumulated 5,414 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Namita Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
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. The 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
Baruipur Paschim Election Result: BSP's Sardar leads early count in West Bengal seat
Early counting trends from Baruipur Paschim in West Bengal show BSP's Amulya Kumar Sardar holding a lead at this stage. Congress candidate Asit Lal Nag is also among those reflected in the leading positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Biman Banerjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
10:25 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Magrahat Purba's count
Votes cast in Magrahat Purba 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 Magrahat Purba.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to cross the majority line. At this point in the counting, no seats have been officially declared, meaning the final outcome is still developing.
10:15 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results 2026: The 8 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Magrahat Purba include Atanu Halder (CONG), Uttam Kumar Banik (BJP), Gobinda Kumar Sardar (BSP), and Chandan Saha (CPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way
In Magrahat Purba, West Bengal, counting is under way with no high-profile name among the candidates in the current update. BJP's Uttam Kumar Banik, a 52-year-old post-graduate with one criminal case on record, is placed in the leading position in this SC-reserved seat. Independent candidate Soumendra Nath Sardar is also showing in the leading bracket. Sitting TMC legislator Namita Saha is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
10:05 (IST) May 04
Magrahat Purba Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Magrahat Purba
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Uttam Kumar Banik in Magrahat Purba. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in 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.
Magrahat Purba is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Atanu Halder (Congress), Uttam Kumar Banik (Bharatiya Janata Party), Gobinda Kumar Sardar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Chandan Saha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sarmistha Purkait (Trinamool Congress), Somnath Naskar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bhaskar Chandra Naskar (Independent), and Soumendra Nath Sardar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Namita Saha of the Trinamool Congress won Magrahat Purba. round-by-round trends from Magrahat Purba 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.