Naihati Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads by over 10,000 votes
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Naihati Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads by over 10,000 votes

Debjit Mukherjee (Bahujan Samaj Party), Pradip Kumar Kundu (Congress), Sanat Dey (Trinamool Congress), Sumitro Chatterjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debajyoti Majumder (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Sanjoy Roy (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dinesh Kumar Sharma (Independent), Mamoni Adhikari (Baidya) (Independent), and Milan Patra (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Naihati 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. Naihati is a General constituency under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Partha Bhowmick of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 49,277 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Naihati in 2026.
18:19 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Amdanga Election Results 2026: TMC's Siddique leads BJP's Dey by 13,801 votes
In the Amdanga constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammad Kasem Siddique is currently leading with 53,203 votes, holding a margin of 13,801 over BJP's Arindam Dey, who has polled 39,402 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rafiqur Rahaman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the halfway mark to victory is 148. The BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats, having secured 11 and leading in 168 more, which would put them over the majority line if these trends continue. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, with 2 already won and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads TMC's Sanat Dey
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumitro Chatterjee is currently leading with 72,739 votes, holding a margin of 10,262 votes over TMC's Sanat Dey, who has gathered 62,477 votes so far. Chatterjee, a 62-year-old Graduate Professional, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Neither candidate in this contest holds incumbent status, with the sitting MLA Partha Bhowmick of TMC not fielded in the current race.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tightens as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Bhatpara Election Result 2026: TMC's Amit Gupta leads as BJP incumbent trails
In Bhatpara, West Bengal, TMC candidate Amit Gupta is currently leading with 33,662 votes, while the sitting MLA, currently held by BJP's Pawan Kumar Singh, finds himself trailing in this contest. Singh, the incumbent, has accumulated 50,607 votes but sits behind Gupta by a margin of 16,945 votes at this stage of counting. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 166 seats, needs 148 for majority
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 constituencies, putting it within striking distance if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 119, with 2 won and 117 leading. BJP needs no additional seats on its current tally, while TMC still requires 29 more to reach the majority mark.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads TMC's Sanat Dey
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumitro Chatterjee is currently leading with 67,532 votes, holding a margin of 10,110 votes over TMC's Sanat Dey, who has gathered 57,422 votes so far. Chatterjee, 62, holds a graduate professional degree and is pushing ahead as counting continues. With no star flag active among the candidates in this seat, the contest is being closely watched given the incumbent, Partha Bhowmick of TMC, is not among those currently counted in the leading positions.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 110 more, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, comprising 7 won and 50 leading, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far, trailing SPA's tally by 2 seats.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Amdanga Election Results 2026: TMC's Siddique leads by 9,236 votes over AISF
In Amdanga, West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammad Kasem Siddique is currently leading with 45,747 votes, holding a margin of 9,236 over AISF's Biswajit Maity, who has accumulated 36,511 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rafiqur Rahaman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 seats
As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 203 seats. The magic number for a majority here is 148. The BJP has already secured 6 wins and is leading in 197 other constituencies, putting them comfortably over the majority mark should these leads be confirmed. The TMC is at 86 seats, having won one and leading in 85. Other parties have collectively secured 54 seats so far.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads TMC's Sanat Dey
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumitro Chatterjee is currently leading with 61,475 votes, holding a margin of 10,046 votes over TMC's Sanat Dey, who has polled 51,429 votes so far. Chatterjee, 62, a graduate professional, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. With no star flag active among the candidates in this constituency, the contest is being closely watched on the strength of the numbers alone.
16:08 (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 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats in the state.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Ashoknagar Election Results 2026: TMC's Narayan Goswami leads over BJP's Dr. Sumay Hira
In Ashoknagar, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Narayan Goswami is currently leading the count with 59,656 votes, holding a margin of 5,208 votes over BJP's Dr. Sumay Hira, who has accumulated 54,448 votes and is trailing at this stage. Goswami, 55, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and his lead remains intact as counting continues in this constituency.
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 of them with 3 declared wins. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP is already well past that figure in its combined tally. TMC, by contrast, has a tally of 70 seats, leading in 69 with one win, and still needs 78 more to reach the majority mark.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads TMC's Sanat Dey
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumitro Chatterjee is currently leading with 46,919 votes, holding a margin of 4,947 votes over TMC's Sanat Dey, who has polled 41,972 votes so far. Chatterjee, 62, a graduate professional, is keeping the pressure on as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.
15:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 4 seats won and leads in 95 more. The Congress-led grouping is trailing with a tally of 23, all of which are leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Update: Arjun Singh of BJP in the Lead
In West Bengal's Noapara constituency, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently ahead in the vote count, holding 6,131 votes. Trailing him is TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee with 6,466 votes counted so far. The seat is presently represented by TMC's Manju Basu, who isn't currently in the top three positions. The counting process is ongoing, and the gap between the leading candidates is still quite close.
15:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats at this stage. Neither party has won seats declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Naihati assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with TMC holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to the Trinamool Congress, with Partha Bhowmick having been the incumbent. Results from this constituency are yet to be formally declared as tallying continues across the segment.
14:39 (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 threshold if the 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, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Update: Arjun Singh of BJP Ahead in West Bengal
In West Bengal's Noapara constituency, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently in the lead. He has secured 6,131 votes, while TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee is behind with 6,466 votes counted so far. The seat is presently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who isn't among the top three candidates showing in the current leading positions. The vote counting continues, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.
14:17 (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 crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee leads as counting continues
In West Bengal's Naihati constituency, the race is tight. While neither candidate has a "star flag" set, indicating a focus on the constituency-level picture, BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee is currently ahead with 33,051 votes. TMC's Sanat Dey is close behind with 31,373 votes, a difference of 1,678. The counting is still ongoing, and no final result has been announced yet. Wait, let's clarify the numbers: Sumitro Chatterjee has 33,051 votes, and Sanat Dey has 31,373. This means Chatterjee is actually in the lead. Since neither candidate has a "star flag" activated, the update is based solely on the constituency-level data, as per the established rules.
13:56 (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 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Result: BJP's Arjun Singh leads in West Bengal seat
In the Noapara constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently leading the count with 6,131 votes, while TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee is trailing at 6,466 votes, putting the margin between the two at 335 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manju Basu, 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.
13:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 188 seats as counting continues in West Bengal
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 188 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the winning line as counting remains underway across the state.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: TMC's Sanat Dey leads in West Bengal seat
Counting is still under way in the Naihati assembly constituency in West Bengal, where TMC's Sanat Dey currently holds the lead. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this seat. No winner has been confirmed at this stage of the counting process.
13:12 (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 built a commanding position across the counting floor. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24 seats, which is well past the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing considerably behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Bhatpara Election Results 2026: Amit Gupta of TMC Ahead of Sitting BJP MLA
In Bhatpara, West Bengal, TMC candidate Amit Gupta is currently ahead by 2,911 votes. BJP's Pawan Kumar Singh is trailing with 5,629 votes, putting Gupta in the lead by a margin of 2,718 votes at this point in the counting. Pawan Kumar Singh, the current BJP MLA for the constituency, is behind in the initial tally as results are still being processed.
12:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 181 constituencies and sitting on a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats, needing 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, with counting still under way across the state.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: TMC's Sanat Dey leads as counting continues
In the Naihati assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Sanat Dey holds the lead at this stage, keeping the party's hopes alive in this seat. The incumbent from the constituency, Partha Bhowmick, also belongs to TMC, adding an interesting layer to how this seat eventually settles.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Results 2026: TMC's Sanat Dey leads in Naihati
Counting is underway in Naihati, West Bengal, where TMC candidate Sanat Dey is currently leading with 11,766 votes. BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee is trailing with 14,942 votes in the contest. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: TMC's Sanat Dey leads BJP rival by just 7 votes
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, counting remains in progress with TMC's Sanat Dey currently leading with 6,227 votes. BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee is trailing close behind at 6,220 votes, leaving a margin of just 7 votes between the two. The contest in this seat is exceptionally tight at this stage, with the final outcome yet to be determined as counting continues.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result 2026: TMC's Sanat Dey leads BJP by just 7 votes
In Naihati, West Bengal, TMC candidate Sanat Dey is currently leading with 6,227 votes, holding a razor-thin margin of just 7 votes over BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee, who has tallied 6,220 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Bhatpara Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting gets underway
In the Bhatpara constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Dharmendra Shaw is currently leading, with TMC's Amit Gupta also among those in contention at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Pawan Kumar Singh, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect firm figures as the count progresses.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in the balance
Counting is under way across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting its tally six seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 108 seats, meaning it needs 40 more to reach a majority. The contest remains open as results continue to come in.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: Incumbent Partha Bhowmick absent from early count
In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no star candidate flagged among the candidates in the current returns. Sitting TMC legislator Partha Bhowmick, who has held this seat, does not appear among the candidates reflected in the early count. CPI(ML)(L) candidate Debajyoti Majumder and BSP's Debjit Mukherjee are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote totals yet to be updated as rounds progress.
11:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Bhatpara Election Result 2026: Congress leads as counting gets underway in West Bengal seat
Early trends from Bhatpara in West Bengal show Congress candidate Dharmendra Shaw holding a lead, with TMC's Amit Gupta also among those reflecting leads in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Pawan Kumar Singh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays 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 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been declared yet, with all leads still in motion as counting continues.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: Incumbent Partha Bhowmick absent from early count
Counting is underway in the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, and the sitting TMC legislator Partha Bhowmick does not feature among the candidates reflected in the early tally. CPI(ML)(L) candidate Debajyoti Majumder, 69, is currently leading in the seat, with BSP's Debjit Mukherjee also showing a presence in the count. The result in Naihati is yet to be declared.
10:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 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 declared yet as counting continues.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Bijpur Election Results 2026: Independent's Subrota Roy leads in West Bengal seat
In the Bijpur constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Subrota Roy, aged 46, is currently leading as counting progresses. SUCI(C) candidate Sima Nandy, 56, is also reflected among the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subodh Adhikary, who does not figure 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 results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats 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 counting remains active across constituencies.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Partha Bhowmick absent from count
Counting is underway in the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, and the sitting TMC legislator Partha Bhowmick does not figure among the candidates reflected in the current tally. CPI(ML)(L) candidate Debajyoti Majumder, 69, is showing a lead at this stage, with BSP's Debjit Mukherjee also in the frame. The result in Naihati is yet to be declared.
10:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still 13 seats away
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Ashoknagar Election Results 2026: SUCI(C)'s Tarak Das leads in West Bengal seat
In the Ashoknagar constituency of West Bengal, SUCI(C) candidate Tarak Das is currently leading the count. BJP's Dr. Sumay Hira is also among those reflecting a lead at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Narayan Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues as the final picture in Ashoknagar takes shape.
09:35 (IST) May 04
Naihati Election Results 2026: How the vote count is taking shape in Naihati
Votes cast in Naihati 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 Naihati.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Naihati Elections 2026: How Naihati's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Naihati, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
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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.
Naihati is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Debjit Mukherjee (Bahujan Samaj Party), Pradip Kumar Kundu (Congress), Sanat Dey (Trinamool Congress), Sumitro Chatterjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debajyoti Majumder (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Sanjoy Roy (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dinesh Kumar Sharma (Independent), Mamoni Adhikari (Baidya) (Independent), and Milan Patra (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Partha Bhowmick of the Trinamool Congress won Naihati with a margin of 49,277 votes. The runner-up was Rupak Mitra of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Naihati 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.