Natabari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Girija Shankar Ray defeats TMC’s Sailendra Nath Barma by 34,613 votes
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Natabari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Girija Shankar Ray defeats TMC’s Sailendra Nath Barma by 34,613 votes

Akik Hassan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Girija Shankar Ray (Bharatiya Janata Party), Biswajit Sarkar (Congress), Sailendra Nath Barma (Trinamool Congress), Abdus Salam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md. Sakowat Ali (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mrinal Kanti Saha (Independent), Raghunath Biswas (Independent), and Sahidul Hossain (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Natabari 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. Natabari is a General constituency. In 2021, Mihir Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 23,440 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Natabari in 2026.
17:13 (IST) May 06
Natabari Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Girija Shankar Ray wins by 34,613 votes
In Natabari, Girija Shankar Ray of BJP secured a commanding victory, polling 1,26,911 votes and defeating TMC’s Sailendra Nath Barma by a margin of 34,613 votes. Barma finished second with 92,298 votes after all 22 EVM rounds were counted.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the update draws from constituency-level and available candidate data. BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 62,124 votes, holding a margin of 20,156 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 41,968 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
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 16 are needed for a majority, 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, taking its tally to 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5, trailing well behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Tufanganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Shibsankar Paul leads as BJP incumbent trails
In Tufanganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Shibsankar Paul is currently leading with 60,028 votes. Sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy, who holds the seat, is trailing with 84,960 votes, putting the margin between the two at 24,932 votes in Paul's favour at this stage of counting.
17:56 (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 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168 more, putting them 31 seats beyond the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by over 20,000 votes
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 62,124 votes, holding a margin of 20,156 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 41,968 votes so far. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Barma is trailing at this stage with no declared result yet from Natabari.
17:34 (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 the 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 seat declared in their favour yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Tufanganj Election Result 2026: TMC's Shibsankar Paul leads as BJP incumbent trails
In Tufanganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Shibsankar Paul is currently leading with 60,028 votes. Sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy, who holds the seat, is trailing with 84,960 votes, putting the margin between the two at 24,932 votes in Paul's favour at this stage of counting.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 169 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 169 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 158 constituencies, putting it past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 115, with wins in 2 seats and leads in 113. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies, while TMC still needs 33 more.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with 20,156-vote margin
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 62,124 votes, holding a margin of 20,156 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 41,968 votes so far. Ray, 54, is a graduate-level candidate with the results still being tallied in this seat. Counting continues as Natabari watches which way the final numbers settle.
16:50 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 20 declared wins and leads in 77 more. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 21 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Dinhata Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads over TMC's Udayan Guha
In the Dinhata constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajay Ray is currently leading with 1,24,094 votes, holding an edge of 11,129 votes over TMC's Udayan Guha, who has so far polled 1,12,965 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
BJP holds a commanding position in West Bengal with a tally of 201 seats, leading in 195 constituencies and having won 6, well past the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly. TMC, which goes by AITC in official records, has a tally of 88, leading in 87 seats and needing 60 more to reach that threshold. Counting continues across the state.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with a healthy margin
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 49,214 votes, holding a margin of 14,939 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 34,275 votes so far. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. The incumbent from the previous term, Mihir Goswami of BJP, is not among the candidates in the current contest.
16:07 (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 combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats across the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Tufanganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 18,309-vote margin
In Tufanganj, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the count with 71,621 votes, holding a margin of 18,309 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has gathered 53,312 votes and is trailing at this stage. Roy, 62, is defending the seat she currently holds, and her lead remains the defining feature of the Tufanganj count as results continue to come in.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal as vote counting continues
As the vote counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, the BJP is currently leading in 207 seats, having secured 3 wins, bringing their total to 210. This puts them comfortably past the 148-seat majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC, meanwhile, is at 70 seats, with 69 leads and 1 win, and would need an additional 78 seats to reach the majority.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 13002 votes
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 42,809 votes, holding a margin of 13,002 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 29,807 votes so far. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:23 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA has won 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, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no additional leads at this stage.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma leads by over 9,000 votes
In Sitai, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashutosh Barma is currently leading with 58,644 votes, holding a margin of 9,094 over TMC's Sangita Roy, who has gathered 49,550 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with 13,033-vote margin
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 38,111 votes. TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma is trailing at 25,078 votes, leaving a gap of 13,033 votes between the two candidates as counting continues. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, holds the lead in a seat where the sitting legislator is BJP's Mihir Goswami, who does not appear among the candidates in the current count.
14:38 (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, trailing well behind, has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Dinhata Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads over TMC's Udayan Guha
In the Dinhata constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with BJP candidate Ajay Ray currently leading the contest. Ray, 48, has accumulated 89,536 votes so far, holding a margin of 6,537 over TMC's Udayan Guha, who is trailing with 82,999 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results are yet to be declared.
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 of 199 seats. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 13033 votes
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 38,111 votes, holding a margin of 13,033 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 25,078 votes so far. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Results are yet to be declared for Natabari.
13:55 (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 those leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 15 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. The SPA has a tally of 3, having won 2 seats and leading in 1. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Results 2026: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with 24,617-vote margin
In Sitalkuchi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading with 68,307 votes, holding a margin of 24,617 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has accumulated 43,690 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Baren Chandra Barman, 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.
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. 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 the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with a 9,769-vote margin
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 30,397 votes. The 54-year-old graduate holds a margin of 9,769 votes over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 20,628 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
13:10 (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 these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma leads by just 6 votes
In Sitai, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashutosh Barma is leading with 32,325 votes, holding a razor-thin margin of just 6 votes over TMC's Sangita Roy, who stands at 32,319 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, 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.
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 well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing at 89 seats at this stage of counting. BJP would need to convert its current leads to cross the majority mark, while TMC still needs 59 more seats to get there.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 24,154 votes, holding a margin of 7,548 votes over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 16,606 votes so far. Ray, a 54-year-old graduate, is ahead as tallying continues in this seat. Neither candidate in the running holds the incumbent tag in this contest.
12:28 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still five seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues across the state.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma Edges Ahead of TMC in Tight Race
In Sitai, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashutosh Barma is currently ahead with 20,566 votes. TMC's Sangita Roy is close behind with 21,459 votes, leaving a narrow margin of 893 votes between them. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, who isn't currently in the top 3 positions being reported. Vote counting is ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front, currently leading in 175 constituencies against a majority mark of 148, which means the party is on course to cross that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 157 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, while SPA has a tally of 25 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is under way 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 leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to cross the majority mark. With no results declared yet, the final shape of the assembly remains open at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 1,946 votes
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading the count with 6,062 votes. TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma is trailing at 4,116 votes, leaving a margin of 1,946 votes between the two. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
11:04 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 1,946 votes
In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 6,062 votes, holding a margin of 1,946 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 4,116 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, where the incumbent MLA Mihir Goswami of BJP had held the seat going into this election. With votes still being tallied, the final picture from Natabari is yet to emerge. The constituency is among the seats being closely watched as West Bengal's assembly election results take shape.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings with counting still in progress
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118, no alliance has crossed the finish line yet as counting continues. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 95 seats, still 23 short of a majority on current tallies. SPA is leading in 64 constituencies, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Tufanganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 1,320-vote margin
In Tufanganj, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the count with 6,489 votes. TMC's Shibsankar Paul is trailing at 5,169 votes, leaving a margin of 1,320 between the two candidates. Roy, 62, holds the seat for BJP and is seeking to retain it as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues
As the vote count progresses across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently leading in 156 constituencies. This puts them 8 seats away from the 148 needed to secure a majority. The TMC is trailing, leading in 51 seats, which places them significantly short of the halfway mark at this point. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the final outcome is still unfolding.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In Natabari, one of West Bengal's closely watched assembly segments, vote counting is currently in progress with no result declared yet. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mihir Goswami of BJP, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Early trends from Natabari are still taking shape as the tally continues to build.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting live: early leads spread across alliances
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. In the early stages, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 constituencies, needing 52 more seats to reach the majority mark if these leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 39 seats, trailing both the other groupings at this stage of counting. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and no seats have been declared so far.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Results 2026: Binapani Ray of SUCI(C) leads early count
Early trends from the Sitai assembly constituency in West Bengal show SUCI(C) candidate Binapani Ray holding the lead, with AIFB's Arun Kumar Barma also among those reflected in the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final picture is yet to emerge.
09:35 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Natabari
In Natabari, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Natabari Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Akik Hassan faring? Watching the Natabari count
Akik Hassan, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Natabari 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.
Natabari is a General constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Akik Hassan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Girija Shankar Ray (Bharatiya Janata Party), Biswajit Sarkar (Congress), Sailendra Nath Barma (Trinamool Congress), Abdus Salam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md. Sakowat Ali (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mrinal Kanti Saha (Independent), Raghunath Biswas (Independent), and Sahidul Hossain (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Mihir Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Natabari with a margin of 23,440 votes. round-by-round trends from Natabari 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.