Para Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Nadiar Chand Bouri defeats TMC’s Manik Chandra Bauri by 33,721 votes
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Para Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Nadiar Chand Bouri defeats TMC’s Manik Chandra Bauri by 33,721 votes

Aloke Kumar Bauri (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nadiar Chand Bouri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Falguni Bauri (Congress), Manik Chandra Bauri (Trinamool Congress), Mithun Bauri (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jagannath Bauri (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sudarshan Rajwar (Rastriya Aam Jan Seva Party), Ashok Ruhidas (Independent), Bhaskar Mandal (Independent), and Shaktipada Sen (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Para 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. Para is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Purulia Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, NADIAR CHAND BOURI of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 4,007 votes. The 2021 turnout was 82.2%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Para in 2026.
17:26 (IST) May 06
Para Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Nadiar Chand Bouri wins by 33,721 votes
In Para, Nadiar Chand Bouri of BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,13,488 votes and defeating TMC’s Manik Chandra Bauri by a margin of 33,721 votes. Bauri finished second with 79,767 votes after all 23 EVM rounds were counted.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by over 10,000 votes
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 72,896 votes, holding a margin of 10,247 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 62,649 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.
18:18 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Crossing Majority Mark
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. The majority needed to form the government is 148 seats. The BJP has secured 11 declared wins and is leading in 168 constituencies, surpassing the majority mark based on current trends. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104 constituencies, requiring 42 more seats to reach the majority.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a strong margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 85,137 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate holds a margin of 27,701 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has gathered 57,436 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
17:56 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats 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, still 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Kashipur Election Results 2026: Kamala Kanta Hansda holds BJP lead with 18,340-vote margin
In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 91,800 votes, holding a margin of 18,340 votes over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has accumulated 73,460 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kamalakanta Hansda, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.
17:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies. TMC is at a tally of 106, having won 2 seats while leading in 104. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies, while TMC still requires 42 more to reach 148.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a strong margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 80,461 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate holds a margin of 26,476 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has accumulated 53,985 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
17:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and a majority requires 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Kashipur Election Results 2026: Kamala Kanta Hansda Maintains BJP Lead by 15,593 Votes
In Kashipur, West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently ahead with 77,396 votes. This puts him at a 15,593-vote advantage over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has garnered 61,803 votes. The current seat holder is BJP's KAMALAKANTA HANSDA, though he isn't currently listed among the top three leading candidates. Vote counting continues, and the final outcome is still pending.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 192 more, giving it a tally of 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, putting its tally at 84, still needing 64 seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 59 seats at this stage.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: Incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads for BJP
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 75,731 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate holds a margin of 25,458 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has accumulated 50,273 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Bouri's lead at this stage keeps him comfortably placed as results continue to come in from this West Bengal seat.
16:28 (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 10 more, taking its tally to 22, 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. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 in hand.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Results 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads by over 38,000 votes
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is leading the count with 90,343 votes, holding a margin of 38,170 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has so far polled 52,173 votes and is trailing in second place. Mukherjee, currently 55, is seeking to retain the seat he holds, and the numbers at this stage of counting are firmly in his favour.
16:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 212 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 216 seats, leading in 212 and having won 4, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats and winning 1. BJP still needs those leads to convert to cross the finish line officially.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a 20,495-vote margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 64,094 votes. The 48-year-old SC category incumbent is holding a margin of 20,495 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has accumulated 43,599 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
15:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats 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 seats, with 7 seats won and leads in 92 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Kashipur Election Results 2026: Kamala Kanta Hansda holds BJP lead over TMC
In Kashipur, West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 63,581 votes, holding a margin of 13,465 votes over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has gathered 50,116 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kamalakanta Hansda, and counting is still underway with the final result yet to be declared.
15:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 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 has won 1 seat and is leading in 209 others, giving it a tally of 210 seats. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, for a tally of 70. BJP needs 148 seats to secure a majority, while TMC requires 78 more to reach that mark.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: Incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads for BJP
Counting in the Para constituency of West Bengal has the sitting legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri of BJP currently leading the race. The 48-year-old SC category candidate has accumulated 44,045 votes so far, putting him 14,132 votes ahead of TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who stands at 29,913 votes. With no criminal record and a 12th Pass educational background, Bouri is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the numbers at this stage are in his favour.
15:00 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election 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 are cumulatively leading in 151 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40 with 78 more needed to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 34 more, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed to reach 118.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by 1,742 votes over TMC
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 34,757 votes, holding a margin of 1,742 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 33,015 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu, 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.
14:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 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 192 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet in the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a 14,132-vote margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, the counting has the sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri currently leading the contest. The 48-year-old SC category candidate has accumulated 44,045 votes so far, building a margin of 14,132 over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who stands at 29,913 votes. Nadiar Chand Bouri carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
14:16 (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 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats — 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. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Kashipur Election Results 2026: Kamala Kanta Hansda holds BJP lead over TMC
In Kashipur, West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 40,422 votes, holding an 8,191-vote margin over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has accumulated 32,231 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kamalakanta Hansda, and counting remains in progress as the final picture for this constituency continues to take shape.
13:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with counting still underway across the state.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with 12,912-vote margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 38,968 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate, who has no criminal cases on record, holds a margin of 12,912 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has accumulated 26,056 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
13:32 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
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 124 constituencies, crossing the majority mark on current tallies if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, while SPA is further back with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has sealed a confirmed majority as counting continues across the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by 875 votes over TMC
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP's Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 27,637 votes, holding a margin of 875 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 26,762 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:10 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 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.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a strong margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 34,063 votes, holding a margin of 12,246 over his nearest rival. TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing at 21,817 votes. The 48-year-old incumbent, who holds a clean record with no criminal cases, is seeking to retain the seat as counting continues.
12:48 (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 76 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by 1,343 votes over TMC
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 14,049 votes, holding a margin of 1,343 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 12,706 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 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 181 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no results formally declared yet.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: Incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads for BJP
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 23,182 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, holds a margin of 9,358 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has so far accumulated 13,824 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
12:06 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by 21 votes over TMC
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP's Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 6,180 votes, holding a slender margin of 21 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 6,159 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway and the contest remains extremely tight at this stage.
11:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting crosses halfway mark
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with 4,543-vote margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 11,798 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, holds a margin of 4,543 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has so far gathered 7,255 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.
11:23 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
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 174 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 27 seats, while SPA has a tally of 26 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads as counting progresses
In the Manbazar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading, with SUCI(C) candidate Swapan Kumar Murmu also placed among the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's SANDHYARANI TUDU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting continues in this ST-reserved constituency.
11:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds progress.
10:52 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: BJP incumbent Nadiar Chand Bouri leads in Para
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 5,551 votes. The 48-year-old SC category candidate, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, holds a margin of 1,902 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has accumulated 3,649 votes so far. Counting is still under way and a final result is yet to be declared.
10:42 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with 1,902-vote margin
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 5,551 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is looking to retain it. TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing at 3,649 votes, leaving a margin of 1,902 votes between the two as counting continues.
10:32 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues
As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts them 8 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 74 seats, requiring 74 more to cross the halfway point. With no seats officially declared yet, the final outcome remains very much undecided at this point.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Para Election Result: No star candidate leads in West Bengal seat
The Para constituency in West Bengal is still in the counting phase, with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator NADIAR CHAND BOURI is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Early trends from this reserved constituency show the contest shaping up between SUCI(C) and an Independent candidate, with the final picture yet to emerge from the Para assembly segment.
10:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 6 constituencies and holds a tally of 6 seats, still needing 10 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, requiring 13 more to be in contention for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats at this stage of counting.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results: Has Para's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Para, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when NADIAR CHAND BOURI of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
10:01 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads as counting progresses
In the Manbazar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading the count. SUCI(C) candidate Swapan Kumar Murmu is also reflecting a leading position at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's SANDHYARANI TUDU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting continues.
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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.
Para is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Purulia Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 82.2% was recorded in the 2021 election. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Aloke Kumar Bauri (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nadiar Chand Bouri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Falguni Bauri (Congress), Manik Chandra Bauri (Trinamool Congress), Mithun Bauri (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jagannath Bauri (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sudarshan Rajwar (Rastriya Aam Jan Seva Party), Ashok Ruhidas (Independent), Bhaskar Mandal (Independent), and Shaktipada Sen (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, NADIAR CHAND BOURI of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Para with a margin of 4,007 votes. round-by-round trends from Para 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.