Pingla Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Swagata Manna defeats TMC’s Ajit Maity by 18,480 votes
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Pingla Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Swagata Manna defeats TMC’s Ajit Maity by 18,480 votes

Ajit Maity (Trinamool Congress), Susanta Mandal (Congress), Swagata Manna (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ashok Sen (Communist Party of India), Kazi Abdur Rashid (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Sishir Kumar Manna (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Ajit Maiti (Independent), Asish Kumar Bhunia (Independent), Tapan Dhal (Independent), Tajambul Hossain Khan (Independent), and Basudeb Pan (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Pingla 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. Pingla is a General constituency under the Ghatal Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, AJIT MAITY of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 6,656 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Pingla in 2026.
17:32 (IST) May 06
Pingla Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Swagata Manna wins by 18,480 votes
In Pingla, Swagata Manna of BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,24,189 votes and defeating TMC’s Ajit Maity by a margin of 18,480 votes. Maity finished second with 1,05,709 votes after all 24 EVM rounds were counted.
18:20 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star flag active for any candidate in the current array, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Swagata Manna is leading with 76,685 votes, holding a margin of 11,841 over TMC's Ajit Maity, the sitting legislator, who has accumulated 64,844 votes and is trailing at this stage. The incumbent's bid for another term faces a stiff test as counting continues.
18:08 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats across the state.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results 2026: BJP's Amal Kumar Panda leads over TMC incumbent
In Sabang, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 113,404 votes, holding a margin of 8,513 over TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who has gathered 104,891 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who is trailing at this stage of counting with the result yet to be declared.
17:46 (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 secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 other constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star flag active for any candidate in the current tally. BJP's Swagata Manna holds the lead with 76,685 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity is trailing at 64,844 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,841 votes. Maity, 72, who holds the incumbent's seat, has so far been unable to close the gap as counting continues.
17:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats, comprising 28 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 69 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Result 2026: BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta leads with a margin of 24,767 votes
In Daspur, West Bengal, BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta is currently leading with 1,08,054 votes, holding a margin of 24,767 over TMC's Ashis Hudait, who has gathered 83,287 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
17:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 180 as counting continues
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 180, with 11 seats won and leads in 169 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 103, with 2 seats won and leading in 101, needing 45 more to reach the majority mark.
16:52 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star flag active for any candidate in the current tally. BJP's Swagata Manna, 41, is leading with 65,976 votes, holding a margin of 9,194 over the sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who has accumulated 56,782 votes. Maity, a 72-year-old incumbent seeking to retain the seat, is currently trailing as Manna presses ahead in what remains an unfinished count.
16:41 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 18 declared wins and leads in 79 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta leads by over 22,000 votes
In Daspur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tapan Kumar Dutta is currently leading with 94,446 votes, holding a margin of 22,080 over TMC's Ashis Hudait, who has gathered 72,366 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, 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.
16:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 197 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 4 seats and is currently leading in 193 more, giving it a tally of 197 and placing it well past the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 84, bringing its tally to 85, still needing 63 seats to reach the majority mark.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading the count with 60,216 votes. The 41-year-old graduate is ahead by a margin of 7,770 votes over TMC's Ajit Maity, the sitting legislator from this seat, who has so far polled 52,446 votes. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
15:57 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 9 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads with 16,642-vote margin
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Dinen Roy is currently leading the count with 66,381 votes, holding a margin of 16,642 over BJP's Tapan Bhuya, who has accumulated 49,739 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dinen Roy, who at 70 years of age is defending his position as counting progresses.
15:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 208 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 208 seats. They've secured 1 seat and are leading in 207 others, which would put them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has 72 seats, having won 1 and leading in 71, meaning they still need 76 more seats to cross the majority line.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: Incumbent Ajit Maity trails BJP's Swagata Manna
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity is currently trailing behind BJP's Swagata Manna, who holds a lead of 4,012 votes with 42,831 votes counted in his favour. The 72-year-old incumbent has accumulated 38,819 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
15:13 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 98, with 4 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.
15:02 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads with a margin of 23,211 votes
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Dinen Roy is currently leading the count with 54,384 votes, holding a margin of 23,211 over BJP's Tapan Bhuya, who has gathered 31,173 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dinen Roy, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this constituency.
14:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 194 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 83 seats. No results have been formally declared yet. BJP needs to hold its current leads to secure a majority, while TMC still requires 65 more seats to reach that threshold.
14:40 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading with 32,583 votes, holding a margin of 2,890 over the nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who is 72 and has held this seat, is trailing with 29,693 votes. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this West Bengal seat.
14:30 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 seats are in play and 71 are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 11 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 6 seats and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:18 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta leads by 9,553 votes
In Daspur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tapan Kumar Dutta is currently leading with 50,427 votes, holding a margin of 9,553 over TMC's Ashis Hudait, who has accumulated 40,874 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, 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.
14:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats at this stage, needing 72 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading with 32,583 votes, holding a margin of 2,890 over the nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who is 72 and has held this seat, is trailing with 29,693 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
13:34 (IST) May 04
Narayangarh Election Results 2026: BJP's Giri Ramaprasad leads by 1,827 votes
In Narayangarh, West Bengal, BJP's Giri Ramaprasad is currently leading with 24,770 votes, holding a margin of 1,827 over TMC's Pratibha Maiti, who has gathered 22,943 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's ATTA SURJA KANTA, 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.
13:23 (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 the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading with 26,620 votes, holding a margin of 1,622 over sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who has accumulated 24,998 votes so far. The 72-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as Manna, a 41-year-old graduate, keeps the pressure on from the BJP side.
13:02 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats and is leading in 21 more, giving it a combined tally of 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results 2026: BJP's Amal Kumar Panda leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Sabang, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 36,236 votes, holding a margin of 2,928 over TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who has polled 33,308 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared.
12:40 (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 33 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading the count with 21,617 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who is seeking to retain the seat, is trailing with 20,201 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,416 votes as counting continues. Maity, 72, is the incumbent in this contest, while Manna, 41, is pressing ahead with a narrow but visible edge at this stage.
12:18 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 1 seat. Should the current leads sustain, NDA would be well past the majority threshold.
12:08 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta leads by 1,911 votes
In Daspur, West Bengal, BJP's Tapan Kumar Dutta is currently leading with 7,506 votes, holding a margin of 1,911 over TMC's Ashis Hudait, who has tallied 5,595 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, 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.
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, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats, still 47 short of a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is under way with no star flag active for any candidate in the current data, so the update draws from the available contest picture. BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading with 11,671 votes, holding a margin of 2,220 over the sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who has accumulated 9,451 votes. The 72-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as counting continues.
11:36 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. The SPA holds leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been declared yet, and the NDA will need at least one more seat to cross the threshold if these leads hold.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Results 2026: CPM's Ranajit Pal leads early count in West Bengal seat
Early counting trends from Daspur in West Bengal show CPM candidate Ranajit Pal holding a lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Jagadish Mondal Adhikary is also among those leading in the early count. Votes are still being tallied and the picture is expected to sharpen as more rounds come in.
11:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 151 seats, TMC trails at 107
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting it just past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift considerably as counting progresses.
11:06 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no candidate having a star flag in the current field. BJP's Swagata Manna holds the lead with 7,060 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity, who is seeking another term at 72, is trailing with 4,894 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,166 votes as results continue to come in from this West Bengal seat.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Results 2026: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Pingla, West Bengal, BJP candidate Swagata Manna is currently leading with 7,060 votes, holding a margin of 2,166 over the nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ajit Maity, who is trailing in the count with 4,894 votes. Maity, 72, is contesting to retain the constituency but finds himself behind Manna, 41, as counting progresses.
10:45 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 74 seats, a tally that already 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.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results 2026: TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia leads by 1,199 votes
In Sabang, West Bengal, TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia is currently leading with 5,627 votes, holding a margin of 1,199 over BJP's Amal Kumar Panda, who has accumulated 4,428 votes so far. Bhunia, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is ahead as counting continues. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, and with results still being tallied, the final outcome is yet to be confirmed.
10:25 (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 currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage of counting and would need 95 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared final yet as the counting continues.
10:15 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result: TMC's Ajit Maity holds early lead in West Bengal seat
In the Pingla constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway and the sitting TMC legislator Ajit Maity is currently leading the race. The 72-year-old, who has represented this seat before, is seeking to retain his position for the party. Maity, who holds a clean record with no criminal cases, is among the candidates to watch as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count in progress, no majority in sight yet
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark and no alliance has crossed that threshold so far. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back with leads in 39 constituencies, requiring 79 additional seats to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared in the state at this stage of counting.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Daspur Election Results 2026: CPM's Ranajit Pal leads early count in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in Daspur, West Bengal, where CPM candidate Ranajit Pal is currently leading in the early stages. The seat is presently held by TMC's Mamata Bhunia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Jagadish Mondal Adhikary is also among those leading in the initial count as votes continue to be tallied.
09:42 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Results: How Communist Party of India is positioned in Pingla
The Communist Party of India has fielded Ashok Sen in Pingla. 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.
Pingla is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Ghatal Lok Sabha segment. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ajit Maity (Trinamool Congress), Susanta Mandal (Congress), Swagata Manna (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ashok Sen (Communist Party of India), Kazi Abdur Rashid (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Sishir Kumar Manna (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Ajit Maiti (Independent), Asish Kumar Bhunia (Independent), Tapan Dhal (Independent), Tajambul Hossain Khan (Independent), and Basudeb Pan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, AJIT MAITY of the Trinamool Congress won Pingla with a margin of 6,656 votes. The runner-up was Antara Bhattacharya of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Pingla 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.