Raidighi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads by 14,502 votes over BJP
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Raidighi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads by 14,502 votes over BJP

Asish Kumar Mandal (Congress), Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Palash Rana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Samya Ganguly (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sujata Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Gunasindhu Haldar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md Masud Billah Molla (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Tapas Mondal S/O-Ashok Mondal (Independent), Tapas Mandal S/O-Dibakar Mandal (Independent), Palash Sardar (Independent), Palash Halder (Independent), Bablu Haldar (Independent), and Rafik Baidya (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Raidighi 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. Raidighi is a General constituency under the Mathurapur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Aloke Jaldata of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. The 2016 winner was Debasree Roy of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Raidighi in 2026.
18:19 (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, with 11 seats won and 168 leads, putting the party 31 seats past that threshold if the current leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, needing 42 more seats to reach the majority mark. Results are still coming in across the state.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads with 14502-vote margin
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading the count with 45,623 votes, holding a margin of 14,502 over BJP's Palash Rana, who has gathered 31,121 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
17:57 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, putting their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Kakdwip Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipankar Jana leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Kakdwip, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 109,373 votes, holding a margin of 4,760 over TMC's Manturam Pakhira, who has polled 104,613 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manturam Pakhira, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
17:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP is currently at 179 seats, having secured 11 wins and holding leads in 168 others. This puts them comfortably past the majority threshold, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats already won and leading in 104 more. They would need to win 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading the seat with 41,461 votes, holding a margin of 14,226 over BJP's Palash Rana, who has accumulated 27,235 votes so far in this keenly watched contest.
17:13 (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 the current trends hold. The alliance has won 61 seats and is leading in 26 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: TMC's Joydeb Halder leads BJP rival by 8,604 votes
In the Mandirbazar constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Joydeb Halder S/O - Kartick Chandra Halder is currently leading with 43,691 votes, holding an 8,604-vote margin over BJP's Mallika Paik W/O - Ashok Paik, who is trailing with 35,087 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder, and counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 192 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
The vote count is in full swing across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with 148 needed to secure a majority. The BJP is currently ahead in 192 constituencies, having already won 8, which places them comfortably over the halfway mark should these leads be maintained. The TMC, following the established naming convention, has secured 84 seats and requires 64 more to reach the majority.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading with 41,461 votes, holding a margin of 14,226 over BJP's Palash Rana, who has accumulated 27,235 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Aloke Jaldata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
16:29 (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 has won 46 seats and is leading in 39 more, taking its tally to 85. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, UDF would be well past the threshold. The LDF has won 26 seats and is leading in 10, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik leads as counting progresses
In the Mandirbazar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Mallika Paik W/O - Ashok Paik is currently leading with 31,065 votes, while TMC's Joydeb Halder S/O - Kartick Chandra Halder is trailing with 38,628 votes, putting the margin between the two at 7,563 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder, though counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:07 (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, well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats and needing 84 more to reach that threshold. The remaining seats are being contested among other parties still in the count.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads over BJP's Palash Rana
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently trailing in vote count while BJP's Palash Rana holds the lead at this stage. The seat, held previously by Aloke Jaldata of TMC, remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied.
15:45 (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, giving it a tally of 22 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The 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 4 seats across the union territory.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over sitting TMC MLA
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 71,048 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, who is trailing with 65,959 votes. Mandal holds a margin of 5,089 votes over Hazra as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.
15:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads 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 holds a tally of 210 seats, with 1 declared and 209 leads, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 70 seats, with 1 won and 69 leading, and needs 78 more to reach the majority mark.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Palash Rana currently holding the lead. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, and the incumbent party's presence in this contest keeps the race closely watched as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
15:01 (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 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a combined 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 and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik Ahead as Counting Continues
In West Bengal's Mandirbazar constituency, BJP candidate Mallika Paik, wife of Ashok Paik, is currently in the lead with 12,648 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Joydeb Halder, son of Kartick Chandra Halder, with 18,818 votes. The seat is presently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder. Vote counting is ongoing, and the current difference between the two candidates is 6,170 votes.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 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 194 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads as counting progresses
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal currently leading the contest on 18,952 votes. BJP's Palash Rana is trailing at 9,943 votes, putting the gap between the two at over 9,000 votes. The sitting MLA, Aloke Jaldata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
14:17 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Jaynagar Election Result 2026: TMC's Biswanath Das leads by 5338 votes
In Jaynagar, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Biswanath Das is currently leading the count with 31,762 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Biswanath Das, who is holding off BJP's Aloke Halder, trailing at 26,424 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,338 votes, with counting still in progress.
13:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 190 seats, putting it well past the 148-seat majority mark on current trends. TMC, by contrast, holds leads in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Palash Rana is currently leading the seat, while TMC's Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is trailing behind. The sitting MLA Aloke Jaldata of TMC is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Votes continue to be tallied as the contest in this West Bengal assembly segment remains open.
13:33 (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, putting that combined tally past the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, still needing 61 more to reach the majority threshold. SPA is further behind with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to cross the 118-seat mark. No seats have been declared in the state so far.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Kakdwip Election Result 2026: TMC's Manturam Pakhira leads as counting progresses
In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Manturam Pakhira is currently leading the count, with BJP's Dipankar Jana trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manturam Pakhira, who is seeking to retain it. With 44,169 votes tallied for Pakhira against 48,314 for Jana, counting remains under way and no result has been declared yet.
13:11 (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 leading in 182 constituencies. This puts them 34 seats beyond the 148 required for a majority. The TMC is trailing, leading in 88 seats, and would need 60 more to secure a majority. With no official results declared yet, the widening gap between the two parties is the main narrative of the day.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads as counting continues
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal currently trailing BJP's Palash Rana in the vote tally. Palash Rana of the Bharatiya Janata Party holds the lead at this stage, while the incumbent Aloke Jaldata of TMC is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Results 2026: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads as BJP trails by over 5,000 votes
In Raidighi, West Bengal, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading the count with 12,440 votes, holding a margin of 5,284 over BJP's Palash Rana, who has gathered 7,156 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:39 (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 currently leading in 72 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 35 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Baruipur Purba Election Result 2026: BJP's Tumpa Sardar leads by 1,908 votes
In Baruipur Purba, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tumpa Sardar is currently leading with 6,387 votes, holding a margin of 1,908 over TMC's Bivas Sardar, who has accumulated 4,479 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bivas Sardar (Vobo). Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 178 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 178 constituencies, putting it 30 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, in contrast, is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Palash Rana currently holds the lead, with the sitting TMC legislator Aloke Jaldata not among the candidates in the current count. The contest remains open as votes continue to be tallied across the seat.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result 2026: BJP's Palash Rana leads by 41 votes over TMC
In Raidighi, West Bengal, BJP's Palash Rana is currently leading with 5,261 votes, holding a narrow margin of 41 over TMC's Tapas Mondal, who has gathered 5,220 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
11:46 (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 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 108 seats and needs 40 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, with the remaining seats accounting for leads held by smaller parties and independents.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: No star candidate, counting under way in West Bengal seat
Counting is under way in the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, where results are yet to be declared. The sitting TMC legislator Aloke Jaldata is not among the candidates currently in contention as per the available count data. Independent candidate Tapas Mondal and BJP's Palash Rana are both recorded as leading at this stage, with the final picture in Raidighi still emerging as votes continue to be tallied.
11:25 (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 sits at 64, NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold 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
Kulpi Election Result: Independent's Abanimohan Roy leads in Kulpi
In the Kulpi constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Abanimohan Roy is currently leading, with BJP's Abani Naskar also among those in the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jogaranjan Halder, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be fully updated as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting the party seven seats past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and would need 47 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, where no result has been declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Aloke Jaldata is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. With votes still being tallied, the Raidighi seat remains one to watch as the final picture in this West Bengal constituency is yet to emerge.
10:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still four seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of the halfway mark. SPA is trailing with leads in 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet, and the majority mark remains out of reach for any alliance at this stage of counting.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Baruipur Purba Election Result 2026: AJUP's Joydeep Gayen leads early count
In the Baruipur Purba constituency of West Bengal, Joydeep Gayen of the Aam Janata Unnayan party is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bivas Sardar (Vobo), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Gayen, 33, contests from the SC category and has a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts the party nine seats ahead of the 148 needed for a majority, should these leads be maintained. At this point, the TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to cross the halfway mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, with counting still underway statewide.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting continues
In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Aloke Jaldata is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Independent candidate Tapas Mondal and BJP's Palash Rana are both showing in the leading column at this stage, keeping the contest in Raidighi open as votes continue to be tallied.
10:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads early count in Puducherry, majority mark at 16
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 16. In the early stages of the count, NDA holds the lead with a tally of 5 seats, needing 11 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Baruipur Purba Election Result 2026: AJUP's Joydeep Gayen leads early count
In the Baruipur Purba constituency of West Bengal, Joydeep Gayen of the Aam Janata Unnayan party is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bivas Sardar (Vobo), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final picture is yet to emerge from this West Bengal constituency.
09:29 (IST) May 04
Raidighi Election Results: How Raidighi fits into West Bengal's state count
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Raidighi's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP takes an early lead in West Bengal as vote counting begins
Initial trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly show the BJP in the lead, ahead in 44 constituencies for a total of 44 seats. The TMC is currently leading in 22 seats, bringing its total to 22. The majority mark is 148, meaning the BJP needs 104 more seats to reach it, while the TMC requires 126. At this stage of the counting, other parties are leading in one seat.
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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.
Raidighi is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Mathurapur Lok Sabha segment. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Asish Kumar Mandal (Congress), Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Palash Rana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Samya Ganguly (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sujata Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Gunasindhu Haldar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md Masud Billah Molla (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Tapas Mondal S/O-Ashok Mondal (Independent), Tapas Mandal S/O-Dibakar Mandal (Independent), Palash Sardar (Independent), Palash Halder (Independent), Bablu Haldar (Independent), and Rafik Baidya (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Aloke Jaldata of the Trinamool Congress won Raidighi. In 2016, Debasree Roy of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Raidighi 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.