Rajganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads by 17,992 votes over TMC
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Rajganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads by 17,992 votes over TMC

Kharendra Nath Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Tushar Kanti Roy (Congress), Dinesh Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Radhu Mandal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Swapna Barman (Trinamool Congress), Ananta Kumar Roy (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Jagadish Chandra Roy (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Harendranath Roy (Amra Bangalee), Kunal Roy (Independent), Prakash Chandra Roy (Independent), Bapi Roy (Independent), Sanjib Roy (Independent), and Swapna Barman (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Rajganj 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. Rajganj is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Khageswar Roy of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Rajganj in 2026.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Maynaguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Dalim Chandra Roy leads by 48,595 votes
In Maynaguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dalim Chandra Roy is leading with 1,25,667 votes, holding a margin of 48,595 over TMC's Rammohan Ray, who has accumulated 77,072 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kaushik Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
18:18 (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 placed second with 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 it.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads TMC's Swapna Barman by 17,992 votes
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading with 1,05,444 votes, holding a margin of 17,992 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has gathered 87,452 votes so far. Neither candidate in this reserved SC seat holds incumbent status, with the sitting MLA Khageswar Roy of TMC not fielded in the current contest. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
17:56 (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 mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners 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 in Assam.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Dhupguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Naresh Roy leads by over 34,000 votes
In Dhupguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Naresh Roy is currently leading with 115,568 votes, holding a margin of 34,712 over TMC's Nirmal Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 80,856 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Pada Ray, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:34 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Race with 179 Seats
As the votes are being tallied for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP is currently showing a lead with 179 seats, having secured 11 and leading in 168 more, which would put them over the halfway point if these trends continue. The TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats already won and leading in 104, meaning they still require 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with the TMC candidate Swapna Barman currently leading the race. The sitting seat, held previously by Khageswar Roy of TMC, is seeing a close contest as BJP's Dinesh Sarkar trails in the count. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52, and still needs 59 seats to reach the majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and requires 63 more seats to cross the majority mark. No alliance has confirmed a majority at this stage of counting.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Mal Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukra Munda leads over sitting TMC MLA
In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukra Munda is currently leading with 85,927 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bulu Chik Baraik, who is trailing with 76,975 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,952 votes. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 200 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 200 seats. This includes 8 seats they've already won and 192 where they are leading. The TMC is trailing with 84 seats, having secured 1 win and leading in 83. Based on these numbers, the BJP has already surpassed the majority mark, while the TMC would need 64 more seats to reach it.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Swapna Barman is currently leading the contest, while BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is trailing behind. The sitting MLA, Khageswar Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Rajganj remains one of the seats to watch as the final tally takes shape across the state.
16:28 (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 the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats comprising 14 declared wins and leads in 85 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in Assam.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Mal Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukra Munda leads with 10,281-vote margin
In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukra Munda is currently leading with 62,453 votes, holding a margin of 10,281 over the nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bulu Chik Baraik, who is trailing at 52,172 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 212 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 216 seats, with leads in 212 constituencies and 4 declared wins, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats with 1 win, and still needs 84 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading the count with 95,380 votes, holding a margin of 15,299 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has accumulated 80,081 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Khageswar Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this reserved seat are yet to be declared.
15:44 (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 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, leaving it 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 20 seats in Kerala.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Dabgram Fulbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Sikha Chatterjee leads by 58325 votes
In Dabgram Fulbari, West Bengal, BJP's Sikha Chatterjee is leading with 90,521 votes, holding a margin of 58,325 over TMC's Ranjan Sil Sharma, who has gathered 32,196 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Deb, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
15:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 210 seats
As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 210 seats. The magic number for a majority here is 148. The BJP has already secured 1 seat and is leading in another 209, placing them comfortably over the halfway mark should these leads translate into wins. The TMC is at 70 seats, and would need 78 more to reach the majority. Other parties have collectively secured 53 seats so far.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dinesh Sarkar currently leading the race. He holds 69,535 votes against TMC's Swapna Barman, who is trailing with 58,921 votes, leaving a margin of 10,614 between the two. The sitting MLA, Khageswar Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:00 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Maynaguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Dalim Chandra Roy leads by 25,957 votes
In Maynaguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dalim Chandra Roy is currently leading with 64,325 votes, holding a margin of 25,957 over TMC's Rammohan Ray, who has gathered 38,368 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kaushik Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
14:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 192 constituencies. TMC is leading in 85 seats at this stage. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP's tally already crosses that threshold in leads, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC still needs 63 more seats to reach the majority mark if counting holds in its favour.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dinesh Sarkar currently holds the lead with 69,535 votes, while TMC's Swapna Barman is trailing at 58,921 votes. The margin between the two stands at 10,614 votes. The sitting MLA, Khageswar Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates in the running at this stage of counting.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat contest
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 128 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 53 seats and would need 65 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is leading in 46 seats, trailing both the other groupings at this stage of counting. No seats have been declared yet across the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Jalpaiguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary leads by over 16,000 votes
In Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ananta Deb Adhikary is leading with 34,300 votes, holding a margin of 16,972 over TMC's Krishna Das, who has gathered 17,328 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Pradip Kumar Barma, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
13:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 190 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads with a margin of 15762 votes
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading the count with 64,672 votes, holding a margin of 15,762 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has accumulated 48,910 votes so far. The 61-year-old Sarkar, contesting from an SC-reserved seat, is ahead as counting continues. Barman, the 29-year-old TMC candidate, is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
13:32 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority across the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 124 constituencies, crossing the majority mark on current trends though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 57 seats, while SPA holds leads in 46 seats at this stage of counting. No alliance has crossed the majority mark in terms of declared results so far.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Jalpaiguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary leads by 10,888 votes
In the Jalpaiguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary is currently leading with 25,454 votes, holding a margin of 10,888 over TMC's Krishna Das, who has gathered 14,566 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Pradip Kumar Barma, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
13:10 (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. Counting is still underway, and the final picture across the state remains in flux.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, the BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading the count, with TMC's Swapna Barman trailing behind by 17,788 votes. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, is seeing a closely watched contest as results continue to come in from this reserved constituency.
12:48 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses
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 122 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, while SPA is trailing with leads in 48 seats. No alliance has won a seat outright yet, with counting still in progress across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Dhupguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Naresh Roy leads by over 15,000 votes
In Dhupguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Naresh Roy is leading with 39,078 votes, holding a margin of 15,091 over TMC's Nirmal Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 23,987 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Pada Ray, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way in this constituency.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats, still needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading with 39,956 votes, holding a margin of 13,586 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has accumulated 26,370 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Khageswar Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
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 stands 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
Maynaguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Dalim Chandra Roy leads with 9,065-vote margin
In Maynaguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dalim Chandra Roy is currently leading with 27,774 votes, holding a margin of 9,065 over TMC's Rammohan Ray, who has gathered 18,709 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kaushik Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results formally declared yet, BJP is currently leading in 154 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it 6 seats beyond the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing at 108 seats. Others account for the remaining leads. Neither party has crossed the finish line, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting settle.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dinesh Sarkar holding the lead over TMC's Swapna Barman. Sarkar has accumulated 29,881 votes against Barman's 19,854, putting the margin at 10,027 votes. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:24 (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 across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Dhupguri Election Result 2026: BJP's Naresh Roy leads by 5761 votes in West Bengal
In Dhupguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Naresh Roy is currently leading with 10,475 votes, holding a margin of 5,761 over TMC's Nirmal Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 4,714 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Pada Ray, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 155 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and would need 47 more to reach that threshold. Congress and CPM are also in the mix, leading in 3 and 1 seats respectively at this stage of counting.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dinesh Sarkar currently leading the race. He holds 19,232 votes against TMC's Swapna Barman, who is trailing with 14,018 votes, leaving a margin of 5,214 between the two. The sitting seat was last held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, and the final outcome here is yet to be declared.
10:43 (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 that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Dhupguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Naresh Roy leads with a 5,761-vote margin
In Dhupguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Naresh Roy is currently leading with 10,475 votes, holding a margin of 5,761 over TMC's Nirmal Chandra Roy, who has gathered 4,714 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Pada Ray, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:23 (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 156 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 51 seats at this stage, needing 97 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains fluid as rounds continue.
10:19 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner and the 2026 count in Rajganj
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Khageswar Roy of the Trinamool Congress won Rajganj. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads with a 3364-vote margin
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading the count with 10,449 votes, holding a margin of 3,364 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has gathered 7,085 votes so far. Sarkar, 61, is a first-time contender in this seat and carries two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Result 2026: After the last round: how Rajganj's result gets declared
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Rajganj, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Rajganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads by 3,364 votes over TMC
In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading with 10,449 votes, holding a margin of 3,364 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has gathered 7,085 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
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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.
Rajganj is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kharendra Nath Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Tushar Kanti Roy (Congress), Dinesh Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Radhu Mandal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Swapna Barman (Trinamool Congress), Ananta Kumar Roy (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Jagadish Chandra Roy (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Harendranath Roy (Amra Bangalee), Kunal Roy (Independent), Prakash Chandra Roy (Independent), Bapi Roy (Independent), Sanjib Roy (Independent), and Swapna Barman (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Khageswar Roy of the Trinamool Congress won Rajganj. round-by-round trends from Rajganj 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.