Sabang Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Amal Kumar Panda leading over TMC incumbent
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Sabang Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Amal Kumar Panda leading over TMC incumbent

Amal Kumar Panda (Bharatiya Janata Party), Alak Kumar Samai (Congress), Nakul Chandra Bera (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Manas Ranjan Bhunia (Trinamool Congress), Tapan Kumar Sasmal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Debashis Barman (Amra Bangalee), Gopinath Dey (Independent), and Rafik Ali Saiyed (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Sabang 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. Sabang is a General constituency under the Ghatal Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, MANAS RANJAN BHUNIA of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 9,864 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sabang in 2026.
18:19 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the 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, bringing its tally to 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads BJP's Tapan Bhuya by 8,400 votes
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, the counting has TMC's sitting MLA Dinen Roy holding the lead with 82,395 votes, keeping BJP's Tapan Bhuya at bay by a margin of 8,400 votes. Bhuya has accumulated 73,995 votes so far and remains in the trailing position. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dinen Roy, who is contesting to retain it as counting continues.
17:57 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. This includes 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has secured 106 seats so far, with 2 wins and leads in 104 constituencies. Based on the current numbers, the BJP doesn't need any more seats to reach the majority, while the TMC still needs 42 more.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 113,404 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 104,891 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,513 votes, keeping the contest closely watched as the count continues.
17:35 (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 leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — comprising 28 seats won and 69 seats where it is currently leading. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Narayangarh Election Results 2026: BJP's Giri Ramaprasad leads by over 10,000 votes
In Narayangarh, West Bengal, BJP's Giri Ramaprasad is currently leading with 73,510 votes, holding a margin of 10,516 over TMC's Pratibha Maiti, who has gathered 62,994 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.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 166 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 166 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 155 other constituencies, putting them very close to the majority if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a total of 119 seats, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 117 constituencies, meaning they still need 29 more seats to reach the majority mark.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In Sabang, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 102,070 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 95,444 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,626 votes, keeping this West Bengal seat closely watched as the final rounds of counting continue.
16:51 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 7 more, giving it a tally of 20. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead still in progress.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads BJP's Tapan Bhuya by 13,371 votes
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Dinen Roy is currently leading the count with 74,529 votes, holding a margin of 13,371 over BJP's Tapan Bhuya, who has accumulated 61,158 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dinen Roy, who at 70 years of age is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this constituency.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has declared wins in 6 constituencies and is currently leading in 197 more, giving it a tally of 203 seats. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 85, putting its tally at 86, meaning the party still needs 62 seats to reach the majority mark.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 86,018 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 81,502 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,516 votes, keeping this contest closely watched as the final rounds of counting continue.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead 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 the state with a tally of 139 seats, comprising 2 won and 137 leading, already crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, all in the leading column, still 65 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 38 seats, with 4 declared wins and 34 leads, and needs 80 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Debra Election Results 2026: BJP's Subhashis Om leads TMC's Rajib Banerjee by 19,145 votes
In the Debra constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Subhashis Om is currently leading with 73,261 votes, holding a margin of 19,145 over TMC's Rajib Banerjee, who has gathered 54,116 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Humayun Kabir, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:46 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in West Bengal as vote counting continues
As vote counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, the BJP is currently leading in 207 seats, with 3 results declared, bringing their total tally to 210. They would need 62 fewer seats than the 148 required for a majority if these leads are maintained. The TMC is trailing significantly, with a tally of 70 seats, leading in 69 constituencies and having won 1, they still require 78 more seats to secure a majority.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 75,841 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 71,972 votes. The margin between the two stands at 3,869 votes, keeping this contest closely watched as the final rounds of counting continue.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 158 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 158 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 39 seats, giving it a tally of 39. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 31 more, bringing its tally to 33, still needing 85 seats to reach the majority mark.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads with 23,211-vote margin
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, 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 at 70 is defending his position against the BJP challenger as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
15:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 197 seats, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 80 seats, meaning it needs 68 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 61,875 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 57,382 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,493 votes at this stage of counting.
14:40 (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, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Dinen Roy leads with a margin of 23,211 votes
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, TMC's Dinen Roy is currently leading 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 the sitting MLA here. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
14:17 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be formally declared in any seat.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads TMC incumbent in West Bengal contest
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 56,492 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 52,574 votes. The margin between the two stands at 3,918 votes as the contest in this seat continues to unfold.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
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 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses 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 holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to get to 118. No alliance has sealed a declared win in any seat so far as counting continues.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Pingla Election Result 2026: BJP's Swagata Manna leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Pingla, West Bengal, BJP's Swagata Manna is currently leading with 26,620 votes, holding a margin of 1,622 over TMC's Ajit Maity, who has accumulated 24,998 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ajit Maity, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
13:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 189 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP leading in 189 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats, leaving it 64 short of a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and counting continues across the state.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Sabang, West Bengal, counting has BJP's Amal Kumar Panda currently leading with 46,254 votes. Sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who holds the incumbent's seat, is trailing at 43,622 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,632 votes. With results still being counted, Bhunia's bid to retain Sabang faces a stiff test from the BJP challenger at this stage.
13:12 (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 currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Keshiary Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhadra Hemram leads by 4,010 votes in West Bengal seat
In the Keshiary constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bhadra Hemram is currently leading with 29,519 votes, holding a margin of 4,010 over TMC's Ramjiban Mandi, who has accumulated 25,509 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's PARESH MURMU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:50 (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 would need 59 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat at this stage.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 30,741 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is trailing at 29,111 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,630 votes, keeping this contest closely watched as the final tally continues to come in.
12:29 (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, the NDA is currently leading in 90 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026: Dilip Ghosh leads by 3156 votes over TMC
In Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, BJP's Dilip Ghosh is currently leading with 6,229 votes, holding a margin of 3,156 over TMC's Pradip Sarkar, who has accumulated 3,073 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, 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 for this constituency.
12:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early counting trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front with leads in 175 constituencies, leaving the party 27 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: TMC incumbent Manas Ranjan Bhunia leads in West Bengal seat
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is currently leading as counting continues. The 74-year-old graduate professional is seeking to retain the seat he holds for the party. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is in the contest as counting progresses, with the final result yet to be declared.
11:46 (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 41 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.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Election Result 2026: BJP's Tapan Bhuya leads as counting progresses
In Kharagpur, West Bengal, BJP's Tapan Bhuya is currently leading the count, with TMC's Dinen Roy trailing by 3,604 votes. Roy, the sitting MLA for Kharagpur, has accumulated 18,667 votes against Bhuya's 15,063 so far in the tally. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dinen Roy, who is contesting to retain it but finds himself trailing in the ongoing count as results continue to come in from the constituency.
11:26 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the halfway mark. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.
11:16 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: BJP's Amal Kumar Panda leads over TMC incumbent
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is currently leading with 15,232 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia trails close behind with 14,539 votes. The margin between the two stands at 693 votes, keeping this contest tightly poised as counting continues. Bhunia, 74, a graduate professional with a clean record, is seeking to hold the seat for TMC.
11:06 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results: BJP's Panda Ahead Despite TMC's Bhunia Listed as Leading
In Sabang, the vote count shows a discrepancy. Manas Ranjan Bhunia of TMC has 14,539 votes, while Amal Kumar Panda of BJP has 15,232 votes. This puts the BJP candidate ahead by 693 votes. Although the status fields indicate C1 (TMC) is LEADING and C2 (BJP) is TRAILING, the actual vote totals show the BJP candidate in front. We'll report the status as provided, but the numbers clearly show BJP's Amal Kumar Panda has more votes.
10:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 157 seats, TMC trails at 94
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 94 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
10:45 (IST) May 04
Sabang Assembly Election Result: Counting under way in West Bengal seat
In the Sabang constituency of West Bengal, counting is under way with the incumbent TMC candidate Manas Ranjan Bhunia currently leading with 9,516 votes against BJP's Amal Kumar Panda, who has gathered 9,410 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 106 votes, making this one of the tighter contests in the state as tallying continues.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Sabang Elections 2026: Sabang and its place in the Ghatal regional picture
Sabang, which falls under the Ghatal Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Sabang's result will be part of the broader Ghatal-area picture.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results 2026: Manas Ranjan Bhunia leads with 1,199-vote margin
In Sabang, West Bengal, TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia is currently leading the count with 5,627 votes, holding a margin of 1,199 votes over BJP's Amal Kumar Panda, who has accumulated 4,428 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who is contesting to retain it. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Sabang Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Sabang
In the 2021 Assembly Election, MANAS RANJAN BHUNIA of the Trinamool Congress won Sabang with a margin of 9,864 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:25 (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 them nine seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to cross the majority line. While no seats have been officially declared yet, the situation is fluid and could change as more votes are tallied.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Sabang count
The Congress has fielded Alak Kumar Samai in Sabang. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Result: TMC incumbent watches from outside as counting unfolds
The Sabang constituency in West Bengal is seeing an active count with no candidate carrying the star flag in the current field. Sitting TMC legislator Manas Ranjan Bhunia is not among the candidates in the running, leaving the contest to others in the seat. Counting continues in Sabang as the picture in this West Bengal constituency gradually takes shape.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Sabang Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Sabang contest
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Nakul Chandra Bera in Sabang. 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.
Sabang is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Ghatal Lok Sabha segment. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Amal Kumar Panda (Bharatiya Janata Party), Alak Kumar Samai (Congress), Nakul Chandra Bera (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Manas Ranjan Bhunia (Trinamool Congress), Tapan Kumar Sasmal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Debashis Barman (Amra Bangalee), Gopinath Dey (Independent), and Rafik Ali Saiyed (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, MANAS RANJAN BHUNIA of the Trinamool Congress won Sabang with a margin of 9,864 votes. The runner-up was Amulya Maity of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Sabang 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.