Sagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over TMC's sitting MLA
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Sagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over TMC's sitting MLA

Anukul Patra (Bahujan Samaj Party), Prasanta Khutia (Congress), Bankim Chandra Hazra (Trinamool Congress), Sumanta Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Swapan Singha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Anupam Pani (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Kanai Mandal (Jan Sangh Party) — 7 candidates contesting from Sagar 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. Sagar is a General constituency under the Mathurapur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Bankim Chandra Hazra of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. Bankim Chandra Hazra had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sagar in 2026.
18:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leading in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past the majority mark on current trends. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, still needing 42 seats to reach the majority threshold.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal holds the lead with 94,502 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra is trailing at 88,017 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,485 votes, keeping the contest closely watched as tallying continues in this seat.
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 is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats, with their tally standing at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Patharpratima Election Results 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads by 3,807 votes
In Patharpratima, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading with 61,837 votes, holding a margin of 3,807 over BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has accumulated 58,030 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Jana, 76, a post-graduate and the incumbent in this constituency, has so far kept the BJP challenger at bay as votes continue to be tallied.
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 constituencies, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC is at 106 seats, with 2 wins and leading in 104 seats, meaning they still need 42 more to reach the majority.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 94,502 votes, holding a margin of 6,485 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 88,017 votes and is trailing at this stage. The 76-year-old incumbent is facing a stiff challenge as the contest in this seat continues to unfold.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes
In Kultali, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 135445 votes, holding a margin of 58548 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 76897 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 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 187 seats. They've already secured 9 seats and are leading in 178 others, putting them comfortably over the majority mark if these trends persist. The TMC, on the other hand, has a tally of 96, having won 1 seat and leading in 95, meaning they'd need 52 more to cross the majority line.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 88,597 votes, holding a margin of 6,320 over the sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 82,277 votes. Hazra, the incumbent from All India Trinamool Congress, is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Election Update: No Alliance Has Crossed the Majority Mark Yet
As the vote count continues for all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, the magic number for a majority is 118. Currently, candidates from various parties and independents are collectively ahead in the state with 117 seats, just shy of the required majority. They have secured 3 seats outright and are leading in 114 others. The NDA is holding steady with 58 seats, leading in 58 constituencies and with no seats declared as won yet. The SPA has garnered 55 seats, having won 7 and leading in 48 more, and they require an additional 63 seats to reach the majority threshold.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by over 61,000 votes
In Kultali, West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 1,23,973 votes, building a margin of 61,260 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 62,713 votes so far. Mondal, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is holding a commanding position as counting continues. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is looking to retain it with a substantial lead at this stage.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 196 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 196 seats. This includes 4 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies, placing them comfortably over the majority mark should these leads be maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has secured 86 seats, with 1 win and leads in 85, requiring an additional 62 seats to reach the majority.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 76,408 votes, holding a margin of 4,553 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has polled 71,855 votes. The 76-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 138 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 137 constituencies and have won 1, taking their combined tally to 138, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 49 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 49 and leaving it 69 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, placing its tally at 43, still 75 seats away from the majority threshold.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Kulpi Election Results 2026: TMC's Barnali Dhara leads over BJP by 2,951 votes
In the Kulpi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Barnali Dhara is currently leading with 28,667 votes, holding a margin of 2,951 over BJP's Abani Naskar, who has accumulated 25,716 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jogaranjan Halder, 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.
15:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 208 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 208, with 1 seat won and leads in 207 others. TMC has a tally of 72, needing 76 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading the contest with 71,048 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra is trailing at 65,959 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,089 votes at this stage of counting.
15:13 (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 has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Kakdwip Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipankar Jana leads by over 10,000 votes
In Kakdwip, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 66,397 votes, holding a margin of 10,589 over TMC's Manturam Pakhira, who has polled 55,808 votes. Pakhira, who currently holds the seat and is contesting to retain it, finds himself trailing in this count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
14:51 (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 as results continue to come in from across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 64,845 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra is trailing at 59,818 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,027 votes at this stage of counting.
14:29 (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. NDA 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 in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: TMC's Joydeb Halder leads over BJP rival
In Mandirbazar, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Joydeb Halder S/O - Kartick Chandra Halder currently holding the lead with 18,818 votes. BJP candidate Mallika Paik W/O - Ashok Paik is trailing at 12,648 votes, putting the margin between the two at 6,170 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder, and counting continues as the final picture in this constituency takes shape.
14:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 52,322 votes, holding a margin of 3,251 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 49,071 votes so far. The 76-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched across the seat.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority threshold. SPA holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more to get there. No alliance has sealed a declared win in any seat so far, with counting still in progress across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Patharpratima Election Results 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads by 1,070 votes
In Patharpratima, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading the count with 15,796 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is holding off a challenge from BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, trailing at 14,726 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,070 votes, with counting still in progress.
13:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 148 seats. BJP is currently leading in 183 seats, putting it ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 39,503 votes, holding a margin of 3,812 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 35,691 votes so far. The 76-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates continues to unfold.
13:02 (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 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority 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 across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik in the lead as counting continues
In West Bengal's Mandirbazar constituency, BJP candidate Mallika Paik, wife of Ashok Paik, is currently ahead with 1,799 votes. The incumbent TMC candidate, Joydeb Halder, is trailing with 5,019 votes, placing him 3,220 votes behind the BJP candidate at this point. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.
12:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 181 constituencies against a majority mark of 148. The party still needs to hold those leads to cross the threshold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, requiring 59 more to reach the majority mark. With no results formally declared yet, the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 25,732 votes, holding a margin of 1,775 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 23,957 votes and is trailing at this stage. The 76-year-old incumbent, a post-graduate, is facing a tough contest from the 39-year-old Mandal as votes continue to be tallied.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 119 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 68 seats, still needing 50 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 40 seats, requiring 78 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far, and counting continues across constituencies.
12:07 (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 leading in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jogaranjan Halder, 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 165 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and would need 47 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 12,446 votes, holding a margin of 765 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 11,681 votes and is trailing at this stage. The 76-year-old incumbent, a post-graduate and a zero-criminal-case candidate, is facing a stiff challenge from the 39-year-old Mandal as the contest remains open.
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 is leading in 2 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues across the union territory.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Kultali Election Results 2026: Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 7,818 votes
In Kultali, West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is leading the count with 10,416 votes, holding a margin of 7,818 over CPM's Ramsankar Halder, who has gathered 2,598 votes so far. Mondal, the sitting MLA for this constituency, is currently ahead as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is reinforcing his position at the top of the tally at this stage.
11:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in play
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 its tally just past that threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 107 seats. With results still coming in, the final picture across the state remains open.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 6,568 votes, holding a margin of 686 over sitting TMC legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 5,882 votes so far. The 76-year-old incumbent is trailing at this stage as the contest between the two candidates continues to unfold.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 6,568 votes. Sitting MLA, currently held by TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, is trailing in the count with 5,882 votes. Mandal holds a margin of 686 votes over the incumbent at this stage of counting, with the result yet to be declared.
10:44 (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, giving it a tally that 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.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Patharpratima Election Results 2026: CPM's Satyaranjan Das leads over TMC's Samir Kumar Jana
In Patharpratima, West Bengal, CPM candidate Satyaranjan Das is currently leading, with counting still underway in this constituency. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is also in the contest and figures among the leading positions at this stage. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive margin, the race in Patharpratima remains active as results continue to come in.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Results: How Sagar's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Sagar, 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.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 157 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 53 seats and would need 95 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Results: How to interpret an early lead in Sagar's count
As counting progresses in Sagar, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no final result declared yet. The sitting legislator Bankim Chandra Hazra of TMC is among those in the contest, bringing an incumbent's weight to this General category seat. Votes are still being tallied and the picture from Sagar is expected to firm up as counting progresses through the day.
10:11 (IST) May 04
Sagar Election Results: West Bengal's Assembly count and Sagar's contribution
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Sagar'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.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting underway, no alliance near majority yet
Counting is in progress across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark. Early leads show a close contest with no alliance yet in a position to claim a majority. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with leads in 39 seats, requiring 79 more to get there. No seats have been declared in any camp at this stage.
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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.
Sagar is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Mathurapur Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anukul Patra (Bahujan Samaj Party), Prasanta Khutia (Congress), Bankim Chandra Hazra (Trinamool Congress), Sumanta Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Swapan Singha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Anupam Pani (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Kanai Mandal (Jan Sangh Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Bankim Chandra Hazra of the Trinamool Congress won Sagar. Bankim Chandra Hazra had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Sagar 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.