Sandeshkhali Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sanat Sardar wins by 17,510 vote margin
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Sandeshkhali Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sanat Sardar wins by 17,510 vote margin

Jharna Sardar (Trinamool Congress), Yudhisthir Bhumij (Congress), Rabindra Nath Mahata (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sanat Sardar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sajal Kumar Sardar (Independent), Sanat Munda (Independent), Subal Chandra Sardar (Independent), and Harish Chandra Sardar (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Sandeshkhali 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. Sandeshkhali is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency under the Basirhat Lok Sabha segment, with 238,633 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Sukumar Mahata of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 39,685 votes. Sukumar Mahata had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sandeshkhali in 2026.
22:23 (IST) May 06
Sandeshkhali Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Sanat Sardar wins by 17,510 vote margin
In Sandeshkhali, Sanat Sardar of BJP secured a convincing victory, polling 1,07,189 votes and defeating TMC’s Jharna Sardar by a margin of 17,510 votes. CPI(M)’s Rabindra Nath Mahata finished third with 12,921 votes, as the constituency backed the BJP.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tightens as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in the 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that threshold yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 105 constituencies and have won 10, bringing their tally to 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, giving it a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. The majority mark remains uncrossed at this stage of counting.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Minakhan Election Results 2026: TMC's Usha Rani Mondal leads by 15,183 votes
In the Minakhan constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Usha Rani Mondal is currently leading with 63,706 votes, holding a margin of 15,183 over BJP's Rudrendra Patra, who has gathered 48,523 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Mondal, 52, is the sitting MLA for this seat and is contesting on an SC category ticket. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
17:57 (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 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168 others, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, and they would need 42 more to reach the majority.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, BJP's Sanat Sardar holds the lead as vote counting progresses. Sardar has accumulated 72,654 votes so far, with TMC's Jharna Sardar trailing behind at 63,440 votes. The margin between the two candidates currently stands at 9,214 votes, with the result yet to be declared in this constituency.
17:35 (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 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Surajit Mitra leads over BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC candidate Surajit Mitra (Badal) is currently leading with 107,060 votes, holding a margin of 15,284 over BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee, who has gathered 91,776 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 166 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP currently holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 constituencies, putting it 18 seats beyond the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 119 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 117, and needs 29 more to reach the majority mark.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, BJP's Sanat Sardar is currently leading the count with 61,848 votes, holding a margin of 9,373 over TMC's Jharna Sardar, who has gathered 52,475 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
16:51 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 20 declared wins and leads in 77 more. The Congress-led alliance has a tally of 21 seats, all from current leads, and needs 43 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: Rekha Patra of BJP in the lead as counting progresses
In West Bengal's Hingalganj constituency, BJP candidate Rekha Patra is currently ahead in the vote count with 60,850 votes. However, TMC's Ananda Sarkar is not far behind, having secured 63,225 votes, creating a margin of 2,375 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is TMC's Debes Mandal, who is not currently among the top three candidates in the leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and the final results have not yet been announced.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 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 203 seats. They've secured 6 seats and are leading in 197. The TMC is trailing with 86 seats, having won 1 and leading in 85, and still needs 62 more to cross the majority threshold. Other parties have collectively secured 54 seats so far.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sanat Sardar is currently leading the count with 56,527 votes, holding a margin of 9,445 votes over TMC's Jharna Sardar, who has accumulated 47,082 votes so far. The 47-year-old postgraduate candidate carries one criminal case on record. Counting is still in progress, and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.
16:07 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats across the state.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Haroa Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Matin Muhammad leads with a commanding margin
In Haroa, West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Matin Muhammad is currently leading the count with 52,971 votes, while BJP's Bhaskar Kumar Mondal trails at 13,770 votes, a gap of 39,201 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Islam Sk Nurul (Haji), 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.
15:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 207 of them with 3 declared wins, and needs 62 fewer seats than the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is placed at a tally of 70, leading in 69 constituencies with 1 declared win, and still needs 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Sanat Sardar currently leading the contest. TMC's Jharna Sardar is trailing behind by a margin of 4,203 votes, with Sardar having accumulated 42,986 votes against Jharna Sardar's 38,783. The sitting seat holder from TMC, Sukumar Mahata, is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: BJP's Sanat Sardar leads by a narrow 145 votes
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sanat Sardar is currently leading with 35,922 votes, holding a slender margin of 145 over TMC's Jharna Sardar, who has accumulated 35,777 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, where TMC's Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 28,957 votes. BJP's Sanat Sardar, a 47-year-old post-graduate with one criminal case on record, is trailing at 24,850 votes, putting the gap between the two candidates at 4,107 votes. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election 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 are cumulatively leading in 151 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40, and still needs 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 34, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed for a majority.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Haroa Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Matin Muhammad leads with a commanding margin
In the Haroa constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC candidate Abdul Matin Muhammad currently holding a substantial lead on 36,184 votes. BJP's Bhaskar Kumar Mondal is trailing with 6,441 votes, putting the gap between the two at 29,743 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Islam Sk Nurul (Haji), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result 2026: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads with 4,107-vote margin
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading the count with 28,957 votes. The 41-year-old postgraduate candidate holds a margin of 4,107 votes over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 24,850 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 128 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, still needing 65 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Minakhan Election Results 2026: AISF's Pratik Mondal leads as counting progresses
In the Minakhan constituency of West Bengal, All India Secular Front candidate Pratik Mondal is currently leading the count with 24,043 votes. BJP's Rudrendra Patra is trailing at 8,714 votes, placing him 15,329 votes behind Mondal at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Usha Rani Mondal, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
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 majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads over BJP by 4568 votes
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 23,674 votes, holding a margin of 4,568 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has gathered 19,106 votes so far. Jharna Sardar, a 41-year-old post-graduate with no criminal cases on record, represents the Scheduled Tribe category. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
13:33 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Surajit Mitra leads as counting progresses
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC's Surajit Mitra (Badal) is currently leading the count with 51,215 votes, holding a margin of 28,327 votes over BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee, who has accumulated 22,888 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, 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.
13:11 (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 trailing with leads in 88 seats and would need 60 more to reach the majority mark. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads with 4,236-vote margin
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading the count with 18,301 votes. The 41-year-old postgraduate has built a margin of 4,236 votes over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who stands at 14,065 votes. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:49 (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 a tally of 25, with 2 seats formally won and leads in 23 more. SPA, trailing at a tally of 3, has won 1 seat and is leading in 2 others. Counting continues across the union territory.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Rekha Patra leads by 2,644 votes
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Rekha Patra is currently leading with 16,969 votes, holding a margin of 2,644 over TMC's Ananda Sarkar, who has accumulated 14,325 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debes Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:29 (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 BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats beyond the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and would need 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as the tally continues to shift.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads over BJP rival
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Jharna Sardar is currently leading the count with 12,539 votes, holding a margin of 2,568 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 9,971 votes so far. The 41-year-old postgraduate candidate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads by 2,050 votes
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 7,100 votes, holding a margin of 2,050 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 5,050 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Deganga Election Results 2026: TMC's Anisur Rahaman Bidesh leads with 3,029-vote margin
In the Deganga constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Anisur Rahaman Bidesh is currently leading with 6,086 votes, holding a margin of 3,029 votes over AISF's Md Mofidul Hoque Sahaji Mintu, who has gathered 3,057 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rahima Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting crosses halfway mark
With results still being counted across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 154 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 108 seats and needs 40 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues across the state.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting progresses
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. Neither of the two candidates in focus carries a high-profile flag, so the contest draws attention at the constituency level alone. Independent candidate Subal Chandra Sardar and TMC's Jharna Sardar are both showing leads at this stage, with vote totals yet to reflect a decisive picture as the count continues.
11:25 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold, and counting continues across Kerala.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee leads early count
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Sourya Banerjee is currently leading as counting progresses in this constituency. Congress candidate Abu Esahak Gazi is also among those leading in the early stages. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: No star candidate leads counting so far
Counting is underway in the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, where no high-profile candidate features among those in contention at this stage. Independent candidate Subal Chandra Sardar, aged 55, is currently leading, while TMC's Jharna Sardar is also showing in the leading column. The sitting MLA, Sukumar Mahata of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
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 95 constituencies, leaving them 23 seats short of that mark. SPA is leading in 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority threshold. NDA is trailing in the current count with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to be in contention for a majority. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Minakhan Election Result 2026: BJP's Rudrendra Patra leads as counting progresses
In the Minakhan constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Rudrendra Patra is currently leading, with Independent candidate Saurav Das also reflecting a leading position in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Usha Rani Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote count for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats unfolds, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority, though no official results have been declared yet. At this point in the counting, the TMC is leading in 53 seats. With no seats officially declared so far, the final outcome could still see significant changes.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: No star candidate leading in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, where neither of the two candidates in the fray carries a high-profile flag. Independent candidate Subal Chandra Sardar, aged 55, and TMC's Jharna Sardar are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote tallies yet to reflect a clear picture. The sitting seat was last held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, adding an incumbent dimension to the contest.
10:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads early in Puducherry as counting gets underway
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where a majority requires 16. In the early stages, NDA is leading in 5 seats, leaving it 11 short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, needing 13 more to reach the threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Ananda Sarkar leads as counting progresses
In the Hingalganj constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Ananda Sarkar is currently leading, with BJP's Rekha Patra also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debes Mandal, 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.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly are placing BJP ahead with leads in 44 constituencies, while TMC is currently leading in 22. No seats have been declared yet on either side. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 104 more seats to reach it and TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in Sandeshkhali, one of West Bengal's closely watched assembly constituencies. The seat, currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, is seeing votes being tallied as the day progresses. With results yet to be declared, the final picture from Sandeshkhali is expected to emerge as counting advances through the remaining rounds.
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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.
Sandeshkhali is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Basirhat Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 238,633 voters on its electoral rolls. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jharna Sardar (Trinamool Congress), Yudhisthir Bhumij (Congress), Rabindra Nath Mahata (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sanat Sardar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sajal Kumar Sardar (Independent), Sanat Munda (Independent), Subal Chandra Sardar (Independent), and Harish Chandra Sardar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sukumar Mahata of the Trinamool Congress won Sandeshkhali with a margin of 39,685 votes. The runner-up was Dr Bhaskar Sardar of the BJP. Sukumar Mahata had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Sandeshkhali 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.