Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Swaraj Ghosh wins by 23,289 vote margin
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Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Swaraj Ghosh wins by 23,289 vote margin

Anirban Sarkar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Bidesh Ranjan Bose (Trinamool Congress), Sougata Ghosh (Congress), Swaraj Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Panchu Kodali (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), S.K Akthar (Bharatiya National Janata Dal), Chunku Tudu (Independent), Rejina Begam (Independent), and Sk Akbar Ali (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Saptagram 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. Saptagram is a General constituency. In 2021, TAPAN DASGUPTA of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Saptagram in 2026.
22:25 (IST) May 06
Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Swaraj Ghosh wins by 23,289 vote margin
In Saptagram, Swaraj Ghosh of BJP secured a strong victory, polling 1,02,414 votes and defeating TMC’s Bidesh Ranjan Bose by a margin of 23,289 votes. CPI(M)’s Anirban Sarkar finished third with 9,198 votes, as the constituency favoured the BJP.
18:20 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP leads TMC in West Bengal seat
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is currently leading with 1,02,414 votes, while TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose is trailing at 79,125 votes. The margin between the two stands at 23,289 votes as the contest continues in this West Bengal assembly seat.
18:09 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Election: Majority Mark Elusive as Counting Continues
As the vote count progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, the crucial majority mark of 118 seats remains just out of reach for any single alliance. Currently, candidates from various other parties and independents collectively hold a tally of 115. They've already secured 10 seats and are leading in another 105, putting them a mere 3 seats shy of the majority if these leads translate into wins. The SPA has garnered 60 seats so far, with 7 confirmed victories and leads in 53 constituencies, requiring an additional 58 seats to reach the majority. The NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all based on current leads, and would need to win 63 more seats to surpass the majority threshold. As it stands, no alliance has yet managed to secure the necessary numbers to claim a majority in the 234-seat legislative assembly.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Balagarh Election Results 2026: BJP's Sumana Sarkar leads by over 41,000 votes
In Balagarh, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumana Sarkar is currently leading with 1,25,145 votes, holding a margin of 41,771 over TMC's Ranjan Dhara, who has accumulated 83,374 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's MANORANJAN BAPARI, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:46 (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 leads in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, still needing 42 to reach the majority threshold.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Saptagram, counting is still under way with BJP's Swaraj Ghosh currently leading the contest against TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose. Ghosh holds a margin of 23,289 votes at this stage, with 102,414 votes against Bose's 79,125. The result for this West Bengal constituency is yet to be declared.
17:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined tally to 115, just 3 seats 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. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Chunchura Election Results 2026: BJP's Subir Nag leads by 29,460 votes
In Chunchura, West Bengal, BJP candidate Subir Nag is leading with 86,810 votes, holding a margin of 29,460 over TMC's Debangshu Bhattacharya, who has gathered 57,350 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Asit Mazumder (Tapan), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 180, TMC trails at 103
Counting in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly is well underway, with BJP holding a tally of 180 seats, having won 11 and leading in 169 others. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP needs to hold its current leads to stay on course. TMC has a tally of 103, with 2 seats won and 101 leads in hand, still 45 seats short of the majority mark.
16:52 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is currently leading the seat, holding an advantage of 22,609 votes over TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose, who is trailing with 70,789 votes against Ghosh's tally of 93,398. The sitting TMC legislator TAPAN DASGUPTA is not among the candidates in the current count.
16:41 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 9 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Chanditala Election Result 2026: TMC's Swati Khandoker leads with 16,324-vote margin
In Chanditala, West Bengal, the counting figures currently show TMC's sitting MLA Swati Khandoker holding a lead of 16,324 votes over BJP's Debasish Mukherjee. Khandoker, who is 58 years old, has accumulated 76,499 votes so far, while Mukherjee stands at 60,175. The seat is currently held by TMC's Swati Khandoker, and with counting still under way, she is maintaining her position at the top of the tally in this West Bengal constituency.
16:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 197 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 197, with 4 seats won and leads in 193, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 85, with 1 seat won and leads in 84, still needing 63 more seats to reach the majority mark.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh holds the lead with 82,786 votes, while TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose is trailing at 60,198 votes. The margin between the two stands at 22,588 votes. The sitting TMC legislator TAPAN DASGUPTA is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Jangipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Prosenjit Bag leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Jangipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Prosenjit Bag is currently leading with 42,202 votes, holding a margin of 2,376 over TMC's Snehasis Chakraborty, who has gathered 39,826 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Snehasis Chakraborty, who finds himself trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, leading in 207 and having won one, putting the party well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC, by contrast, has a tally of 72 seats, leading in 71, and would need 76 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:26 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP's Swaraj Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is trailing in the payload order yet holds 61,647 votes against TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose, who has 45,918 votes, leaving a gap of 15,729 votes between the two as counting progresses.
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 those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
14:40 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP's Swaraj Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is currently leading with 40,272 votes, while TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose is trailing with 32,492 votes, a gap of 7,780 votes separating the two. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
14:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way 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 halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared so far in the state.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: TMC Ahead as Counting Continues
In West Bengal's Saptagram constituency, the TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose is currently in the lead with 23,076 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Swaraj Ghosh, who has secured 29,639 votes, creating a margin of 6,563 votes between them. Neither candidate is the incumbent, and with the final results still to be announced, the seat is very much up for grabs as the vote count progresses.
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 35 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
13:13 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP's Swaraj Ghosh leads TMC in West Bengal seat
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is currently trailing in the vote tally, while TMC candidate Bidesh Ranjan Bose holds the lead at this stage of counting. The sitting TMC legislator TAPAN DASGUPTA is not among the candidates in the current count. Votes continue to be tallied as the contest in this West Bengal seat remains open.
12:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: BJP's Swaraj Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, as the counting progresses, BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is currently leading. In the current snapshot, no candidate is flying a star flag, so the update reflects the constituency's picture as it stands. Ghosh has secured 9,892 votes, while TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose has garnered 8,359 votes. This puts Ghosh ahead by a margin of 1,533 votes. The counting is still ongoing, and no final result has been declared for this seat yet.
12:19 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results 2026: TMC's Bidesh Ranjan Bose leads as counting continues
In Saptagram, West Bengal, TMC candidate Bidesh Ranjan Bose is currently leading the count with 8,359 votes. BJP's Swaraj Ghosh is trailing with 9,892 votes tallied so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapan Dasgupta, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting continues across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 109 seats and needs 39 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, where the incumbent TMC legislator TAPAN DASGUPTA held the seat going into this election. Results are yet to be declared, and the final picture from this constituency is still taking shape as votes continue to be tallied. Saptagram remains one of the seats to watch as the West Bengal count progresses.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats past that threshold on current trends, while TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to be in contention for a majority. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, where the incumbent TMC legislator TAPAN DASGUPTA had held the seat going into this election. Results are yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied. The final picture from this West Bengal assembly seat is expected to emerge as counting progresses through the day.
10:45 (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 threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the early 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 of counting.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Chunchura Election Result: Independent's Suman Sarkar leads early count
Counting is underway in Chunchura, West Bengal, where Independent candidate Suman Sarkar is among those leading in the early stages. BJP's Subir Nag is also showing in the leading positions at this point in the count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Asit Mazumder (Tapan), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote counting unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them over the crucial majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is trailing with leads in 53 seats, needing 95 more to cross the majority threshold. It's important to note that no seats have been officially declared as won yet, meaning the final outcome remains fluid at this point in the counting process.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues
Counting is underway in Saptagram, West Bengal, with no confirmed leader emerging from the constituency at this stage. The sitting seat, held by TMC's TAPAN DASGUPTA, is being contested as votes are tallied. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive picture, the Saptagram race remains open, and the final shape of the result is still to take form as the count progresses.
10:09 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Saptagram's count
Votes cast in Saptagram are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Saptagram.
09:59 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Saptagram
As counting advances in Saptagram, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 9 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:49 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result 2026: The final numbers in Saptagram — what to look for
The votes being counted in Saptagram May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.
09:39 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Saptagram are now being counted. With 9 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:29 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Saptagram should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
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 putting BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 44 constituencies. TMC is leading in 22 seats at this stage of counting. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP would need 104 more seats to reach that threshold, while TMC requires 126. Others account for leads in one seat so far, and no results have been declared yet.
09:19 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Saptagram contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Swaraj Ghosh in Saptagram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, with no high-profile candidate among those currently in the race. The sitting MLA, TAPAN DASGUPTA of TMC, does not feature in the current candidate returns. S.K Akthar of Bharatiya National Janata Dal and Swaraj Ghosh of BJP are both showing as leading at this stage, with the contest still open as votes continue to be tallied.
09:09 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results: How Trinamool Congress is positioned in Saptagram
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Bidesh Ranjan Bose in Saptagram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result 2026: BNJD and BJP candidates leading in early count
Counting is underway in the Saptagram constituency of West Bengal, where S.K Akthar of the Bharatiya National Janata Dal and Swaraj Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party are both showing leads in the early stages. The seat is currently held by TMC's TAPAN DASGUPTA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as the count progresses.
08:59 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Saptagram's count progresses
Candidates representing CPM, TMC, CONG, BJP, BNARP, BNJD, IND are contesting in Saptagram and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
08:49 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Anirban Sarkar of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Anirban Sarkar, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Saptagram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:39 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results 2026: The 9 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Saptagram include Anirban Sarkar (CPM), Bidesh Ranjan Bose (TMC), Sougata Ghosh (CONG), and Swaraj Ghosh (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:29 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Results: Has Saptagram's vote pattern shifted since 2021?
As counting progresses in Saptagram, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when TAPAN DASGUPTA of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
08:19 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Assembly Election Results 2026: Saptagram among West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies May 4
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Saptagram's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
08:09 (IST) May 04
Saptagram Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Saptagram is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 9 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Saptagram is a General constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anirban Sarkar (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Bidesh Ranjan Bose (Trinamool Congress), Sougata Ghosh (Congress), Swaraj Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Panchu Kodali (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), S.K Akthar (Bharatiya National Janata Dal), Chunku Tudu (Independent), Rejina Begam (Independent), and Sk Akbar Ali (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, TAPAN DASGUPTA of the Trinamool Congress won Saptagram. round-by-round trends from Saptagram 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.