Shibpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads by 15,739 votes
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Shibpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads by 15,739 votes

Jagannath Bhattacharyya (All India Forward Bloc), Bimalesh Kumar Hela (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rana Chatterjee (Trinamool Congress), Rudranil Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shrabanti Singh (Congress), Kartick Shil (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhisek Mondal (Independent), Raj Roy (Independent), Sanjay Karmakar (Independent), and Surojit Das (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Shibpur 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. Shibpur is a General constituency under the Howrah Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Manoj Tiwary of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 32,603 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Shibpur in 2026.
22:26 (IST) May 06
Shibpur Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Rudranil Ghosh wins by 16,058 vote margin

In Shibpur, Rudranil Ghosh of BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 89,615 votes and defeating TMC’s Dr Rana Chatterjee by a margin of 16,058 votes. AIFB’s Dr Jagannath Bhattacharyya finished third with 12,542 votes, as the constituency backed the BJP.

18:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, needing 42 more seats to reach the majority threshold. Results are still coming in across the state.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh in the lead as counting progresses
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, the current candidate list doesn't feature any prominent "star" candidates, so this update reflects the broader constituency picture. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently ahead with 83,294 votes. He holds a lead of 15,739 votes over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has secured 67,555 votes so far. The sitting MLA for this seat is Manoj Tiwary from TMC, and the vote counting is still ongoing.
17:57 (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 leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. 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 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads still being counted.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Howrah Madhya Election Result 2026: TMC's Arup Roy leads BJP's Biplab Kumar Mandal by 1,855 votes
In Howrah Madhya, West Bengal, TMC's Arup Roy is currently leading with 52,761 votes, holding a margin of 1,855 over BJP's Biplab Kumar Mandal, who has gathered 50,906 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Arup Roy, S/o Late Prabhat Roy. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the vote count 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 threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star designation, so the seat's broader contest takes centre stage. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is leading with 83,294 votes, holding a margin of 15,739 over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has gathered 67,555 votes so far. The incumbent for this seat is Manoj Tiwary of TMC, though counting is still under way.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies, needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far and requiring 63 more seats to reach 118.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Bally Election Result 2026: TMC's Mishra leads BJP rival by 1,302 votes
In the Bally constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Kailash Kumar Mishra is currently leading with 20,179 votes, holding a margin of 1,302 over BJP's Sanjay Kumar Singh, who has accumulated 21,481 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rana Chatterjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP has won 8 seats and is leading in 192 more, giving it a tally of 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, putting its tally at 84. Other parties together account for a tally of 59 seats at this stage of counting.
16:41 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the running carries the star flag, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers are telling us at this stage of counting. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 74,981 votes, holding a margin of 15,794 over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has accumulated 59,187 votes and is trailing at this point. The result is yet to be declared.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses
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 122, having won 3 seats while leading in 119 more, crossing the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, all in leads and none yet declared. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 45 others, bringing its tally to 49 seats, still 69 short of the majority mark on current numbers.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results 2026: Ranjan Paul of BJP Ahead, Gulsan Mullick of TMC Trails
In West Bengal's Panchla constituency, BJP's Ranjan Paul is currently in the lead, having secured 63,623 votes. The incumbent, TMC's Gulsan Mullick, is trailing with 86,824 votes compared to Paul's count, placing Mullick behind by 23,201 votes. Vote counting is ongoing, and the final outcome for this West Bengal assembly seat has not yet been announced.
16:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 203 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
BJP holds a commanding position in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, leading in 203 constituencies with 4 seats already declared, giving the party a tally of 207. The majority mark stands at 148. TMC is currently leading in 73 seats with 1 declared, putting its tally at 74, meaning the party needs 74 more seats to reach the majority mark. Counting continues across the state.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads as counting progresses
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading the count with 65,393 votes. TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee is trailing behind with 52,121 votes, leaving a margin of 13,272 votes between the two. The sitting MLA Manoj Tiwary of TMC is not among the candidates in the running here, making this a closely watched seat as counting continues.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 142 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won 1, giving them a combined tally of 142 seats, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins declared so far, placing its tally at 45, still 73 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43, with 75 more seats needed to reach the majority mark.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Umesh Rai leads over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading with 31,679 votes, holding a margin of 3,464 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who is trailing at 28,215 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's GAUTAM CHOWDHURI, 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.
15:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 209 constituencies with one declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 148. TMC currently has a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one won, and still needs 78 more seats to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads as counting progresses
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh holds the lead with 51,104 votes, while TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee is trailing at 40,179 votes, leaving a margin of 10,925 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.
15:02 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 17 seats won and leads in 68 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 36, has won 10 seats and is leading in 26. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: BJP's Umesh Rai leads by 2,303 votes
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Umesh Rai is currently leading with 27,800 votes, holding a margin of 2,303 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has accumulated 25,497 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's GAUTAM CHOWDHURI, 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
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 needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the race carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from constituency-level facts. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 51,104 votes, while TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee is trailing at 40,179 votes, putting the margin between the two at 10,925 votes. The result is yet to be declared.
14:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and 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 a tally of 96 seats, with 3 formally won and leads in 93 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results 2026: BJP's Ranjan Paul Ahead, TMC Incumbent Trails
In Panchla, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ranjan Paul is currently ahead with 44,677 votes. The sitting MLA for the seat, TMC's Gulsan Mullick, is trailing with 57,200 votes. The current gap between them is 12,523 votes, with Mullick having more votes overall but still trailing in the race. Vote counting is ongoing, and a final result for this constituency has not yet been announced.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting seat, held by TMC's Manoj Tiwary, is seeing a contest where BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 41,459 votes against TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has polled 32,365 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,094 votes at this stage of counting.
13:33 (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 built a commanding position through the counting so far. The alliance has won 6 seats outright and is currently leading in 17 more, giving it a combined tally of 23 seats, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA, trailing well behind, has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the union territory.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: BJP's Umesh Rai leads TMC by 2,462 votes
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading with 24,569 votes, holding a margin of 2,462 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has accumulated 22,107 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Gautam Chowdhuri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and would need 60 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been formally declared yet in the state.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading the count with 37,411 votes. TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee is trailing at 28,566 votes, putting the margin between the two at 8,845 votes. Incumbent Manoj Tiwary of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
12:50 (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 currently leading in 76 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Bally Election Results 2026: TMC's Kailash Kumar Mishra leads by 411 votes over BJP
In the Bally constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Kailash Kumar Mishra is currently leading with 6,626 votes, holding a margin of 411 over BJP's Sanjay Kumar Singh, who has tallied 6,215 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rana Chatterjee, 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
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front, currently leading in 181 constituencies and needing 148 seats for a majority. TMC is leading in 89 seats, still 59 short of that mark. With no seats declared yet across the state, the count remains fluid, and the gap between the two principal parties stands at 92 seats in current leads.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading the count with 26,987 votes. TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee is trailing with 21,391 votes, leaving a margin of 5,596 between the two. Incumbent Manoj Tiwary of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
12:07 (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 currently leading in 83 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared as yet, with counting still in progress.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results 2026: BJP's Ranjan Paul Ahead, TMC Incumbent Trails
In West Bengal's Panchla constituency, BJP candidate Ranjan Paul is currently in the lead with 17,877 votes. The incumbent MLA, TMC's Gulsan Mullick, is trailing with 20,814 votes. The current gap between them is 2,937 votes. As vote counting continues in this West Bengal constituency, Mullick, who currently holds the seat for the TMC, is behind Paul.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 109
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 109 seats, needing 39 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting unfold.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: counting under way in West Bengal seat
Counting is under way in the Shibpur assembly constituency in West Bengal, with votes still being tallied across rounds. The seat, held by incumbent Manoj Tiwary of TMC, is among the constituencies being closely watched as the day progresses. No result has been declared yet, and the final picture from this West Bengal segment is expected to emerge as counting continues.
11:26 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:16 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results 2026: Gulsan Mullick leads with 4,119-vote margin
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading with 14,771 votes, holding a margin of 4,119 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has gathered 10,652 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Gulsan Mullick, who is contesting again and maintaining the top position as counting continues.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting MLA Manoj Tiwary of TMC is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. BJP's Rudranil Ghosh holds the lead at this stage, with TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee trailing by a margin of 3,377 votes as tallying continues across the rounds.
10:45 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 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 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results 2026: Gulsan Mullick holds narrow lead over BJP rival
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading with 6,949 votes, holding a margin of 1,388 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 5,561 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Gulsan Mullick, who is also the candidate in the running here. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in West Bengal as vote counting 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. The TMC is leading in 53 seats at this point, meaning they'd need 95 more to reach the majority mark. While no seats have been officially declared yet, the situation is expected to evolve as more ballot papers are tallied.
10:24 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Results: How Shibpur's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Shibpur, 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.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with the BJP holding an early lead. The sitting seat was last held by TMC's Manoj Tiwary, and the contest here is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet for this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Results: How Trinamool Congress is positioned in Shibpur
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Rana Chatterjee in Shibpur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Shibpur Election Result 2026: Rudranil Ghosh of BJP leads with 1,845-vote margin
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 5,962 votes, holding a margin of 1,845 votes over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has accumulated 4,117 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manoj Tiwary, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
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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.
Shibpur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Howrah Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jagannath Bhattacharyya (All India Forward Bloc), Bimalesh Kumar Hela (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rana Chatterjee (Trinamool Congress), Rudranil Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shrabanti Singh (Congress), Kartick Shil (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhisek Mondal (Independent), Raj Roy (Independent), Sanjay Karmakar (Independent), and Surojit Das (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manoj Tiwary of the Trinamool Congress won Shibpur with a margin of 32,603 votes. The runner-up was Rathin Chakrabarty of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Shibpur 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.