Shyampukur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty wins by 14,633 vote margin
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Shyampukur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty wins by 14,633 vote margin

Jhuma Das (All India Forward Bloc), Purna Ghosh (Congress), Purnima Chakraborty (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shashi Panja (Trinamool Congress), Gouranga Khatua (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Anita Jaiswal (Independent), Ayan Chakraborty (Independent), Barnali Ghosh (Independent), Chhaya Ghosh (Independent), Rima Mondal (Independent), Sanjay Bagaria (Independent), and Uma Goswami (Independent) — 12 candidates contesting from Shyampukur 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. Shyampukur is a General constituency under the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, SHASHI PANJA of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 22,520 votes. The 2016 winner was Shashi Panja of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Shyampukur in 2026.
22:27 (IST) May 06
Shyampukur Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Purnima Chakraborty wins by 14,633 vote margin
In Shyampukur, Purnima Chakraborty of BJP secured a convincing win, polling 60,248 votes and defeating TMC’s Shashi Panja by a margin of 14,633 votes. AIFB’s Jhuma Das finished third with 7,356 votes, as BJP emerged victorious in the constituency.
18:20 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies. TMC is placed second with a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies, while TMC still requires 42 more to reach it.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: Purnima Chakraborty leads as Shashi Panja trails
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 60,248 votes, holding a margin of 14,633 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has gathered 45,615 votes so far. Chakraborty, 42, is putting up a strong showing in this seat as counting continues, with Panja trailing behind in what remains a closely watched contest in the state.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Maniktala Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapas Roy leads TMC by 10,668 votes
In Maniktala, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tapas Roy is currently leading with 66,901 votes, holding a margin of 10,668 over TMC's Shrreya Pande, who has gathered 56,233 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sadhan Pande, 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.
17:35 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are ahead in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 106 seats, with 2 declared wins and leads in 104, and still requires 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP leads as TMC's Shashi Panja trails
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 60,248 votes, while TMC's Shashi Panja, the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing at 45,615 votes. The margin between the two stands at 14,633 votes as the contest continues to unfold.
17:13 (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 61 seats and is leading in 26 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Results 2026: BJP's Vijay Ojha leads by 11,040 votes over TMC
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Vijay Ojha is currently leading with 48,221 votes, holding an 11,040-vote margin over TMC's Vijay Upadhyay, who has gathered 37,181 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Vivek Gupta, 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.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 200 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 200 seats. They've officially won 8 seats and are leading in 192 others, putting them comfortably over the majority mark if these trends persist. The TMC has secured 84 seats, with 1 win and leads in 83 constituencies. Other parties are collectively holding 59 seats at this point.
16:41 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: Shashi Panja trails BJP's Purnima Chakraborty by 14,633 votes
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Shashi Panja is currently trailing BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty by a margin of 14,633 votes as counting continues. Chakraborty, aged 42, has accumulated 60,248 votes so far, while Panja stands at 45,615. The incumbent minister, who has held this seat, finds herself on the back foot at this stage of the count.
16:29 (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 99 seats, comprising 14 declared wins and leads in 85 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in the state.
16:19 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Results 2026: BJP's Vijay Ojha leads by nearly 10,000 votes
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Vijay Ojha is currently leading with 41,782 votes, holding a margin of 9,899 over TMC's Vijay Upadhyay, who has gathered 31,883 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Vivek Gupta, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 203 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
BJP holds a tally of 207 seats in West Bengal, leading in 203 constituencies with 4 declared wins, well past the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly. TMC is placed at a tally of 74, leading in 73 seats with 1 win, and still needs 74 more seats to reach the majority mark. Counting continues across the state.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 46,421 votes, holding a margin of 9,280 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has gathered 37,141 votes so far. Shashi Panja, a graduate professional and the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing as counting continues. Chakraborty, 42, has secured a notable lead at this stage, though the result is yet to be declared.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 141 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 confirmed yet, 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.
15:36 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result 2026: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by over 31,000 votes
In Beleghata, West Bengal, TMC candidate Kunal Kumar Ghosh is leading with 49,316 votes, holding a margin of 31,343 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 17,973 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Paresh Paul, 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 and having won one. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP is well within range if these leads hold. TMC, rendered here as TMC, currently has a tally of 70, needing 78 more seats to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with BJP's Purnima Chakraborty currently holding the lead with 32,643 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Shashi Panja is trailing at 27,779 votes, putting the margin between the two at 4,864 votes. With results yet to be declared, Chakraborty's lead over the incumbent makes this one of the closely watched contests in the state.
15:02 (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. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 4 declared wins and 93 constituencies where it is currently leading. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result 2026: Independent's Bijoy Ojha leads early count
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bijoy Ojha is currently leading, with BJP's Vijay Ojha trailing in the count so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Vivek Gupta, 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.
14:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 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 194 seats, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and still needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet in the state.
14:30 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Purnima Chakraborty, 42, is currently leading with 32,643 votes, holding a margin of 4,864 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has accumulated 27,779 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.
14:17 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, putting its tally at 96. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Results 2026: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by 28,722 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Kunal Kumar Ghosh is leading with 41,357 votes, holding a margin of 28,722 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 12,635 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Paresh Paul, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and still needs 64 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 27,479 votes, holding a margin of 4,007 votes over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has accumulated 23,472 votes so far. Shashi Panja, a 63-year-old graduate professional, is trailing at this stage of counting as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched seat.
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.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result 2026: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh Ahead Amidst BJP Challenge
Counting is ongoing in Beleghata, West Bengal, and it's TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh who's currently leading in this constituency. BJP's Partha Chaudhury, aged 41, has secured 9,161 votes so far. In contrast, Kunal Kumar Ghosh of TMC has garnered 37,796 votes, establishing a lead of 28,635 votes. The current holder of this seat is TMC's PARESH PAUL, though he isn't among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions.
13:12 (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 leading in 88 seats and would need 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. The sitting TMC legislator Dr. Shashi Panja faces a tough contest as the seat remains keenly watched. No result has been declared yet and the final outcome is still to be determined.
12:50 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA, trailing at a distance, has a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and leads in 2 others, and would need 13 more to reach the majority mark.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result 2026: Independent's Bijoy Ojha leads early in Jorasanko
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bijoy Ojha is currently leading with 27 votes, while BJP's Vijay Ojha trails with 15,933 votes counted so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Vivek Gupta, 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.
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 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 would need 59 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 16,617 votes, holding a margin of 2,481 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has gathered 14,136 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Panja, a graduate professional contesting on a TMC ticket, finds herself trailing at this stage as Chakraborty, aged 42, maintains her position at the top.
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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result 2026: Independent's Bijoy Ojha leads early count
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bijoy Ojha is currently leading with 17 votes, while BJP's Vijay Ojha trails with 10,076 votes counted so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's VIVEK GUPTA, 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.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 108
Counting is underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past that threshold on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 9,418 votes, holding a margin of 1,430 votes over TMC's Shashi Panja, who is trailing at 7,988 votes. Chakraborty, 42, is a General category candidate who has cleared her 12th standard. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
11:26 (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 away from the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet. SPA is trailing with leads in 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result 2026: BJP's Vijay Ojha leads by 5,448 votes in West Bengal seat
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Vijay Ojha is currently leading with 7,121 votes, holding a margin of 5,448 over TMC's Vijay Upadhyay, who has gathered 1,673 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Vivek Gupta, 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.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats beyond that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been formally declared yet, with the contest still very much in motion across the state.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads as Shashi Panja trails
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the contest has drawn attention with BJP's Purnima Chakraborty holding a lead of 934 votes over TMC's Shashi Panja. Chakraborty has accumulated 6,419 votes so far, while Panja stands at 5,485. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.
10:45 (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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 constituencies, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the early count with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Shyampukur
In the 2021 Assembly Election, SHASHI PANJA of the Trinamool Congress won Shyampukur with a margin of 22,520 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Maniktala Election Result: BJP's Tapas Roy leads by 476 votes over TMC
In Maniktala, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tapas Roy is currently leading with 3,031 votes, holding a margin of 476 over TMC's Shrreya Pande, who has gathered 2,555 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sadhan Pande, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Shyampukur — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Shyampukur include Jhuma Das (AIFB), Purna Ghosh (CONG), Purnima Chakraborty (BJP), and Shashi Panja (TMC) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, and would need 95 more to cross the halfway point. It's important to note that no seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation could still change as counting progresses throughout the state.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Shyampukur contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Purnima Chakraborty in Shyampukur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Result: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads over TMC's Shashi Panja
In the Shyampukur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 3,146 votes, holding a margin of 283 votes over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has gathered 2,863 votes so far. Chakraborty, 42, is a General category candidate who has cleared her 12th standard. Counting is still underway and no final result has been declared from this seat yet.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Shyampukur's count explained
Votes cast in Shyampukur 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 Shyampukur.
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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.
Shyampukur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha segment. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jhuma Das (All India Forward Bloc), Purna Ghosh (Congress), Purnima Chakraborty (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shashi Panja (Trinamool Congress), Gouranga Khatua (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Anita Jaiswal (Independent), Ayan Chakraborty (Independent), Barnali Ghosh (Independent), Chhaya Ghosh (Independent), Rima Mondal (Independent), Sanjay Bagaria (Independent), and Uma Goswami (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, SHASHI PANJA of the Trinamool Congress won Shyampukur with a margin of 22,520 votes. The runner-up was Sandipan Biswas of the BJP. In 2016, Shashi Panja of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 13,155 votes. round-by-round trends from Shyampukur 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.