Tehatta Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Subrata Kabiraj wins by 28,253 vote margin
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Tehatta Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Subrata Kabiraj wins by 28,253 vote margin

Arabinda Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jyotirmoy Sarkar (Congress), Dilip Kumar Poddar (Trinamool Congress), Subodh Chandra Biswas (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subrata Kabiraj (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jamat Ali Mandal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Najbul Ansary (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Milan Sarkar (Independent), Judhisthir Sarkar (Independent), and Samar Kumar Biswas (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Tehatta 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. Tehatta is a General constituency under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment, with 252,454 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Tapas Kumar Saha of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 6,915 votes. The 2021 turnout was 89.1%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Tehatta in 2026.
22:56 (IST) May 06
Tehatta Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Subrata Kabiraj wins by 28,253 vote margin
In Tehatta, Subrata Kabiraj of BJP registered a strong victory, securing 1,12,138 votes and defeating TMC’s Dilip Kumar Poddar by a margin of 28,253 votes. CPI(M)’s Subodh Chandra Biswas finished third with 25,629 votes, as BJP emerged on top.
18:29 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Update: TMC's Rukbanur Rahman Ahead as Counting Continues
In Palashipara, West Bengal, the latest vote count shows TMC candidate Rukbanur Rahman in the lead with 44,382 votes. BJP's Anima Dutta is currently behind with 47,060 votes, creating a difference of 2,678 votes between them. The seat was previously held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, who is not currently among the top three candidates in the running. The counting process is still underway, and no official result has been announced yet.
18:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 179, TMC trails at 106
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, putting its tally at 106, meaning it needs 42 more seats to reach the majority mark. Other candidates together account for a tally of 58 seats at this stage.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar holds the lead with 51,360 votes, staying just 947 votes ahead of BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has accumulated 50,413 votes. The sitting MLA, Tapas Kumar Saha of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
17:45 (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 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
17:34 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads despite vote deficit
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 68,970 votes, though BJP's Samarendranath Ghosh has polled 71,265 votes, placing the margin at 2,295 votes in favour of Ghosh at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 164 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 164 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 153 constituencies, putting the party past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 121, with 2 wins and leads in 119 seats. Others account for a combined tally of 58 seats at this stage.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC leads in a razor-thin contest
Counting is still under way in the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, where TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar holds a narrow lead over BJP's Subrata Kabiraj. The margin between the two stands at just 202 votes, making this one of the tightest races in the state at this stage of counting. No result has been declared yet.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads BJP by razor-thin 202 votes
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently leading with 47,444 votes, holding a margin of just 202 votes over BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has accumulated 47,242 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
16:50 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result 2026: BJP's Anima Dutta leads by a narrow 128 votes
In Palashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Anima Dutta is currently leading with 31,868 votes, holding a slender margin of 128 over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has accumulated 31,740 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
16:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 205 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 205, with 7 seats won and leads in 198 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC sits at a tally of 83, having won 1 seat and leading in 82. TMC needs 65 more seats to reach the majority mark at this stage of counting.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. Dilip Kumar Poddar of TMC holds the lead at this stage, while the incumbent Tapas Kumar Saha, also of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. The final outcome from this seat remains to be seen as votes continue to be tallied.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: Dilip Kumar Poddar of TMC in the lead as counting continues
In Tehatta, West Bengal, TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently ahead in the vote count with 37,211 votes. However, BJP's Subrata Kabiraj is trailing with 40,861 votes. The current gap between them is 3,650 votes. The Tehatta seat is presently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top three candidates in the current standings.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently leading the contest, while BJP's Subrata Kabiraj is trailing in this closely watched seat. The sitting legislator Tapas Kumar Saha of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:56 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 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 99, with 9 seats already won and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing at a tally of 19, with leads in 19 constituencies and no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads BJP's Bapan Ghosh by 7,448 votes
In Kaliganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 54,323 votes, holding a margin of 7,448 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 46,875 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), 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.
15:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 208 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 208, with 1 seat won and leads in 207 others. TMC is trailing with a tally of 72, needing 76 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar currently holds a lead with 27,279 votes, while BJP's Subrata Kabiraj is trailing at 22,636 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,643 votes at this stage of counting.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads
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 148 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 42 seats, giving it a tally of 42, and still needs 76 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 35, bringing its tally to 37, with 81 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads BJP rival by 7,080 votes
In Kaliganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 41,661 votes, holding a margin of 7,080 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 34,581 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), 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.
14:50 (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 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats, needing 65 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with counting still under way across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently leading the contest, pulling ahead of BJP's Subrata Kabiraj by a margin of 11,148 votes, with Poddar having accumulated 20,808 votes against Kabiraj's 9,660 so far in the count.
14:29 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads BJP's Bapan Ghosh by 7,080 votes
In Kaliganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 41,661 votes, holding a margin of 7,080 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has gathered 34,581 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), 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.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 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 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat as counting continues.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leading by over 13,000 votes
Counting is still ongoing in West Bengal's Tehatta constituency, with no final result declared yet. TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently at the forefront, having secured 16,415 votes. He's leading the race by a significant margin of 13,019 votes against BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has garnered 3,396 votes so far. Neither candidate in this particular election holds an incumbent position.
13:44 (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 mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, bringing its tally to 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads by 18,186 votes
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 26,946 votes, holding an 18,186-vote margin over CPM's Prabhas Majumdar, who has gathered 8,760 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting, leaving the final picture still to take shape.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads as counting continues
As the vote count for the Tehatta constituency in West Bengal progresses, no candidate has yet secured a definitive win. The current tally shows BJP's Subrata Kabiraj in the lead, with TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar trailing behind. Notably, the incumbent MLA, Tapas Kumar Saha of TMC, is not appearing in the current vote count. The final outcome for Tehatta is still being determined as more votes are processed.
13:01 (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 sits at 16, the NDA has built a commanding position in the early count. The alliance has won 3 seats outright and is currently leading in 21 more, taking its tally to 24, which is well past the majority threshold. If these leads hold, NDA would be on course to form the government. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Anima Dutta leads by 1,855 votes
In Palashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Anima Dutta is currently leading with 4,835 votes, holding a margin of 1,855 over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has gathered 2,980 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:39 (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 majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting the party 33 seats beyond that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach a majority. No seats have been formally declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently trailing in the vote tally, while BJP's Subrata Kabiraj holds the lead at this stage of counting. The sitting MLA Tapas Kumar Saha of TMC is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: BJP's Subrata Kabiraj leads in West Bengal seat
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Subrata Kabiraj is currently leading, with counting still under way. TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar is trailing in the contest, with a margin of 5,097 votes separating the two candidates at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:06 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 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 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads by 999 votes over BJP
In Kaliganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Alifa Ahmed is currently leading with 11,562 votes, holding a margin of 999 over BJP's Bapan Ghosh, who has accumulated 10,563 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the result yet to be declared.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats and needs 40 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the field. Milan Sarkar, a 34-year-old Independent candidate, and Samar Kumar Biswas, a 71-year-old Independent, are both showing as leading at this stage. The sitting seat was previously held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, though the incumbent is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
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 the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No declared wins have been recorded yet as counting continues.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Hamidul Haque leads early count
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Hamidul Haque is currently leading the count, with Amra Bangalee's Swapan Mondal also placed among the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, 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.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it just short of that mark with no seats declared yet. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting is still underway, and the final picture across all 294 seats is yet to emerge.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
In the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, early counting trends show two Independent candidates at the forefront of the race. Milan Sarkar, 34, and Samar Kumar Biswas, 71, are both showing leads as votes are tallied. The sitting seat, held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, is being closely watched as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still four seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of that mark. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold as counting continues across the union territory.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In the Kaliganj constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Shaikh Kabil Uddin is currently leading the count, with CPM's Sabina Iyasmin Sekh also placed among the leading positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nasiruddin Ahamed (Lal), 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.
10:27 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result 2026: Counting day in West Bengal: Tehatta's moment in the tally
Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Tehatta is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results formally declared yet, BJP holds leads across 157 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting the party nine ahead of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 53 seats and would need 95 more to reach that threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state.
10:17 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Tehatta
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Tapas Kumar Saha of the Trinamool Congress won Tehatta with a margin of 6,915 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: No star candidate, counting under way
Counting is under way in Tehatta, one of West Bengal's assembly constituencies, with the result yet to be declared. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates currently in the frame. Early trends from the constituency are still taking shape as the full picture of the contest continues to emerge.
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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.
Tehatta is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 252,454 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 89.1% was recorded in the 2021 election. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arabinda Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jyotirmoy Sarkar (Congress), Dilip Kumar Poddar (Trinamool Congress), Subodh Chandra Biswas (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subrata Kabiraj (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jamat Ali Mandal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Najbul Ansary (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Milan Sarkar (Independent), Judhisthir Sarkar (Independent), and Samar Kumar Biswas (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Tapas Kumar Saha of the Trinamool Congress won Tehatta with a margin of 6,915 votes. The runner-up was Ashutosh Paul of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Tehatta 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.