Ranaghat Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads as counting continues

Ranaghat Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads as counting continues

Arindam Biswas (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Ashim Kumar Biswas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Birendranath Podder (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rita Paul Das (Congress), Sougata Kumar Burman (Trinamool Congress), Nani Gopal Mistry (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manmatha Biswas (Independent), and Subham Mondal (Independent) — 8 candidates contesting from Ranaghat Dakshin 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. Ranaghat Dakshin is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Ranaghat Lok Sabha segment, with 285,180 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Mukut Mani Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 16,515 votes. The 2016 winner was Rama Biswas of the CPM. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Ranaghat Dakshin in 2026.
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Ranaghat Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads as counting continues
18:29 (IST) May 04
Chakdaha Election Results 2026: BJP's Bankim Chandra Ghosh leads with a 29,149-vote margin
In the Chakdaha constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh is currently leading the count with 77,060 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bankim Chandra Ghosh, who is ahead of TMC's Subhankar Singha (Jishu), who has so far accumulated 47,911 votes. The margin between the two stands at 29,149 votes, with counting still in progress.
18:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168 more, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, and would need 42 more to reach the majority mark.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading as vote counting progresses. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP, though the result is yet to be declared. Counting remains underway and the final outcome for this assembly seat is still to be confirmed.
17:56 (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 threshold if the current trends 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, bringing its tally to 36, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result 2026: BJP's Ashim Biswas leads with a wide margin
In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, BJP's Ashim Biswas is currently leading the count with 65,040 votes. The sitting MLA is holding his ground comfortably, with a margin of 26,372 votes over TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has accumulated 38,668 votes and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
17:35 (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.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead as votes continue to be counted. Ashim Kumar Biswas of the BJP holds a lead of 57,953 votes over TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, who has tallied 68,164 votes against Biswas's 1,26,117. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP, though the result is yet to be declared.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count in progress, majority mark at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set 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, just 2 short of the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, with no seats declared in its favour so far. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukanta Biswas leads by 41270 votes
In Krishnaganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukanta Biswas is currently leading with 97,245 votes, holding a margin of 41,270 over TMC's Samir Kumar Poddar, who has accumulated 55,975 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 200 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 84 seats, with 1 win and leads in 83, meaning it still needs 64 more to reach the majority mark.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading the count with Ashim Kumar Biswas holding 100,379 votes against TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, who has gathered 54,820 votes. The margin between the two stands at 45,559 votes with the result yet to be declared. The sitting MLA from this constituency had represented the BJP in the previous term.
16:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA will be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Kalyani Election Results 2026: BJP's Anupam Biswas leads with 12,223-vote margin
In the Kalyani constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Anupam Biswas is currently leading with 51,284 votes, holding a margin of 12,223 over TMC's Dr. Atindra Nath Mondal, who has accumulated 39,061 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ambika Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 212 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 216 seats, leading in 212 of them with 4 declared, and is on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC has a tally of 64 seats at this stage, still needing 84 more to reach the majority mark.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal SC seat
In Ranaghat Dakshin, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The constituency, which falls under West Bengal's reserved SC segment, has BJP currently holding the lead as votes continue to be tallied. The sitting MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari of BJP is the incumbent from this seat, adding an extra layer of interest to the final count.
15:45 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP's Ashim Biswas leads by over 18,000 votes
In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Ashim Biswas is currently leading the count with 35,300 votes. TMC's Barnali Dey Roy is trailing at 16,765 votes, leaving a margin of 18,535 between the two. Counting is still underway in this SC-reserved constituency, with Biswas holding a commanding position as results continue to come in.
15:24 (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 seat declared. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70, having declared one win and leading in 69 seats. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 62 more seats to cross it, while TMC still requires 78.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading as vote counting continues. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP, though the result is yet to be declared. Counting remains underway and the final outcome for this assembly seat is still to be determined.
15:01 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 17 seats won and 68 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF, trailing in the count, has a tally of 36, comprising 10 won seats and 26 seats where it is leading. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Kalyani Election Results 2026: BJP's Anupam Biswas leads with 8,889-vote margin
In the Kalyani constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Anupam Biswas is currently leading with 31,936 votes, holding an 8,889-vote margin over TMC's Dr. Atindra Nath Mondal, who is trailing at 23,047 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ambika Roy, 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.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats, still needing 65 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP's Ashim Kumar Biswas is currently leading the count with 75,498 votes, holding a margin of 35,181 over TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, who has gathered 40,317 votes so far. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP, though counting is still under way and no result has been declared.
14:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 96 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 94 others. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all from leads with no seats won yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Haringhata Election Results 2026: BJP's Asim Kumar Sarkar leads with a margin of 15,132 votes
In Haringhata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Asim Kumar Sarkar is currently leading the count with 36,803 votes. TMC's Dr. Rajib Biswas is trailing at 21,671 votes, putting the margin between the two at 15,132 votes. Sarkar, who is 65 years old and belongs to the SC category, is holding his ground as counting continues in this constituency.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, the BJP's Ashim Kumar Biswas is currently leading the count with 62,108 votes, holding a margin of 33,125 over TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, who has gathered 28,983 votes so far. The seat's incumbent, Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
13:33 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 83 constituencies. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Chakdaha Election Results 2026: TMC's Subhankar Singha (Jishu) leads over sitting BJP MLA
In Chakdaha, West Bengal, TMC candidate Subhankar Singha (Jishu) is currently leading with 19,881 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bankim Chandra Ghosh, who is trailing in the count with 31,638 votes against him — putting the margin at 11,757 votes in favour of Singha (Jishu) at this stage of counting.
13:11 (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 leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the halfway threshold. No results have been formally declared yet in the state.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
Counting is underway in Ranaghat Dakshin, one of West Bengal's keenly watched assembly segments. BJP's Ashim Kumar Biswas is currently leading the contest with 45,127 votes, while TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman trails on 20,473 votes, leaving a margin of 24,654 between the two. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of BJP, though results are yet to be declared.
12:49 (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, NDA is currently leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Chakdaha Election Result 2026: TMC's Subhankar Singha (Jishu) Ahead, BJP's Sitting MLA Trails
In Chakdaha, West Bengal, TMC candidate Subhankar Singha (Jishu) is currently in the lead with 16,647 votes. The incumbent MLA, BJP's Bankim Chandra Ghosh, is trailing in the vote count with 26,581 votes. At this point in the counting, the margin between the two stands at 9,934 votes in favor of the sitting MLA.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 181 seats, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Congress and CPM are leading in one seat each, while others account for the remaining leads.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Ranaghat Dakshin constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashim Kumar Biswas currently holds the lead with 27,888 votes, while TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman is trailing at 12,395 votes, putting the margin between the two at 15,493 votes at this stage of counting.
12:07 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. SPA is trailing considerably, leading in just 1 seat at this stage of counting.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Chakdaha Election Results 2026: TMC's Subhankar Singha (Jishu) leads as counting progresses
In the Chakdaha constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Subhankar Singha (Jishu) is currently leading with 10,605 votes. Sitting MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh of BJP, who holds the seat, is trailing at 15,990 votes against Singha (Jishu), putting the margin at 5,385 votes in favour of the TMC candidate as counting continues.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet at this stage of counting.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting MLA from this constituency is Mukut Mani Adhikari of the BJP. As votes continue to be tallied, the seat remains closely watched, with the final outcome yet to be determined in this West Bengal assembly constituency.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result 2026: BJP's Ashim Kumar Biswas leads by 5027 votes
In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashim Kumar Biswas is currently leading with 8,838 votes, holding a margin of 5,027 over TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, who has gathered 3,811 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mukut Mani Adhikari, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Results 2026: CPM's Mrinal Biswas (Mini) leads early count
In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, CPM candidate Mrinal Biswas (Mini) is currently leading the count, with Independent candidate Asim Biswas also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashim Biswas, 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.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, needs 148 for majority
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 on course for a majority if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 101 seats. Congress is leading in 3 seats, while CPM holds a lead in 1. Others account for leads in the remaining seats.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: Incumbent BJP's Mukut Mani Adhikari faces TMC challenge
Counting is underway in Ranaghat Dakshin, a reserved constituency in West Bengal where the sitting BJP legislator Mukut Mani Adhikari is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, a 48-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is currently leading in the seat. SUCI(C)'s Nani Gopal Mistry is also showing in the leading column as early trends continue to come in from this SC-category constituency.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 constituencies, needing 54 more seats to reach a majority. NDA is trailing with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to cross the majority mark. No alliance has secured a declared win in any seat at this stage of counting.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting gets underway in West Bengal seat
Early trends from Krishnaganj in West Bengal show Congress candidate Sankar Sarkar holding a lead as counting progresses. BSP's Dulal Biswas is also among those showing in the early returns. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up as the count continues across rounds.
10:23 (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 constituencies, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 seats. This puts them nine seats ahead of the 148 needed for a majority, should these leads hold. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, meaning they would require 95 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve as more votes are tallied.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Result: Incumbent BJP's Mukut Mani Adhikari faces TMC challenge
Counting is underway in Ranaghat Dakshin, a reserved constituency in West Bengal where the sitting BJP legislator Mukut Mani Adhikari is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman, a 48-year-old postgraduate with a clean record, is showing early leads in this SC-category seat, with SUCI(C)'s Nani Gopal Mistry also in the frame as tallies continue to come in.
10:03 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where a majority requires 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 constituencies, leaving it 16 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and needs 28 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Results 2026: CPM's Mrinal Biswas (Mini) leads early count
In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, CPM candidate Mrinal Biswas (Mini) is currently leading the count, with Independent candidate Asim Biswas also showing in the leading positions. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashim Biswas, 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.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Ranaghat Dakshin Election Results: How Communist Party of India (Marxist) is positioned in Ranaghat Dakshin
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Arindam Biswas in Ranaghat Dakshin. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly are placing BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 44 constituencies. TMC is trailing at this stage with leads in 22 seats. With the majority mark sitting at 148, BJP still needs 104 more seats to cross that threshold, while TMC requires 126. Others account for leads in one seat so far, and no results have been declared yet.
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Ranaghat Dakshin is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Ranaghat Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 285,180 voters on its electoral rolls. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arindam Biswas (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Ashim Kumar Biswas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Birendranath Podder (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rita Paul Das (Congress), Sougata Kumar Burman (Trinamool Congress), Nani Gopal Mistry (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manmatha Biswas (Independent), and Subham Mondal (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Mukut Mani Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Ranaghat Dakshin with a margin of 16,515 votes. The runner-up was Barnali Dey Roy of the TMC. In 2016, Rama Biswas of the CPM had won the seat with a margin of 17,253 votes. round-by-round trends from Ranaghat Dakshin 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.