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Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
Arijit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jaydev Roy (Congress), Bidhan Upadhyay (Trinamool Congress), Adwaitya Das (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Debshwar Besra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Biswajit Bauri (Bapi) (All India Secular Front), and Swapan Kabi (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Barabani 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. Barabani is a General constituency under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, BIDHAN UPADHYAY of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. The 2016 winner was Bidhan Upadhyay of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Barabani in 2026.
16:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats
As the vote count continues in West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 195 others, which would put them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 88 seats, having won 1 and leading in 87, meaning they'd need 60 more to reach the majority.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 90,860 votes, holding a margin of 11,503 over the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 79,357 votes. Upadhyay, 56, who holds the seat and is contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself trailing in this contest as counting continues. Roy, 34, is pressing ahead with a comfortable cushion at this stage.
16:06 (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 won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a combined tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be comfortably placed. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 210 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC is placed at a tally of 70, needing 78 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 83,301 votes, holding a margin of 11,787 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay. The incumbent, who is seeking another term from this seat, has accumulated 71,514 votes so far and finds himself trailing in the count. With results yet to be declared, counting continues in this closely watched contest.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and needs 68 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading the count with 72,840 votes, holding a margin of 8,537 over the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 64,303 votes so far. The 56-year-old incumbent is trailing in second place as counting continues in this constituency. No star flag is active for either candidate in the payload, so this update draws from the broader contest picture with results yet to be declared.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 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 199 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and still needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 64,156 votes, holding a margin of 6,340 over his nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is trailing with 57,816 votes as counting continues. Upadhyay, 56, is facing a stiff challenge from the 34-year-old Roy, with results yet to be declared.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 86 seats and would need 62 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 56,821 votes, holding a margin of 6,966 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 49,855 votes so far. Upadhyay, the incumbent MLA representing the TMC, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. Results for the constituency are yet to be declared.
12:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 181 constituencies against a majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage of counting, leaving the party 59 seats short of the halfway threshold. With no results formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Arijit Roy is currently leading with 40,670 votes, holding a margin of 5,973 votes over his nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who is seeking to retain the seat, is trailing with 34,697 votes in hand. Counting is still underway, and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 171 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 171 constituencies, putting it 23 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 94 seats and would need 54 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
11:55 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay trails BJP's Arijit Roy
In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is currently trailing as counting progresses. BJP's Arijit Roy, 34, holds the lead with 32,058 votes against Upadhyay's 28,110, a margin of 3,948 votes separating the two. Upadhyay, who holds the seat, has accumulated 1 criminal case on record against Roy's 19. The result is yet to be declared.
11:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the halfway mark. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.
11:13 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay trails BJP's Arijit Roy
In Barabani, the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is currently trailing in the counting. BJP's Arijit Roy, 34, holds the lead with 8,296 votes against Upadhyay's 8,088, putting the margin between them at 208 votes. The incumbent, who is contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself on the back foot at this stage of counting in the West Bengal constituency.
10:42 (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 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 92 seats and would need 56 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains fluid at this stage.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 2,429 votes, holding a margin of 79 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 2,350 votes. Upadhyay, a 56-year-old incumbent seeking to retain the seat, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. The result is yet to be declared, and the contest remains tight between the two candidates.
10:26 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Barabani's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Barabani, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Barabani.
10:22 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay in the lead, BJP right on his heels
Counting is ongoing in West Bengal's Barabani constituency, and it looks like TMC's sitting MLA, Bidhan Upadhyay, is currently ahead. Bidhan Upadhyay, who currently holds the seat for TMC, has managed to gather 2,350 votes. Not far behind is BJP's Arijit Roy, who has secured 2,429 votes. This means the race is incredibly close, with only 79 votes separating the two candidates at this point in the counting process.
10:16 (IST) May 04
Barabani Elections 2026: Debshwar Besra (SUCI(C)) awaits the round-wise verdict
Debshwar Besra, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:06 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Barabani fits into the broader picture
Barabani is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
09:56 (IST) May 04
Barabani Elections 2026: Barabani and the Asansol Lok Sabha connection
Barabani falls under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Asansol area as counting advances.
09:46 (IST) May 04
Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4
Votes cast in Barabani are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
09:36 (IST) May 04
Barabani Elections 2026: How Asansol is tracking Barabani's result
Barabani, which falls under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Barabani's result will be part of the broader Asansol-area picture.
09:26 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results 2026: 7 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Barabani include Arijit Roy (BJP), Jaydev Roy (CONG), Bidhan Upadhyay (TMC), and Adwaitya Das (AJUP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:23 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues
Initial indications from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly show the BJP taking the lead, currently ahead in 44 constituencies for a total of 44. The TMC is trailing, leading in 22 seats, bringing their total to 22. Other parties are leading in one seat. With 148 seats needed for a majority, the BJP requires an additional 104 seats to reach that mark, while the TMC needs 126, and the counting process is ongoing throughout the state.
09:16 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Barabani
Votes cast in Barabani 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 Barabani.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay in the thick of it
In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is in a closely watched contest as counting progresses. The 56-year-old, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries one criminal case on record, is among those currently in the running. Independent candidate Swapan Kabi, 62, is also in contention in this General category seat, making it a fight worth following as the numbers come in.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results: How Aam Janata Unnayan party is positioned in Barabani
The Aam Janata Unnayan party has fielded Adwaitya Das in Barabani. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:02 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: Independent's Swapan Kabi leads, TMC's Upadhyay close behind
In Barabani, West Bengal, counting is underway with Independent candidate Swapan Kabi currently leading the seat. The constituency is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who is also in the contest and figures among the leading candidates at this stage. With vote totals still being tallied, the gap between the two remains to be established as the count progresses across this West Bengal assembly seat.
08:56 (IST) May 04
Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Biswajit Bauri (Bapi) faring? Watching the Barabani count
Biswajit Bauri (Bapi), contesting on a All India Secular Front ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:46 (IST) May 04
Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 294: how Barabani contributes to West Bengal's tally
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Barabani's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
08:36 (IST) May 04
Barabani Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Barabani
Early trends from Barabani should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: Barabani in focus on West Bengal's counting day
Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Barabani is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
08:16 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results 2026: How is Jaydev Roy faring? Watching the Barabani count
Jaydev Roy, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:06 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Barabani
As counting advances in Barabani, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 7 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:56 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Barabani, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
07:46 (IST) May 04
Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing BJP, CONG, TMC, AJUP, SUCI(C), AISF, IND are contesting in Barabani and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
07:36 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: State-wide trends and what Barabani adds to the picture
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Barabani's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:26 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Barabani count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Arijit Roy in Barabani. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:16 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results: Independents in the fray: Barabani's non-party contestants
1 independent candidate is also in the fray in Barabani — including Swapan Kabi. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:06 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results: What a lead in May 4 count will mean
As counting progresses in Barabani, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
06:56 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Result 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Barabani
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Barabani, 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.
06:46 (IST) May 04
Barabani Election Results: Congress in the Barabani contest
The Congress has fielded Jaydev Roy in Barabani. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:36 (IST) May 04
Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: Arijit Roy (BJP) awaits the round-wise verdict
Arijit Roy, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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.
Barabani is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arijit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jaydev Roy (Congress), Bidhan Upadhyay (Trinamool Congress), Adwaitya Das (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Debshwar Besra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Biswajit Bauri (Bapi) (All India Secular Front), and Swapan Kabi (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, BIDHAN UPADHYAY of the Trinamool Congress won Barabani. In 2016, Bidhan Upadhyay of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Barabani will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to West Bengal's state-wide tally across its 294 Assembly segments.
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