Beleghata Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Kunal Kumar Ghosh wins by 28,576 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:38:12 IST
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Beleghata Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Kunal Kumar Ghosh wins by 28,576 vote margin

Kunal Kumar Ghosh (Trinamool Congress), Paramita Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Partha Chaudhury (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shahina Javed (Congress), Jayanti Mitra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhijit Hazra (Independent), Debdyuti Deb (Independent), Nazir Ahmed (Independent), Pritambar Das (Independent), Sonali Saha (Independent), and Subrata De (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Beleghata 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. Beleghata is a General constituency under the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, PARESH PAUL of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 67,140 votes. The 2016 winner was Paresh Paul of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Beleghata in 2026.
15:38 (IST) May 06
Beleghata Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Kunal Kumar Ghosh wins by 28,576 vote margin
In Beleghata, Kunal Kumar Ghosh of the TMC secured a convincing victory, polling 93,757 votes and defeating BJP’s Partha Chaudhury by a margin of 28,576 votes. CPI(M)’s Paramita Roy finished third with 10,525 votes, as the constituency witnessed a strong performance by the TMC.
18:30 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh holds the lead with 63,747 votes, while BJP's Partha Chaudhury is trailing at 33,073 votes. The margin between the two stands at 30,674 votes at this stage of counting.
18:19 (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 firmly placed at the top of the count. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87, which already crosses the majority mark. If those leads hold, UDF would be well past the threshold. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Chowrangee Election Result 2026: TMC's Bandyopadhyay Nayna Holds Lead
The race in Chowrangee, West Bengal, sees TMC's Bandyopadhyay Nayna in the lead with 55,859 votes. This puts her ahead by a margin of 15,112 votes against BJP's Santosh Kumar Pathak, who has secured 40,747 votes so far. Bandyopadhyay Nayna, the incumbent MLA at 57 years old, is currently topping the vote count as results are still being tallied.
17:57 (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 wins and are leading in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104, and they require 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the running carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest at hand. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh holds a commanding lead with 63,747 votes, while BJP's Partha Chaudhury trails at 33,073 votes, leaving a margin of 30,674 between the two. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
17:35 (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 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 it would need 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Entally Election Results 2026: TMC's Sandipan Saha leads by over 22,000 votes
In the Entally constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sandipan Saha is currently leading with 71,266 votes, holding a margin of 22,324 over BJP's Dr. Priyanka Tibrewal, who has gathered 48,942 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Swarna Kamal Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 166 seats
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 155 more, giving it a tally of 166 and putting it on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 117, with a tally of 119, still 29 seats short of the majority mark.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by over 31,000 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading with 60,700 votes, holding a margin of 31,388 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has accumulated 29,312 votes so far. Ghosh, 58, is contesting on a TMC ticket in what remains an ongoing count, with the gap between the two candidates widening considerably as tallying continues.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 110 more, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, comprising 7 won and 50 leading, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, trailing with a tally of 55 and needing 63 seats to reach 118.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Entally Election Results 2026: TMC's Sandipan Saha leads by over 22,000 votes
In the Entally constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sandipan Saha is currently leading with 62,867 votes, holding a margin of 22,221 over BJP's Dr. Priyanka Tibrewal, who has accumulated 40,646 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Swarna Kamal Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 203 seats, with 6 declared wins and leads in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC currently has a tally of 86, needing 62 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 4 seats at this stage.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by 30070 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading with 56,603 votes, holding a margin of 30,070 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 26,533 votes so far. With no result declared yet, Ghosh, aged 58, continues to hold a commanding position in the count as tallying remains underway in this West Bengal seat.
16:08 (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 won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results 2026: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads by 9,280 votes
In Shyampukur, West Bengal, BJP candidate 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. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Shashi Panja, who finds herself trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
15:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 207 and having won 3, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently at a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats and needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by over 31,000 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the count picture takes centre stage. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh, aged 58, is leading with 49,316 votes, holding a margin of 31,343 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has accumulated 17,973 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
15:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 seats are up for grabs 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 4 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 95 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Maniktala Election Result: BJP's Tapas Roy leads by 6,906 votes over TMC
In the Maniktala constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Tapas Roy is currently leading with 36,217 votes, holding a margin of 6,906 over TMC's Shrreya Pande, who has accumulated 29,311 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.
15:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In the 294-seat West Bengal assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that already clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, needing 68 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with counting still under way across the state.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by 27939 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading with 44117 votes, building a margin of 27939 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 16178 votes so far. The 58-year-old Ghosh is ahead as counting continues, with the result yet to be declared in this West Bengal seat.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats
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 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats, giving it a tally of 52, and still needs 66 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 44 others, taking its tally to 45, with 73 seats still needed to reach 118.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results 2026: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads by 4,864 votes
In Shyampukur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 32,643 votes, holding a margin of 4,864 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has gathered 27,779 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Shashi Panja, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
14:17 (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, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh holds the lead with 41,357 votes, while BJP's Partha Chaudhury is trailing at 12,635 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,722 votes as the final tally from this seat remains awaited.
13:56 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Ballygunge Election Results 2026: Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay leads with a commanding margin
In the Ballygunge constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is currently leading with 74,183 votes, holding a margin of 62,267 over BJP's Shatorupa, who has gathered 11,916 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Mukherjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 188 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 188 constituencies, putting it 40 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Partha Chaudhury currently leading the seat. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh, who has accumulated 37,796 votes so far, is trailing behind. The incumbent from TMC, Paresh Paul, is not among the candidates in the current count. The result is yet to be declared.
13:12 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 29 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Entally Election Results 2026: TMC's Sandipan Saha leads by over 24,000 votes
In the Entally constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sandipan Saha is currently leading with 40,318 votes, holding a margin of 24,137 over BJP's Dr. Priyanka Tibrewal, who has gathered 16,181 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's Swarna Kamal Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting its tally 33 seats beyond 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 in the state, keeping the final picture very much in the balance at this stage.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by over 22,000 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, but the counting numbers tell a clear story. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh, aged 58, is currently leading with 31,487 votes, holding a margin of 22,752 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has polled 8,735 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.
12:29 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 90 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result: Independent's Bijoy Ojha leads early count
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bijoy Ojha is currently leading with 22 votes, while BJP's Vijay Ojha trails with 13,130 votes in the early stages of counting. 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.
12:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies, putting it 27 seats beyond that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading the seat with 15,581 votes, holding a margin of 9,317 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has accumulated 6,264 votes so far. The incumbent from this seat is PARESH PAUL of TMC.
11:46 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Jorasanko Election Result: BJP's Vijay Ojha leads by 7,655 votes
In the Jorasanko constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Vijay Ojha is currently leading with 10,076 votes, holding a margin of 7,655 over TMC's Vijay Upadhyay, who has gathered 2,421 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.
11:26 (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 formally declared yet across the state.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads with a 3,767-vote margin
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading the count with 8,774 votes, holding a margin of 3,767 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 5,007 votes so far. Neither candidate carries an incumbent tag in this contest, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
11:05 (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 77 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Shyampukur Election Results 2026: BJP's Purnima Chakraborty leads by 934 votes
In Shyampukur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Purnima Chakraborty is currently leading with 6,419 votes, holding a margin of 934 over TMC's Shashi Panja, who has accumulated 5,485 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Shashi Panja, who is among the candidates reflected in the leading positions but is trailing behind Chakraborty as votes continue to be tallied.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh currently holds the lead, with BJP's Partha Chaudhury trailing behind by a margin of 434 votes. The sitting seat, held by PARESH PAUL of TMC, adds an interesting dimension to the contest as the numbers continue to come in from this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:24 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Results 2026: TMC's Kunal Kumar Ghosh leads by 434 votes
In the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Kunal Kumar Ghosh is currently leading with 3,524 votes, holding a margin of 434 over BJP's Partha Chaudhury, who has gathered 3,090 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.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Beleghata Election Result: No star candidate found, constituency-level update
Counting is under way in the Beleghata constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting TMC legislator PARESH PAUL is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. The seat, held by the Trinamool Congress in the previous term, is seeing an active contest as results continue to come in from this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where a majority requires 64. NDA holds the early advantage with leads in 51 constituencies, though it still needs 13 more to cross the majority mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 34 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat in the state.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Maniktala Election Result: Shyamal Guha leads early in West Bengal seat
In the Maniktala constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Shyamal Guha is currently leading the count, with CPI's Mousumi Ghosh also showing in the early returns. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sadhan Pande, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote tallies are still being recorded and the contest remains open as counting continues.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway
With counting still in its early stages across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds the largest tally so far, leading in 44 constituencies. TMC is currently leading in 22 seats. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP would need 104 more seats to cross that threshold while TMC requires 126. Others account for a tally of 1 seat at this point.
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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.
Beleghata is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha segment. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kunal Kumar Ghosh (Trinamool Congress), Paramita Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Partha Chaudhury (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shahina Javed (Congress), Jayanti Mitra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhijit Hazra (Independent), Debdyuti Deb (Independent), Nazir Ahmed (Independent), Pritambar Das (Independent), Sonali Saha (Independent), and Subrata De (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, PARESH PAUL of the Trinamool Congress won Beleghata with a margin of 67,140 votes. The runner-up was Kashinath Biswas of the BJP. In 2016, Paresh Paul of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 26,179 votes. round-by-round trends from Beleghata 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.