Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Jeber Sekh wins by 30,780 vote margin
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Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Jeber Sekh wins by 30,780 vote margin

Asif Khan (Congress), Jeber Sekh (Trinamool Congress), Sudhangshu Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Saikat Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jakir Hossain Mondal (All India Secular Front), Mozammel Hossain Mondal (Bala) (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sukla Saha (Mukta) (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Utpal Ghosh (Independent), and Shubhankar Rudra (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Chapra 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. Chapra is a General constituency under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment, with 248,014 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Rukbanur Rahman of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 12,118 votes. The 2021 turnout was 86.11%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chapra in 2026.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC's Jeber Sekh leads in West Bengal seat
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Jeber Sekh is currently trailing in the numbers, while BJP's Saikat Sarkar holds the lead with 13,399 votes against Jeber Sekh's 41,015, putting the TMC candidate well ahead by 27,616 votes. The sitting MLA, Rukbanur Rahman of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, counting is well underway with leads emerging across constituencies. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 129 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Kaliganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Alifa Ahmed leads by 7,080 votes over BJP
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. 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, leaving it 72 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC's Jeber Sekh leads in West Bengal seat
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Jeber Sekh is currently trailing, while BJP's Saikat Sarkar holds the lead at this stage. The sitting MLA Rukbanur Rahman of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count.
13:44 (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 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Nabadwip Election Results 2026: BJP's Goswami leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Nabadwip, West Bengal, BJP's Srutisekhar Goswami is currently leading with 21,348 votes, holding a margin of 875 over TMC's Pundarikakshya Saha, who has polled 20,473 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pundarikakshya Saha, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this closely contested constituency.
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 constituencies, BJP is leading in 183 seats, giving it a tally that puts it 35 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The seat is currently held by the incumbent Rukbanur Rahman of TMC, and the contest here remains closely watched as votes are tallied. With the final numbers still coming in, the outcome at Chapra is yet to be confirmed.
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 stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats and is leading in 21 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 1 seat.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Nabadwip Election Results 2026: BJP's Goswami leads, TMC's Saha trails by 875 votes
In Nabadwip, West Bengal, BJP's Srutisekhar Goswami is currently leading with 21,348 votes, holding a margin of 875 over TMC's Pundarikakshya Saha, who has tallied 20,473 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pundarikakshya Saha, who finds himself trailing in this closely contested count as results continue to come in.
12:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 181 constituencies and sitting on a tally of 181 seats. The majority mark stands at 148, and if these leads hold, the party would cross that threshold. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage, needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC's Jeber Sekh leads over BJP in West Bengal
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Jeber Sekh is currently trailing the vote tally with 8,082 votes, while BJP's Saikat Sarkar holds 3,794 votes and leads the count. The margin between the two stands at 4,288 votes as rounds continue to be tallied in this West Bengal seat.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: TMC's Jeber Sekh leads BJP's Saikat Sarkar in Chapra
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Jeber Sekh is currently leading with 8,082 votes, while BJP's Saikat Sarkar trails with 3,794 votes, putting the margin between the two at 4,288 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, 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
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.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Hamidul Haque leads early count
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Hamidul Haque is currently leading, with Amra Bangalee's Swapan Mondal placed second in the early count. 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 remains in progress and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark remains in sight
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting its tally six seats past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats, meaning it needs 40 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Rukbanur Rahman out of the running
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, neither of the two candidates in the current count carries the incumbent's banner. Sitting TMC legislator Rukbanur Rahman is not among the candidates reflected in the latest count. Congress candidate Asif Khan, 25, a graduate professional with a clean record, is currently among those leading in this seat, with counting still underway and the result yet to be declared.
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 the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the halfway mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Nabadwip Election Results 2026: Early leads emerge in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Nabadwip constituency of West Bengal, where Bappa Sk of the Aam Janata Unnayan party and BJP's Srutisekhar Goswami are both showing early leads as votes are tallied. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pundarikakshya Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. No vote totals have been confirmed at this stage, and the contest remains open as counting progresses.
11:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
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 seven seats past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach the majority mark. Congress is leading in 3 seats, while others account for a combined tally of 57 seats across the state.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC incumbent Rukbanur Rahman not in the count
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator Rukbanur Rahman is not among the candidates reflected in the current counting picture. Neither candidate in the running has a star flag in the payload, so this update draws from constituency-level facts. Counting is under way and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
10:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 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 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 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 16 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority mark as counting continues.
10:34 (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 remains in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:27 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: Counting day in West Bengal: Chapra's moment in the tally
Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Chapra is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
10:24 (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 157 constituencies, putting its tally nine seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage, needing 95 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
10:17 (IST) May 04
Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Chapra
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Rukbanur Rahman of the Trinamool Congress won Chapra with a margin of 12,118 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Rukbanur Rahman not in the contest
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator Rukbanur Rahman is not among the candidates in the current counting picture. Congress candidate Asif Khan, 25, a graduate professional with a clean record, is among those leading in the seat. BJP's Saikat Sarkar is also showing in the leading column as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
10:07 (IST) May 04
Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Chapra awaits the round-wise verdict
Candidates representing CONG, TMC, BSP, BJP, AISF, SUCI(C), AJUP, IND are contesting in Chapra 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.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting underway, no alliance near majority yet
Counting is in progress across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark and no alliance has crossed that threshold yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with leads in 39 seats, requiring 79 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared in the state so far.
09:57 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Chapra candidate and the 2026 count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Saikat Sarkar in Chapra. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Krishnanagar Dakshin Election Result: SUCI(C)'s Prabir Dey leads early count
In Krishnanagar Dakshin, West Bengal, SUCI(C) candidate Prabir Dey is currently leading the count, with Independent candidate Bomkesh Ghosh also among those in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ujjal 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.
09:47 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: What 2026 will add to Chapra's electoral story
As counting progresses in Chapra, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Rukbanur Rahman of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
09:37 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Chapra count
In 2021, Jeber Sekh of the Independent was the runner-up in Chapra. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
09:27 (IST) May 04
Chapra Elections 2026: Chapra and its place in the Krishnanagar regional picture
Chapra, which falls under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Chapra's result will be part of the broader Krishnanagar-area picture.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. Neither party is close to the 148-seat majority mark at this stage, with BJP needing 104 more seats and TMC requiring 126. Others are leading in one seat. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
09:17 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Chapra's count explained
Votes cast in Chapra 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 Chapra.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result: TMC incumbent Rukbanur Rahman not in the running
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, neither of the two candidates in the current count carries the incumbent's banner. Sitting TMC legislator Rukbanur Rahman is not among those presently reflected in the count. Congress candidate Asif Khan, 25, a graduate professional with a clean record, is among those showing in the early count, alongside BJP's Saikat Sarkar. Counting in Chapra continues with the result yet to be declared.
09:07 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party in the Chapra contest
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Sudhangshu Sarkar in Chapra. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Asif Khan leads in Chapra
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Asif Khan is currently leading, with BJP's Saikat Sarkar also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, 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.
08:57 (IST) May 04
Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026: Mozammel Hossain Mondal (Bala) (SUCI(C)) awaits the round-wise verdict
Mozammel Hossain Mondal (Bala), contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chapra May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:47 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result 2026: Counting begins with 248,014 voters in Chapra
Chapra had 248,014 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 86.11%.
08:37 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Saikat Sarkar of Bharatiya Janata Party
Saikat Sarkar, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chapra May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:27 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: Awaiting the count: Chapra's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Chapra, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
08:17 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: Jeber Sekh (TMC) awaits the round-wise verdict
Jeber Sekh, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chapra May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:07 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Chapra
The Congress has fielded Asif Khan in Chapra. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:57 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?
The 2021 election in Chapra was won with a margin of 12,118 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:47 (IST) May 04
Chapra Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Chapra are now being counted. With 9 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
07:37 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Result 2026: What Chapra's General status means for May 4 count
Chapra is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 9 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:27 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Chapra — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Chapra include Asif Khan (CONG), Jeber Sekh (TMC), Sudhangshu Sarkar (BSP), and Saikat Sarkar (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
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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.
Chapra is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 248,014 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 86.11% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Asif Khan (Congress), Jeber Sekh (Trinamool Congress), Sudhangshu Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Saikat Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jakir Hossain Mondal (All India Secular Front), Mozammel Hossain Mondal (Bala) (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sukla Saha (Mukta) (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Utpal Ghosh (Independent), and Shubhankar Rudra (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Rukbanur Rahman of the Trinamool Congress won Chapra with a margin of 12,118 votes. The runner-up was Jeber Sekh of the Independent. round-by-round trends from Chapra 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.