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Chopra Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Hamidul Rahaman wins by 69,124 vote margin

Zakir Abedin (Congress), Makleswar Rahaman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sankar Adhikari (Bharatiya Janata Party), Hamidul...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 16:26:21 IST

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16:26 (IST), May, 06

Chopra Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Hamidul Rahaman wins by 69,124 vote margin

In Chopra, Hamidul Rahaman of the TMC registered a massive victory, polling 1,20,986 votes and defeating BJP’s Sankar Adhikari by a margin of 69,124 votes. Congress candidate Zakir Abedin finished third with 25,565 votes, as the constituency witnessed a dominant performance by the TMC.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP rival by 45,139 votes

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading with 87,830 votes, holding a margin of 45,139 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has accumulated 42,691 votes so far. Rahaman, 66, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays 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 115, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and would need 63 additional seats to cross the threshold.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

Goalpokhar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sarajit Biswas Ahead of TMC's Rabbani

In Goalpokhar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sarajit Biswas is currently in the lead with 34,912 votes. TMC's Md Ghulam Rabbani is trailing with 1,06,587 votes. The seat is presently held by TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani. Counting is still in progress, and at this point in the count, Biswas has a lead of 71,675 votes over Rabbani.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are ahead in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads are maintained. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: Incumbent Hamidul Rahaman leads with a commanding margin

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading the count with 87,830 votes, holding a margin of 45,139 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has gathered 42,691 votes so far. The 66-year-old incumbent, contesting on an All India Trinamool Congress ticket, is comfortably placed at this stage of counting, with the result yet to be declared.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.

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17:01 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 seats

As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead with 187 seats. They've secured 9 wins so far and are leading in 178 constituencies. The magic number for a majority is 148, and the BJP appears to be on track to achieve that if their current leads are maintained. The TMC is at 96 seats, needing 52 more to reach the majority. Other parties have collectively secured 60 seats.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP rival by 36,581 votes

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading the contest with 75,749 votes, holding a margin of 36,581 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has accumulated 39,168 votes so far. Rahaman, 66, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally watch: no alliance past the 118-seat mark yet

Counting is underway across all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 114 seats and have won 3, giving them a tally of 117, just one short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 58 seats with no wins confirmed, keeping its tally at 58. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 48 more for a tally of 55, and needs 63 seats to reach the majority mark. No alliance has crossed the 118-seat threshold at this stage of counting.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Chakulia Election Results 2026: TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin leads with 18,956-vote margin

In Chakulia, West Bengal, TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin is currently leading with 55,996 votes, holding a margin of 18,956 over BJP's Manoj Kumar Jain, who has gathered 37,040 votes so far. Arfin, 54, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is presently ahead as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 198 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 198, with 4 seats won and 194 leads, already crossing the majority threshold on current trends. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84, having won 1 seat and leading in 83. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP rival by 25,717 votes

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading with 62,623 votes, holding a margin of 25,717 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has accumulated 36,906 votes so far. Rahaman, 66, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, while the 33-year-old Adhikari is trailing at this stage of the count.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 9 seats declared in its favour and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19, all of which remain leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

Chakulia Election Results 2026: TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin leads with 12,035-vote margin

In Chakulia, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Azad Minhajul Arfin is currently leading the count with 39,880 votes, holding a margin of 12,035 over BJP's Manoj Kumar Jain, who has gathered 27,845 votes so far. Arfin, 54, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and his lead remains firm as counting continues in this constituency.

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15:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats has BJP holding a commanding position, leading in 207 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour, putting its tally at 208. TMC is currently leading in 71 seats with one won, giving it a tally of 72. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs no additional leads to cross it if current trends hold.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: Incumbent TMC candidate leads over BJP

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading with 47,288 votes, holding a margin of 12,924 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has accumulated 34,364 votes so far. Rahaman, 66, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 18 seats outright and is leading in 67 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 12 seats and is leading in 24, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Goalpokhar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sarajit Biswas Ahead of TMC's Rabbani

In Goalpokhar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sarajit Biswas is currently in the lead with 14,584 votes. TMC's Md Ghulam Rabbani is trailing with 52,348 votes. The current vote difference is 37,764. The seat is presently held by TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani, who isn't among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions as vote counting progresses.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting 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.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: Incumbent Hamidul Rahaman leads in West Bengal seat

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently trailing against BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who holds a lead at this stage. Rahaman, the incumbent in this seat, has accumulated 30,217 votes so far while Adhikari stands at 26,770, making it a closely watched contest as the counting progresses.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by wide margin

In Islampur, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal holding a commanding lead over BJP's Chitrajit Roy. Agarwal Kanaia Lal has accumulated 40,394 votes so far, while Chitrajit Roy stands at 10,667 votes, putting the margin between the two at 29,727 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 200 seats, giving it a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no results formally declared yet.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: TMC incumbent Hamidul Rahaman leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in Chopra, a General category constituency in West Bengal, where the sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is part of a closely watched contest. The seat has drawn attention given the incumbent's presence in the race, with results still being tallied and no winner declared as of now.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 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 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 54 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 64 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the 118-seat majority mark. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads with 12,519-vote margin

In Islampur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading with 21,567 votes, holding a margin of 12,519 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has accumulated 9,048 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 183 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 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats beyond that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark. Congress is leading in 2 seats, while CPM holds a lead in 1 constituency at this stage of counting.

13:11 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP rival in West Bengal

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading the contest, having accumulated 16,846 votes against BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who trails with 10,989 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,857 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats outright and is leading in 21 more, giving it a combined tally of 24. SPA, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, putting its tally at 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 1 seat.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by 7,547 votes

In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading with 14,400 votes, holding a margin of 7,547 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has gathered 6,853 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front with leads in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that already clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, leaving it 59 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: Incumbent Hamidul Rahaman leads in West Bengal seat

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's sitting MLA Hamidul Rahaman is currently trailing against BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who holds the lead with 1,800 votes against Rahaman's 7,409 — giving the incumbent a margin of 5,609 votes over the BJP challenger as tallies continue to come in from this general category seat.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Results 2026: BJP's Sankar Adhikari in the lead, TMC incumbent behind

As vote counting progresses in Chopra, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sankar Adhikari is currently ahead with 1,800 votes. The incumbent MLA for the seat, TMC's Hamidul Rahaman, is trailing with 7,409 votes. This puts Rahaman ahead of Adhikari by 5,609 votes at this point in the count. Rahaman, who is 66 years old, is the current representative for this constituency, and the initial counting figures show Adhikari trailing him by that margin.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of the majority mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet as counting continues.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by 3,183 votes over BJP

In Islampur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading with 6,783 votes, holding a margin of 3,183 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has tallied 3,600 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting crosses halfway mark

With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting its tally just six short of the 148-seat majority mark. TMC is leading in 108 seats and needs 40 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, no high-profile candidate features among those currently in the running. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's Hamidul Rahaman, is seeing BJP's Sankar Adhikari, aged 33, in a leading position alongside Independent candidate Md Parbeez Alam. Counting remains in progress and no result has been declared in this West Bengal assembly seat.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet. SPA is trailing with leads in 3 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Goalpokhar Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Goalpokhar constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with votes still being tallied. The seat is currently held by TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Nabin Chandra Singha, aged 43, is among those featuring in the early count as results continue to come in from this constituency.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats

BJP is currently leading in 155 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark with a tally that still needs to hold through the remaining rounds. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach that threshold. Congress holds leads in 3 seats, while CPM is ahead in one. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: No star candidate in the running, counting under way

In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, no high-profile candidate features among those currently in contention as counting progresses. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Hamidul Rahaman, though the incumbent does not appear among the candidates in the current count. BJP's Sankar Adhikari, aged 33, is among those leading at this stage, with Independent candidate Md Parbeez Alam also in the leading column as the tally continues to develop.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still four seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads in Islampur

In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading, with Independent candidate Neyaz Imam also in contention. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this West Bengal assembly seat is yet to be declared.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Chopra candidate and the 2026 count

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Makleswar Rahaman in Chopra. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Leading in 156 Seats

As vote counting unfolds in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, early indications show the BJP taking the lead in 156 constituencies. This puts the party just 8 seats away from the 148 required to form a majority. Meanwhile, the TMC is currently ahead in 51 seats, falling 97 seats short of the majority mark. While no seats have been officially declared yet, counting is ongoing throughout the state, with other parties showing leads in the remaining constituencies.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds

Votes cast in Chopra are now being counted. With 8 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Result: No star candidate found, constituency update

Counting is under way in the Chopra assembly constituency in West Bengal, where the sitting seat was last held by TMC's Hamidul Rahaman. The contest here is still in its early stages, with no declared result as yet. Chopra remains one of the seats being watched as tallies continue to come in from across the state.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Chopra Election Results: Sankar Adhikari's BJP tally being counted in Chopra

Sankar Adhikari, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Chopra May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

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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.
Chopra is a General constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Zakir Abedin (Congress), Makleswar Rahaman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sankar Adhikari (Bharatiya Janata Party), Hamidul Rahaman (Trinamool Congress), Ajoy Kumar Sinha (Amra Bangalee), Md Nazim Sarif (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Md Nasiruddin (Independent), and Md Parbeez Alam (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Hamidul Rahaman of the Trinamool Congress won Chopra. round-by-round trends from Chopra 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.

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