Darjeeling Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Noman Rai leads in West Bengal seat
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Darjeeling Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Noman Rai leads in West Bengal seat

Noman Rai (Bharatiya Janata Party), Madhap Rai (Congress), Bijoy Kumar Rai (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha), Milan Thokar (Rastriya Aam Jan Seva Party), Ajoy Lucas Edwards (Independent), and Jatin Ghalay (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Darjeeling 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. Darjeeling is a General constituency. In 2021, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Darjeeling in 2026.
16:28 (IST) May 04
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16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 196 seats
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16:07 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BJP's Noman Rai leads in West Bengal seat
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Noman Rai is currently leading the race, while the sitting seat holder Neeraj Tamang Zimba, also of BJP, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Votes continue to be tallied as the final outcome awaits confirmation.
15:56 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
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15:45 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by over 61,000 votes
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15:34 (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 208 seats, leading in 207 of them, and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently at a tally of 72, with leads in 71 seats, requiring 76 seats to cross the halfway threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BJP's Noman Rai leads over BGPM rival
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Noman Rai is currently leading with 56,480 votes, holding a margin of 7,766 over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has polled 48,714 votes so far. The seat's sitting legislator, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
15:12 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
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15:01 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by over 53,000 votes
In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 84,123 votes, holding a margin of 53,372 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 30,751 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
14:50 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
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14:39 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BJP's Noman Rai leads with 6,546-vote margin
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Noman Rai is currently leading with 45,590 votes, holding a margin of 6,546 votes over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has accumulated 39,044 votes so far. The seat's incumbent, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
14:29 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.
14:16 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by 47,764 votes over TMC
In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 75,055 votes, holding a margin of 47,764 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 27,291 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 76 seats at this stage. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted across the state.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BJP's Noman Rai leads in West Bengal hill seat
In the Darjeeling assembly constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Noman Rai is currently leading as counting continues. The seat is being closely watched, with the result yet to be declared. Incumbent Neeraj Tamang Zimba, also of BJP, is not among the candidates in the current count, adding an extra layer of interest to how this hill constituency finally settles.
13:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
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13:33 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Result 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads by 658 votes over BGPM
In Kurseong, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 13,154 votes, holding a margin of 658 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has accumulated 12,496 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 183 constituencies, putting 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 in the state, keeping the final picture open at this stage of counting.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BJP's Noman Rai leads in close contest
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Noman Rai currently holds the lead, while the sitting seat belongs to the BJP under Neeraj Tamang Zimba. The race remains active as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: BJP's Noman Rai leads by a narrow 1,088 votes
In Darjeeling, West Bengal, BJP's Noman Rai is currently leading with 33,501 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,088 over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has accumulated 32,413 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
12:49 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
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12:39 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads by 1,493 votes
In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 5,244 votes, holding a margin of 1,493 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has gathered 3,751 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, 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.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
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12:17 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: counting under way in West Bengal hill seat
Counting is under way in Darjeeling, one of West Bengal's closely watched hill constituencies. The seat is currently held by Neeraj Tamang Zimba of the BJP, and early trends are beginning to emerge as rounds are tallied. With results yet to be declared, the final picture for this constituency is still taking shape.
12:06 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat contest
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11:56 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Result 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads by 1,493 votes
In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 5,244 votes, holding a margin of 1,493 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has gathered 3,751 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
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11:34 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: counting underway in West Bengal hill seat
Counting is underway in the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, where results are yet to be declared. The seat, currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, is among the closely watched segments in this part of the state. As tallying progresses, the final picture from Darjeeling is expected to emerge in the hours ahead.
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 if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Results 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, where two Independent candidates, Sunil Pandit and Krishna Nand Singh, are both currently showing in the leading positions. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With vote totals yet to be updated, the contest in Siliguri remains in its early stages.
11:04 (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 the leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared yet, and the contest across the state remains active at this stage of counting.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: counting under way in West Bengal hill seat
Counting is under way in the Darjeeling assembly constituency in West Bengal, where results are yet to be declared. The sitting MLA, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, held this seat going into the election. With votes still being tallied, the final picture from this keenly watched hill constituency is expected to emerge as counting progresses through the day.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA holds a tally of 37 seats, with 81 seats still needed to cross the majority line. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Result: Independent's Bandana Rai leads in West Bengal seat
In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bandana Rai is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Bandana Rai, a 47-year-old post-graduate, is contesting without any criminal cases on record.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in 156 Seats as West Bengal Vote Count Continues
As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts them just 8 seats away from the 148 required for a majority, should these leads be maintained. The TMC is presently leading in 51 seats, placing them significantly behind the halfway mark at this point in the counting. No seats have been officially declared as the process is ongoing.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: BGPM leads as counting progresses in West Bengal hill seat
In the Darjeeling assembly constituency, BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai is currently leading the count with 4,313 votes, holding a margin of 415 over BJP's Noman Rai, who has tallied 3,898 votes so far. The incumbent, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, does not figure among the candidates in the current count. Counting continues in this closely watched West Bengal seat with the result yet to be declared.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai leads by 415 votes
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, BGPM candidate Bijoy Kumar Rai is currently leading with 4,313 votes, holding a margin of 415 over BJP's Noman Rai, who has tallied 3,898 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, 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.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Result: Independent's Bandana Rai leads as counting progresses
In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bandana Rai is currently leading as vote counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting remains underway and the final picture is yet to emerge from this West Bengal assembly segment.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway
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09:11 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting progresses
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, no high-profile candidate features among those currently in the running as counting continues. Independent candidate Jatin Ghalay, aged 49, and BJP's Noman Rai are both recorded as leading at this stage, with vote tallies yet to reflect a clear picture. The sitting MLA, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of BJP, does not appear among the candidates in the current count.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Darjeeling
Votes cast in Darjeeling 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 Darjeeling.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: Independent's Jatin Ghalay leads early count
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Jatin Ghalay is currently leading the count, with BJP's Noman Rai also among those in the early leading positions. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, 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.
08:51 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Darjeeling
Early trends from Darjeeling should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
08:41 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results: Independents in the fray: Darjeeling's non-party contestants
2 independent candidates are also in the fray in Darjeeling — including Ajoy Lucas Edwards, Jatin Ghalay. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
08:31 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up party and the 2026 count
In 2021, the runner-up in Darjeeling came from the GJM. round-wise tallies will show how the contest has evolved.
08:21 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: Milan Thokar's RAJSP tally being counted in Darjeeling
Milan Thokar, contesting on a Rastriya Aam Jan Seva Party ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Darjeeling May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:11 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Darjeeling
Votes cast in Darjeeling during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
08:01 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: State-wide trends and what Darjeeling adds to the picture
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Darjeeling's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
07:51 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Darjeeling
As counting advances in Darjeeling, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:41 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 294: how Darjeeling contributes to West Bengal's tally
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Darjeeling'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.
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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.
Darjeeling is a General constituency in West Bengal. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Noman Rai (Bharatiya Janata Party), Madhap Rai (Congress), Bijoy Kumar Rai (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha), Milan Thokar (Rastriya Aam Jan Seva Party), Ajoy Lucas Edwards (Independent), and Jatin Ghalay (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Darjeeling. round-by-round trends from Darjeeling 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.