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Domkal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM’s Md. Mostafijur Rahaman wins by 16,296 vote margin

Nandadulal Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Begam Sahanaj (Congress), Md. Mostafijur Rahaman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Hu...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 19:18:48 IST

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19:18 (IST), May, 06

Domkal Assembly Election Results 2026: CPM’s Md. Mostafijur Rahaman wins by 16,296 vote margin

In Domkal, Md. Mostafijur Rahaman of the CPM secured victory with 1,07,882 votes, defeating TMC’s Humayun Kabir by a margin of 16,296 votes. Congress candidate Begam Sahanaj finished third with 30,453 votes, as the constituency witnessed a significant win for the CPM.

18:20 (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. The party has secured 11 seats and is leading in 168 others, placing them over the majority mark if these trends persist. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, and would need 42 more to reach the majority.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading with 68,719 votes, holding a margin of 12,768 over TMC's Humayun Kabir, who has gathered 55,951 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Jafikul Islam of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more to cross the majority threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Baharampur Election Result: BJP's Subrata Maitra (Kanchan) leads by 27367 votes

In Baharampur, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Subrata Maitra (Kanchan) is currently leading the count with 83,476 votes. Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trailing at 56,109 votes, leaving a margin of 27,367 between the two. Subrata Maitra (Kanchan), who holds the seat at present, is maintaining a firm lead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats

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 mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 won seats and leads in 104, and needs 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the seat, holding an advantage over TMC's Humayun Kabir. The sitting MLA, Jafikul Islam of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, adding an additional layer of interest to how this seat finally settles.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark

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 the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

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17:03 (IST), May, 04

Nowda Election Results 2026: Humayun Kabir of AJUP leads by 18,509 votes

In the Nowda constituency of West Bengal, AJUP's Humayun Kabir is currently leading with 69,943 votes, holding a margin of 18,509 over BJP's Rana Mandal, who has accumulated 51,434 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sahina Momtaz Khan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

16:52 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 200 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 192 more, giving it a tally of 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, putting its tally at 84, leaving the party 64 seats short of a majority. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 59 seats.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the contest, holding an advantage over TMC's Humayun Kabir. The sitting legislator from this seat was Jafikul Islam of TMC, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

16:30 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold needed to form a government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Hariharpara Election Result 2026: TMC's Niamot Sheikh leads with a 12,745-vote margin

In Hariharpara, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Niamot Sheikh is currently leading the count with 71,550 votes. Bijoy Sekh of the Aam Janata Unnayan party is trailing at 58,805 votes, leaving a margin of 12,745 between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Niamot Sheikh, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 203 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

BJP is currently leading in 203 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with 4 seats already declared in its favour, giving it a tally of 207. The majority mark stands at 148. TMC is leading in 73 seats with 1 declared, putting its tally at 74, meaning it needs 74 more seats to reach the majority mark. Counting is still underway across the state.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading with 55,699 votes, holding a margin of 11,409 over TMC's Humayun Kabir, who has gathered 44,290 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Jafikul Islam of TMC, does not figure among the candidates in the current count.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 7 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 92 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 20, leading in all of those seats with none yet declared. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

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15:36 (IST), May, 04

Jalangi Election Results 2026: TMC's Babar Ali leads with 17,423-vote margin

In the Jalangi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Babar Ali is currently leading with 65,814 votes, holding a margin of 17,423 over CPM's Ianus Ali Sarkar, who has gathered 48,391 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Razzak, 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.

15:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 209 and having won one, well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 70, needing 78 more seats to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the seat, holding an advantage over TMC's Humayun Kabir. The sitting MLA Jafikul Islam of TMC is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, adding an interesting dimension to how the final numbers settle in this West Bengal seat.

15:02 (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 won 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Nowda Election Results 2026: AJUP's Humayun Kabir leads by 11,828 votes over BJP

In the Nowda constituency of West Bengal, AJUP candidate Humayun Kabir is currently leading with 42,150 votes, holding an 11,828-vote margin over BJP's Rana Mandal, who has accumulated 30,322 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sahina Momtaz Khan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues.

14:40 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 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 194 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet across the state.

14:30 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the seat, holding an edge over TMC's Humayun Kabir. The sitting MLA, Jafikul Islam of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. With votes still being tallied, the final outcome in Domkal remains to be seen.

14:18 (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, NDA has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. 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 in Puducherry.

14:08 (IST), May, 04

Nowda Election Results 2026: AJUP's Humayun Kabir leads by 11,828 votes

In the Nowda constituency of West Bengal, Aam Janata Unnayan party's Humayun Kabir is currently leading with 42,150 votes, holding a margin of 11,828 over BJP's Rana Mandal, who has gathered 30,322 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sahina Momtaz Khan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 190 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach the halfway threshold. No results have been formally declared yet in the state.

13:46 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the seat, holding an advantage over TMC's Humayun Kabir. The sitting MLA, Jafikul Islam of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The contest at Domkal remains open as votes continue to be tallied.

13:34 (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 6 seats and is leading in 17 more, taking its tally to 23, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats with no wins yet.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Jalangi Election Results 2026: TMC's Babar Ali leads by 12,859 votes over BJP

In the Jalangi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Babar Ali is currently leading with 35,821 votes, holding a margin of 12,859 over BJP's Naba Kumar Sarkar, who has polled 22,962 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Razzak, 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.

13:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 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 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. Other parties together account for leads in the remaining seats.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman currently leading the race. The sitting seat, held by TMC's Jafikul Islam, is seeing a close contest as the numbers come in. With votes still being tallied, the final picture for Domkal is yet to emerge from this keenly watched West Bengal assembly segment.

12:51 (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 stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:40 (IST), May, 04

Hariharpara Election Results 2026: Niamot Sheikh holds early lead with 10,302-vote margin

In Hariharpara, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Niamot Sheikh is currently leading the count with 27,884 votes. CPM's Zamir Molla is trailing at 17,582 votes, leaving a margin of 10,302 between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Niamot Sheikh, who at 75 is seeking to retain the constituency as counting continues.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM's Rahaman leads with 5,963-vote margin

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading the count with 19,571 votes, holding a margin of 5,963 over TMC's Humayun Kabir, who has gathered 13,608 votes so far. Rahaman, 45, holds a postgraduate degree. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 83 seats as Assam counting progresses

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is currently leading in 83 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 31 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

Baharampur Election Result: BJP's Subrata Maitra (Kanchan) leads Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

In Baharampur, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Subrata Maitra (Kanchan) is currently leading the count with 14,045 votes. Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trailing at 10,869 votes, putting the margin between the two at 3,176 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this constituency.

11:56 (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 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and still needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, with all leads remaining in flux as rounds continue.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman currently holds the lead, pulling ahead of TMC's Humayun Kabir by a margin of 2,814 votes. Rahaman has accumulated 12,596 votes so far against Kabir's 9,782, keeping the contest closely watched as the final tally takes shape.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

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

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

Jalangi Election Results 2026: TMC's Babar Ali leads over Congress rival

In the Jalangi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Babar Ali is currently leading with 10,687 votes, holding a margin of 2,235 over Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla, who has gathered 8,452 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Razzak. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark in sight

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting its tally just past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats at this stage. No results have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how these leads settle as counting progresses.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: CPM leads TMC in West Bengal contest

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading with 6,254 votes, holding a margin of 618 over TMC's Humayun Kabir, who has polled 5,636 votes so far. The incumbent, Jafikul Islam of TMC, does not feature among the candidates presently reflected in the count.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Results 2026: CPM's Rahaman leads TMC by 618 votes

In Domkal, West Bengal, CPM candidate Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is currently leading with 6,254 votes, holding a margin of 618 over TMC's Humayun Kabir, who has gathered 5,636 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jafikul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:44 (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 constituencies, still 23 seats short of that threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach a majority. NDA is trailing with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 additional constituencies to cross the majority mark. No alliance has secured a confirmed majority at this stage of counting.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Baharampur Election Result 2026: Counting underway as BSP, Independent, and Congress candidates lead

Counting is underway in the Baharampur constituency of West Bengal, with three candidates currently reflecting leading positions in the early count. BSP's Santosh Biswas, aged 73, is among those leading, alongside Independent candidate Utpal Kundu. Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, 70, is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Subrata Maitra (Kanchan), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds

As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats and requires 95 more to cross the halfway point. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the electoral landscape across the state is still very much in flux.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal

In the Domkal constituency of West Bengal, the TMC candidate Humayun Kabir is currently leading the count. The 64-year-old holds a doctorate and is making his push for the seat currently held by incumbent Jafikul Islam of the TMC. CPM's Md. Mostafijur Rahaman is also in the running, keeping the contest closely watched as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.

10:07 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Domkal

Votes cast in Domkal 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 Domkal.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count in progress, no majority in sight yet

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Early leads show a close contest at the top, with candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is close behind with a tally of 66 seats, needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 39 seats, still 79 short of a majority. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

Domkal Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4

Votes cast in Domkal are now being counted. With 13 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

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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.

Domkal is a General constituency in West Bengal. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Nandadulal Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Begam Sahanaj (Congress), Md. Mostafijur Rahaman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Humayun Kabir (Trinamool Congress), Ayesha Siddiqua (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Kalu Mondal (Magadh Congress of India), Md. Mosharaf Hossain (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Md Salauddin (Indian National League), Safar Ali Biswas(Robi) (Bhartiya Lokmat Rashtrawadi Party), Mustak Ahmed (Independent), Mustafijur Rahaman (Independent), Sahanaj Begam (Independent), and Soyaib Ansary (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Jafikul Islam of the Trinamool Congress won Domkal with a margin of 47,229 votes. The runner-up was Mohd. Mostafijur Rahaman of the CPM. round-by-round trends from Domkal 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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Domkal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: CPM’s Md. Mostafijur Rahaman wins by 16,296 vote margin

In Domkal, Md. Mostafijur Rahaman of the CPM secured victory with 1,07,882 votes, defeating TMC’s Humayun Kabir by a margin of 16,296 votes. Congress candidate Begam Sahanaj finished third with 30,453 votes, as the constituency witnessed a significant win for the CPM.

Votes cast in Domkal 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 Domkal.

Votes cast in Domkal are now being counted. With 13 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

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