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Gosaba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Bikarna Naskar wins by 16,100 vote margin

Bikarna Naskar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bhupal Chandra Das (Congress), Subrata Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Haripada Mandal (Bahu...

The Times of India | May 07, 2026, 07:44:54 IST

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07:44 (IST), May, 07

Gosaba Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Bikarna Naskar wins by 16,100 vote margin

In Gosaba, Bikarna Naskar of the BJP secured victory with 1,08,492 votes, defeating TMC’s Subrata Mondal by a margin of 16,100 votes. Revolutionary Socialist Party candidate Adwaitya Jotdar finished third with 4,221 votes, as the constituency witnessed a clear win for the BJP.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates array carries the star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, aged 41, is currently leading with 84,621 votes, holding a margin of 12,080 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 72,541 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this SC-category seat.

18:19 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats 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.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Results 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads by 3,807 votes

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading with 61,837 votes, holding a margin of 3,807 over BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has tallied 58,030 votes so far. Jana, 76, a post-graduate and the incumbent in this constituency, carries a clean record with no criminal cases. Counting is still in progress and the result is yet to be declared.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where a majority requires 148 seats. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, and needs 42 more to reach the majority mark.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, aged 41, is currently leading with 84,621 votes, holding a margin of 12,080 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 72,541 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this SC-category seat.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Result 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads with a margin of 48,275 votes

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 88,818 votes, holding a margin of 48,275 over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has gathered 40,543 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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17:12 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Nearing Majority

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 169 seats. The party has secured 11 declared wins and is ahead in 158 constituencies, a position that would grant them a majority if these leads are maintained. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has garnered 115 seats so far, with 2 wins and leads in 113 constituencies, requiring 33 more seats to cross the majority threshold.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Bikarna Naskar is leading with 79,184 votes, holding a margin of 11,786 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has polled 67,398 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Jayanta Naskar of TMC, is not among the candidates currently in contention as counting progresses.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to touch that threshold. Their combined tally stands at 118, with 8 seats declared and leads in 110 more. SPA holds a tally of 57, having won 7 seats and leading in 50, still needing 61 seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and requires 63 more seats to cross 118.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads over BJP rival

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's sitting MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal holding a lead over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder. Mondal, who currently holds the seat, has accumulated 130,251 votes so far, while Mahalder stands at 69,081 votes, putting the margin between the two at 61,170 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, and counting continues.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 seats and are leading in 195 others. The TMC has a tally of 88, having won 1 seat and leading in 87, and still requires 60 more to cross the majority threshold. Other parties collectively hold 54 seats at this point in the counting process.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads TMC in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in Gosaba, one of West Bengal's keenly watched assembly constituencies. BJP candidate Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 73,601 votes, holding a margin of 9,951 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has polled 63,650 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as tallying continues in this Scheduled Caste segment of the state.

16:07 (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 a combined tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 where it is currently leading — putting it in a position to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 where it is leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 where they are leading.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by over 57,000 votes

In Kultali, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 110,115 votes, extending a margin of 57,118 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 52,997 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, and with counting still in progress, he is firmly placed at the top of the tally in this West Bengal constituency.

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15:44 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a commanding position, leading in 207 seats and having won 3, giving it a tally of 210. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP is already past that threshold on current leads. TMC is leading in 69 seats with 1 won, putting its tally at 70, still needing 78 more to reach a majority.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Bikarna Naskar currently holds the lead with 68,016 votes, while TMC's Subrata Mondal is trailing at 59,181 votes, leaving a margin of 8,835 votes between the two. The sitting TMC legislator Jayanta Naskar is not among the candidates in the current count.

15:23 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat contest

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 158 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 39 seats, giving it a tally of 39 and still needing 79 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 31 more, bringing its tally to 33, with 85 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Results 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads by a narrow margin

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading with 21,484 votes, holding a margin of 1,210 votes over BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has accumulated 20,274 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, and the incumbent is showing resilience in what remains a closely contested race with results yet to be declared.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, still needing 68 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no star flag is active among the candidates in the current count, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. BJP's Bikarna Naskar holds the lead with 62,893 votes, while TMC's Subrata Mondal is trailing at 55,402 votes, leaving a margin of 7,491 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

14:38 (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, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. NDA has formally won 4 seats and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all from leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Result 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads by 28,109 votes

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 43,348 votes, holding a margin of 28,109 over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has accumulated 15,239 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 199 seats as counting progresses in West Bengal

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be formally declared in any seat.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads TMC by 7,380 votes in West Bengal seat

No candidate in the Gosaba constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the update rests on the contest itself. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, 41, is leading with 58,114 votes in this West Bengal seat, holding a margin of 7,380 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 50,734 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in the Gosaba assembly segment.

13:54 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads with an 18,606-vote margin

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 32,562 votes, holding an 18,606-vote margin over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has gathered 13,956 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, 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.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results formally declared yet, BJP is leading in 187 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 86 seats and needs 62 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads TMC by over 6,000 votes

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 47,767 votes, holding a margin of 6,069 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has gathered 41,698 votes so far. Counting is still underway, with no result declared yet for this SC-reserved seat. The sitting TMC legislator Jayanta Naskar is not among the candidates in the current count.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads by 13,724 votes

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 24,408 votes, holding a margin of 13,724 over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has accumulated 10,684 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 181 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses 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 declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads TMC by a narrow margin in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no star candidate in the race drawing the spotlight, yet the contest has turned into a close fight. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, aged 41, is currently leading with 35,902 votes, holding a margin of 1,788 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 34,114 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute a majority, early leads are painting a fragmented picture as counting progresses. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is currently leading in 61 constituencies, still needing 57 more seats to reach the majority threshold. SPA is trailing with leads in 45 seats, requiring 73 more to get to 118.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads with 11,985-vote margin

In Basanti, West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 17,343 votes, holding an 11,985-vote margin over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has accumulated 5,358 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, 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.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still out of reach

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 171 constituencies, giving it a tally of 171, still 23 seats short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 94 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads TMC by 970 votes in tight contest

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no candidate holding a commanding position just yet. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, aged 41, is currently leading with 25,490 votes, holding a narrow margin of 970 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has gathered 24,520 votes so far. The sitting seat held by TMC's Jayanta Naskar adds another layer of interest to this closely fought race.

11:44 (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-member assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads with a margin of 7818 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading the count with 10,416 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is holding a commanding margin of 7,818 votes over CPM's Ramsankar Halder, who has accumulated 2,598 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays out of reach

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, just three short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the majority mark. With no results declared yet, the contest remains open as the count continues.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no star flag is active among the candidates in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers show on the ground. BJP's Bikarna Naskar, aged 41, is currently leading with 16,270 votes, holding a margin of 2,431 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has gathered 13,839 votes so far. The result in this SC-reserved seat is yet to be declared.

11:03 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 149 constituencies, crossing the majority mark on current trends though no seats have been formally declared. SPA is leading in 37 seats, while NDA holds leads in 28 seats, both trailing well behind the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: SUCI(C)'s Milan Biswas leads in Basanti

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, SUCI(C) candidate Milan Biswas is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Asim Sardar is also among those leading at this stage of counting. Votes are still being tallied and the final picture in Basanti is yet to emerge.

10:42 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 92

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 it six seats past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 92 seats, needing 56 more to reach a majority. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates array carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 5,357 votes, holding a margin of 707 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 4,650 votes and is trailing at this stage. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues.

10:22 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings with SPA leading in 75 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. SPA holds the early advantage with leads in 75 seats, though the alliance still needs 43 more to reach that mark. NDA is currently leading in 41 seats, trailing the pace set by SPA. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 69 constituencies at this stage of counting. No alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold.

10:11 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: Milan Biswas of SUCI(C) leads in early count

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, SUCI(C) candidate Milan Biswas is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Asim Sardar is also among those leading at this stage, keeping the contest closely watched as more rounds are counted.

10:01 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 94 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early counting trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 94 constituencies, leaving the party 54 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 38 seats, needing 110 more to reach that mark. The remaining seats show other parties and independents holding leads in 3 constituencies, with no declared results yet across the state.

09:50 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in West Bengal

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. BJP's Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 5,357 votes, holding a margin of 707 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has tallied 4,650 votes. The incumbent, Jayanta Naskar of TMC, does not figure among the candidates presently reflected in the count.

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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.

Gosaba is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jaynagar Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Bikarna Naskar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bhupal Chandra Das (Congress), Subrata Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Haripada Mandal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Adwaitya Jotdar (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Haripada Mondal (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Gopal Mandal (Independent), Prosanta Mridha (Independent), and Rebati Mandal Mridha (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Jayanta Naskar of the Trinamool Congress won Gosaba. Jayanta Naskar had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Gosaba 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.