Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Umesh Rai leads by 6,503 votes
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Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Umesh Rai leads by 6,503 votes
Umesh Rai (Bharatiya Janata Party), Om Prakash Jaiswal (Congress), Gautam Chowdhury (Trinamool Congress), Gautam Ray (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Priti Devi (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ganeshlal Gupta (National Republic Party Of India), Gautam Verma (Independent), Chandra Kanta Jaiswal (Independent), Monoranjan Polley (Independent), Shankar Kha (Independent), Sisir Samanta (Independent), Soumen Manna (Independent), and Harinaarayan Chowdhary (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Howrah Uttar 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. Howrah Uttar is a General constituency under the Howrah Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, GAUTAM CHOWDHURI of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 5,522 votes. The 2021 turnout was 68.53%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Howrah Uttar in 2026.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads over TMC incumbent
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading with 27,800 votes, holding a margin of 2,303 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has accumulated 25,497 votes so far. Chowdhury, the sitting legislator from this constituency, finds himself trailing as counting progresses. The result is yet to be declared.
14:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 96 seats, comprising 2 won and 94 seats where it is currently leading. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Results 2026: Nandita Chowdhury holds lead for TMC
In Howrah Dakshin, TMC's Nandita Chowdhury is currently leading with 56,478 votes, holding a margin of 8,989 over BJP's Shyamal Kumar Hati, who has accumulated 47,489 votes so far. Chowdhury, the sitting MLA for this West Bengal constituency, is ahead as counting continues. Hati is trailing in second place with counting still under way.
13:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 190 seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 148 on current trends. TMC is leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Howrah Uttar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading with 24,569 votes, holding a margin of 2,462 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has gathered 22,107 votes so far. The seat remains closely watched as the final tally is yet to come in.
13:33 (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, giving it a tally of 23 seats. If those leads hold, NDA will cross the majority mark. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in Puducherry.
Shibpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh leads by over 9,000 votes
In the Shibpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 41,459 votes, holding a margin of 9,094 over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has accumulated 32,365 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manoj Tiwary, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads with 2204-vote margin
In the Howrah Uttar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading the count with 20,312 votes, holding a margin of 2,204 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has gathered 18,108 votes so far. Rai, a 48-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.
12:49 (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 76 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
In Shibpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh is currently leading with 26,987 votes, holding a margin of 5,596 over TMC's Dr. Rana Chatterjee, who has gathered 21,391 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manoj Tiwary, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads as counting continues
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading the count with 16,014 votes, holding a margin of 2,783 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has accumulated 13,231 votes so far. With no star flag active among the candidates in this constituency, the contest here is being shaped by Rai's graduate-educated profile against the incumbent TMC's sitting representative, with counting still in progress.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross the majority mark in 234-seat assembly
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 122 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 67 seats, still needing 51 more to reach the halfway threshold. SPA is further behind with a tally of 38 seats, requiring 80 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far, with counting still in progress.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Howrah Madhya Election Results 2026: TMC's Arup Roy leads with 24,434 votes
In Howrah Madhya, West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's Arup Roy holding the lead on 24,434 votes. BJP's Biplab Kumar Mandal, aged 75, is trailing behind with 10,794 votes, putting the margin between the two at 13,640 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Arup Roy, S/o Late Prabhat Roy, who is among the candidates reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 108
Counting is underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it just past the halfway threshold on current trends, while TMC is leading in 108 seats. No results have been formally declared yet. TMC needs 40 more seats to reach the majority mark if counting holds in its favour.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads over TMC
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, counting is under way with BJP's Umesh Rai currently leading the contest. Rai, 48, a graduate, has accumulated 12,403 votes so far, holding a margin of 1,947 over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who is trailing with 10,456 votes. No result has been declared yet in this constituency as counting continues.
11:26 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 79 seats, all from leads with no wins declared yet. Congress is trailing with a tally of 30 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Result 2026: Nandita Chowdhury holds lead for TMC
In Howrah Dakshin, the sitting TMC legislator Nandita Chowdhury is currently leading with 13,480 votes, holding off a challenge from BJP's Shyamal Kumar Hati, who has accumulated 8,135 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,345 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency. Chowdhury, 65, is seeking to retain the seat she currently holds for the Trinamool Congress.
11:05 (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 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been formally declared yet, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads as counting continues
In the Howrah Uttar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading the count with 7,941 votes, holding a margin of 2,421 votes over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who has so far accumulated 5,520 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
10:44 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the halfway mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Result 2026: Nandita Chowdhury holds lead for TMC
In Howrah Dakshin, sitting TMC MLA Nandita Chowdhury is currently leading the count with 7,529 votes, extending her advantage over BJP's Shyamal Kumar Hati, who has accumulated 3,109 votes. The margin between the two stands at 4,420 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency. Chowdhury, 65, holds the seat for TMC and is presently reinforcing that position in the ongoing tally.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage of counting and would need 95 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: BJP's Umesh Rai leads as counting progresses
In the Howrah Uttar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading the count with 4,577 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Gautam Chowdhury is trailing with 2,358 votes, putting the margin between the two at 2,219 votes. With results yet to be declared, counting continues in this keenly watched seat.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Umesh Rai leads over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury
In Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, BJP's Umesh Rai is currently leading with 4,577 votes, holding a margin of 2,219 votes over TMC's Gautam Chowdhury, who trails at 2,358 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's GAUTAM CHOWDHURI, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:03 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Howrah Uttar's count explained
Votes cast in Howrah Uttar 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 Howrah Uttar.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Deepshikha Bhowmick leads early count
In Howrah Dakshin, West Bengal, Congress candidate Deepshikha Bhowmick is currently leading as counting gets underway. Independent candidate Rajesh Kumar Singh is also among those reflected in the early positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's NANDITA CHOWDHURY, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: How is Gautam Chowdhury faring? Watching the Howrah Uttar count
Gautam Chowdhury, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Howrah Uttar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:43 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly race and Howrah Uttar's piece of it
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Howrah Uttar'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.
09:33 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Howrah Uttar
In Howrah Uttar, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Howrah Uttar, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 13 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP takes an early lead in West Bengal as counting begins
As the initial vote counts roll in from West Bengal's 294 constituencies, the BJP appears to be ahead, currently leading in 44 seats. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not far behind, with leads in 22 constituencies. To form a government, a party needs to secure 148 seats. This means the BJP is currently 104 seats away from the majority mark, while the TMC needs 126 more. Other parties are leading in one seat at this point in the counting process.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Elections 2026: Priti Devi's BSP tally being counted in Howrah Uttar
Priti Devi, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Howrah Uttar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result: Counting underway as incumbent TMC sits out
Neither candidate in the current payload carries a star flag, so the update draws from constituency-level facts. Counting is underway in Howrah Uttar, West Bengal, with no result declared yet. The sitting seat belongs to TMC's Gautam Chowdhuri, who is not among the candidates currently in the count. The constituency watches closely as the tally takes shape in this West Bengal assembly segment.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: Trinamool Congress in the Howrah Uttar contest
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Gautam Chowdhury in Howrah Uttar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: Congress leads as counting gets underway
Counting is underway in the Howrah Uttar constituency of West Bengal, where Congress candidate Om Prakash Jaiswal is among those leading in the early stages. The seat is currently held by TMC's GAUTAM CHOWDHURI, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With vote tallies yet to register, the picture in Howrah Uttar remains fluid as counting continues.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Assessing the count — what each round reveals
In Howrah Uttar, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Gautam Ray of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Gautam Ray, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Howrah Uttar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Umesh Rai's BJP tally being counted in Howrah Uttar
Umesh Rai, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Howrah Uttar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: Independent candidates in the Howrah Uttar count
7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Howrah Uttar — including Gautam Verma, Chandra Kanta Jaiswal, Monoranjan Polley and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track
Votes cast in Howrah Uttar are now being counted. With 13 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Howrah Uttar
In the 2021 Assembly Election, GAUTAM CHOWDHURI of the Trinamool Congress won Howrah Uttar with a margin of 5,522 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Inside Howrah Uttar's counting centre — what to expect
At the designated counting centre for Howrah Uttar, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Howrah Uttar candidate and the 2026 count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Gautam Ray in Howrah Uttar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Howrah Uttar — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Howrah Uttar include Umesh Rai (BJP), Om Prakash Jaiswal (CONG), Gautam Chowdhury (TMC), and Gautam Ray (CPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: What 2026 will add to Howrah Uttar's electoral story
As counting progresses in Howrah Uttar, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when GAUTAM CHOWDHURI of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 5,522-vote margin hold in 2026?
Howrah Uttar's 2021 election was won with a margin of 5,522 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Election Results: How Howrah Uttar fits into West Bengal's state count
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Howrah Uttar's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Howrah Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Awaiting the count: Howrah Uttar's 2026 result in the making
With the count now under way in Howrah Uttar, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.
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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.
Howrah Uttar is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Howrah Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 68.53% was recorded in the 2021 election. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Umesh Rai (Bharatiya Janata Party), Om Prakash Jaiswal (Congress), Gautam Chowdhury (Trinamool Congress), Gautam Ray (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Priti Devi (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ganeshlal Gupta (National Republic Party Of India), Gautam Verma (Independent), Chandra Kanta Jaiswal (Independent), Monoranjan Polley (Independent), Shankar Kha (Independent), Sisir Samanta (Independent), Soumen Manna (Independent), and Harinaarayan Chowdhary (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, GAUTAM CHOWDHURI of the Trinamool Congress won Howrah Uttar with a margin of 5,522 votes. The runner-up was Umesh Rai of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Howrah Uttar will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to West Bengal's state-wide tally across its 294 Assembly segments.
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