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Jagatdal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Dr Rajesh Kumar wins by 20,909 vote margin

Kanika Patra (Bahujan Samaj Party), Parvez Ahmad Khan (All India Forward Bloc), Mandira Chakraborty (Congress), Rajesh Kumar (Bha...

The Times of India | May 07, 2026, 09:49:34 IST

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09:49 (IST), May, 07

Jagatdal Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Dr Rajesh Kumar wins by 20,909 vote margin

In Jagatdal, Dr Rajesh Kumar of BJP secured a strong victory, polling 94,351 votes and defeating TMC’s Somenath Shyam Ichini by a margin of 20,909 votes. AIFB’s Parvez Ahmad Khan finished third with 9,062 votes, as the constituency backed the BJP.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is currently leading with 17,813 votes, holding a margin of 1,906 over the sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini, who has accumulated 15,907 votes so far. The incumbent, contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing at this stage of the count.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across 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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Khardaha Election Result 2026: BJP's Kalyan Chakraborti wins seat by 24,486 votes

BJP candidate Kalyan Chakraborti wins the Khardaha seat in West Bengal, finishing ahead of TMC candidate Devadeep Purohit by a margin of 24,486 votes. Chakraborti, 59, polled 97,752 votes against Purohit's 73,266. The seat was currently held by TMC's Kajal Sinha, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Sinha's term as the MLA.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats

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

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal seat

In Jagatdal, West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in the current count, so the constituency picture tells the story. BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is leading with 17,813 votes, holding a margin of 1,906 over sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini, who has polled 15,907 votes so far. The incumbent, a graduate with ten criminal cases on record, is trailing in second place as counting continues in this General category seat.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 1 seat won and leads in 6.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Noapara Election Results 2026: BJP's Arjun Singh leads by 5,803 votes

In Noapara, West Bengal, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently leading with 33,408 votes, holding a margin of 5,803 over TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee, who has gathered 27,605 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this West Bengal constituency.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 166 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 more, putting it 18 seats past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 119, with 2 wins and leads in 117 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Jagatdal, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar holding the lead over sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini. The incumbent, who represents the constituency, is currently trailing as votes continue to be tallied. The margin between the two candidates stands at 1,906 votes, keeping the contest closely watched at this stage.

16:51 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 7 more, giving it a tally of 20 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if those leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat, with 4 seats already declared in their favour, for a combined tally of 5.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

Barrackpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads by 13,347 votes

In Barrackpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Kaustuv Bagchi is currently leading with 40,418 votes, holding a margin of 13,347 over TMC's Raj Chakraborty (Raju), who has polled 27,071 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Raju Chakraborty (Raj), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this General category constituency.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 203 seats, with 6 declared wins and leads in 197 constituencies. TMC is placed second with a tally of 86, having won 1 seat and leading in 85. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends, while TMC still requires 62 more to reach 148.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Jagatdal, West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the picture here is shaped by the broader count. BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is currently leading with 9,878 votes, holding a margin of 1,443 over the sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini, who has accumulated 8,435 votes. The incumbent, who holds a graduate degree and carries ten criminal cases on record, is trailing as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.

16:07 (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 leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 in hand.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Noapara Election Result: BJP's Arjun Singh leads by 4,889 votes

In Noapara, West Bengal, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently leading with 22,085 votes, holding a margin of 4,889 over TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee, who has gathered 17,196 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues

As vote counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently leading in 207 constituencies. The majority needed to form the government is 148 seats. The BJP's current tally shows them leading in 207 seats with 3 declared, putting them on track to surpass the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has a tally of 70 seats, leading in 69 constituencies with one declared, and requires an additional 78 seats to reach the majority.

15:35 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails by 1,443 votes

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the count itself tells the story. BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar, a 60-year-old doctorate holder with a clean record, is currently leading with 9,878 votes. Trailing behind him is the sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini, who has accumulated 8,435 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,443 votes, with counting still under way.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar leads by 1,443 votes

In Jagatdal, West Bengal, BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is currently leading with 9,878 votes, holding a margin of 1,443 over TMC's Somenath Shyam Ichini, who has accumulated 8,435 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Somenath Shyam Ichini, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading, facing a contest from BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar. The seat is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu counting update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 151 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 151 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40, and still needs 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 34, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed for a majority.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Naihati Election Result 2026: TMC's Sanat Dey leads over BJP rival

In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sanat Dey is currently leading with 31,373 votes, while BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee is trailing at 33,051 votes, with counting still in progress. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Votes continue to be tallied and the final margin is yet to be determined.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results formally declared yet, BJP is currently leading in 194 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and still needs 65 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading, with BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar also in the contest. The seat is one to watch as the day's numbers continue to come in from this West Bengal assembly segment.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 53 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 65 more seats needed. SPA is leading in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the majority mark. No alliance has won a seat outright at this stage of counting.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Khardaha Election Results 2026: BJP's Kalyan Chakraborti leads as counting progresses

In Khardaha, West Bengal, BJP's Kalyan Chakraborti is currently trailing TMC's Devadeep Purohit in vote count — wait, the numbers tell a different story. Kalyan Chakraborti of BJP holds 46,990 votes against TMC's Devadeep Purohit at 32,386, putting Chakraborti ahead by a margin of 14,604 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Kajal Sinha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 190 seats, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach the halfway line. No seats have been declared yet in the state.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading, with BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar also in the contest. The seat is one to watch as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark

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 86, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is currently leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Bhatpara Election Results 2026: TMC's Amit Gupta leads as BJP incumbent trails

In Bhatpara, West Bengal, TMC candidate Amit Gupta is currently leading with 6,628 votes, while sitting BJP MLA Pawan Kumar Singh is trailing with 10,384 votes, putting the margin at 3,756 votes in Gupta's favour. Singh, who currently holds the seat, finds himself behind as counting progresses in this constituency.

13:11 (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 would need 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting continues

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with the TMC incumbent Somenath Shyam Ichini holding a lead at this stage. The BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is also in contention as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet in this seat, and the final outcome remains to be seen.

12:49 (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, counting trends point to a commanding position for the NDA. The alliance is currently leading in 94 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Naihati Election Results 2026: TMC's Sanat Dey leads as counting progresses

In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sanat Dey is currently leading with 11,766 votes, though BJP's Sumitro Chatterjee is trailing with 14,942 votes, leaving a margin of 3,176 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

12:29 (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 beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat as the count continues.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading in the seat, facing a challenge from BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar. Both candidates are in contention as votes continue to be counted in this West Bengal assembly segment.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 67 seats, still needing 51 more to reach the majority mark. 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 across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Naihati Election Results 2026: CPI(ML)(L) candidate leads early count in West Bengal seat

In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, CPI(ML)(L) candidate Debajyoti Majumder is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. BSP's Debjit Mukherjee is also among those leading in the early count, with the final picture yet to emerge as votes continue to be tallied.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 108

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 on current trends, though no results have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach the majority mark if the count holds through the remaining rounds.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading the contest, with BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar also in the running. The seat is among those being closely watched as West Bengal continues its vote count.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 174 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 27 seats, while SPA has a tally of 26 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Bhatpara Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat

In the Bhatpara constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Dharmendra Shaw is currently leading, with TMC's Amit Gupta also among the leading positions as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Pawan Kumar Singh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are still being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge from this West Bengal assembly segment.

11:05 (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. Congress is leading in 3 seats, while others account for a further 57 seats across the state.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading, facing a contest from BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar. Both candidates are placed in the general category and the seat remains closely watched as vote tallying continues in this North 24 Parganas segment.

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. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Naihati Election Result 2026: CPI(ML)(L)'s Debajyoti Majumder leads early count

In the Naihati constituency of West Bengal, CPI(ML)(L) candidate Debajyoti Majumder is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Partha Bhowmick, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. BSP's Debjit Mukherjee is also among those leading at this stage, with counting still underway across the constituency.

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 nine seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation is likely to change as more votes are tallied.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Jagatdal Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting continues in West Bengal

Counting is underway in the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting TMC legislator Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading. The BJP has fielded Dr. Rajesh Kumar in this seat, keeping the contest closely watched. With the result yet to be declared, votes are still being tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority on current trends. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Barrackpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Bagchi leads as counting progresses

In Barrackpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Kaustuv Bagchi is currently leading as counting continues in this constituency. Congress candidate Sambhu Das is also reflecting a leading status at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Raju Chakraborty (Raj), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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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.

Jagatdal is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kanika Patra (Bahujan Samaj Party), Parvez Ahmad Khan (All India Forward Bloc), Mandira Chakraborty (Congress), Rajesh Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Somenath Shyam Ichini (Trinamool Congress), Pranab Chowdhury (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sheo Prasad Tiwari (Bharatiya Rashtriya Forward Bloc), Pramod Singh (Independent), Bula Adhikary (Independent), Rajesh Thakur (Independent), Sharmistha Das (Independent), Suvamay Pan (Independent), and Somenath Mitra (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Somenath Shyam Ichini of the Trinamool Congress won Jagatdal with a margin of 18,364 votes. The runner-up was Arindam Bhattacharya of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Jagatdal 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.