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Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads with a margin of 38,147 votes

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:11:54 IST

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Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads with a margin of 38,147 votes

Arjun Kumar Mahata (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Prasenjit De (Congress), Mongal Saren (Trinamool Congress), Lakshmi Kanta Sau (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sundar Mohan Murmu (Bahujan Samaj Party), Joyram Chalak (Amra Bangalee), Subhas Chandra Singha (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhijit Singha (Independent), Ashoke Mahata (Independent), Prabir Mandi (Independent), Prabir Mahata (Independent), and Subhasis Karak (Independent) — 12 candidates contesting from Jhargram 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. Jhargram is a General constituency under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, BIRBAHA HANSDA of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 38,240 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Jhargram in 2026.

10:28 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Jhargram's count explained

Votes cast in Jhargram 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 Jhargram.

10:18 (IST) May 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 59 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 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 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 majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting remains in progress.

10:18 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Jhargram awaits the round-wise verdict

Candidates representing CPM, CONG, TMC, BJP, BSP, AMB, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Jhargram and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

10:08 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly race and Jhargram's piece of it

West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Jhargram'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.

09:58 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Jhargram, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Jhargram.

09:53 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with counting still under way

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 72 constituencies against TMC's tally of 37. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP still needs 76 more seats to cross that threshold. TMC, which held 215 seats going into this election, requires 111 to reach a majority. Others account for leads in 3 seats as counting continues across the state.

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09:48 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026: Arjun Kumar Mahata's CPM tally being counted in Jhargram

Arjun Kumar Mahata, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Jhargram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:43 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent sits out the contest

In the Jhargram constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the current count carries the star flag, so the update rests on the constituency picture. BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is leading with 11,175 votes, holding a margin of 2,872 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 8,303 votes so far. Notably, sitting MLA Birbaha Hansda of TMC is not among the candidates in the running count, leaving the incumbent question open as counting continues.

09:38 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: Congress' stake in May 4 Jhargram count

The Congress has fielded Prasenjit De in Jhargram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:32 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau leads by 976 votes

In Jhargram, West Bengal, BJP's Lakshmi Kanta Sau is currently leading with 5,156 votes, holding a margin of 976 over TMC's Mongal Saren, who has accumulated 4,180 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Birbaha Hansda, 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.

09:28 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: Jhargram's contribution to West Bengal's counting day story

As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Jhargram's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

09:22 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly are placing BJP ahead in 44 constituencies, while TMC is currently leading in 22. No seats have been declared yet on either side. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP still needs 104 more seats to reach that threshold and TMC requires 126. Others account for leads in one seat at this stage of counting.

09:18 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Lakshmi Kanta Sau of Bharatiya Janata Party

Lakshmi Kanta Sau, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Jhargram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Birbaha Hansda watches from outside the count

In the Jhargram constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Birbaha Hansda is not among the candidates reflected in the current counting picture, with the contest at this stage involving BSP's Sundar Mohan Murmu and Independent candidate Abhijit Singha, both of whom are reported as leading. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.

09:08 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Result 2026: What Jhargram's General status means for May 4 count

Jhargram is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 12 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

09:01 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Result 2026: BSP's Sundar Mohan Murmu leads early count

In the Jhargram constituency of West Bengal, Bahujan Samaj Party's Sundar Mohan Murmu is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIRBAHA HANSDA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Abhijit Singha is also among those leading at this stage, with the final outcome yet to be determined as votes continue to be tallied.

08:58 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: Trinamool Congress in the Jhargram contest

The Trinamool Congress has fielded Mongal Saren in Jhargram. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:48 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track

Votes cast in Jhargram are now being counted. With 12 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

08:38 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: After polling day: Jhargram's counting day explained

Votes cast in Jhargram during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

08:28 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: The 2021 margin set the bar — can it hold in 2026?

The 2021 election in Jhargram was won with a margin of 38,240 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

08:18 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes

The votes being counted in Jhargram May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.

08:08 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Jhargram — the candidate list

Key candidates contesting in Jhargram include Arjun Kumar Mahata (CPM), Prasenjit De (CONG), Mongal Saren (TMC), and Lakshmi Kanta Sau (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

07:58 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: Inside Jhargram's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Jhargram, 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.

07:48 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results 2026: The 2021 second-place finish — watching the Jhargram count

In 2021, Sukhmoy Satpati of the BJP was the runner-up in Jhargram. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

07:38 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Elections 2026: How Jhargram fits into the Jhargram regional picture

Jhargram falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Jhargram area as counting advances.

07:28 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Elections 2026: Sundar Mohan Murmu's BSP tally being counted in Jhargram

Sundar Mohan Murmu, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Jhargram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:18 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: How is Mongal Saren faring? Watching the Jhargram count

Mongal Saren, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Jhargram May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:08 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Jhargram — why patience matters

Early trends from Jhargram should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

06:58 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Jhargram

In Jhargram, 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.

06:39 (IST) May 04

Jhargram Elections 2026: Jhargram and its place in the Jhargram regional picture

Jhargram, which falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Jhargram's result will be part of the broader Jhargram-area picture.

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.

Jhargram is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arjun Kumar Mahata (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Prasenjit De (Congress), Mongal Saren (Trinamool Congress), Lakshmi Kanta Sau (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sundar Mohan Murmu (Bahujan Samaj Party), Joyram Chalak (Amra Bangalee), Subhas Chandra Singha (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abhijit Singha (Independent), Ashoke Mahata (Independent), Prabir Mandi (Independent), Prabir Mahata (Independent), and Subhasis Karak (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, BIRBAHA HANSDA of the Trinamool Congress won Jhargram with a margin of 38,240 votes. The runner-up was Sukhmoy Satpati of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Jhargram 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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