Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Arup Kumar Das wins by 31,472 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 07, 2026, 10:28:48 IST
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Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Arup Kumar Das wins by 31,472 vote margin

Arup Kumar Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tarun Kumar Jana (Trinamool Congress), Masud Mallik (Congress), Hiralal Mirdha (Bahujan Samaj Party), Teheran Hossain (Communist Party of India), Rafikul Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Ajitesh Pahari (Independent), Tapas Kumar Adhikari (Independent), Biswajit Jana (Independent), and Raj Kumar Sheet (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Kanthi Dakshin 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. Kanthi Dakshin is a General constituency under the Kanthi Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, ARUP KUMAR DAS of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 10,293 votes. The 2016 winner was Dibyendu Adhikari of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kanthi Dakshin in 2026.
09:15 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Kanthi Dakshin's votes are tallied
In Kanthi Dakshin, 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.
09:12 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
In Kanthi Dakshin, one of West Bengal's closely watched constituencies, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Arup Kumar Das is in the contest, facing TMC's Tarun Kumar Jana in what shapes up as a direct two-way fight. Early trends from this seat are still taking shape as the full picture from Kanthi Dakshin continues to emerge.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Kanthi Dakshin's result awaited
Votes cast in Kanthi Dakshin 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.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Result 2026: Arup Kumar Das leads as counting gets underway
In Kanthi Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP's Arup Kumar Das is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is held by Das himself, who is seeking to retain it on a BJP ticket. TMC's Tarun Kumar Jana is also in the contest, with vote totals yet to reflect a clear margin between the two. The race remains open as counting progresses in this West Bengal constituency.
08:55 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: West Bengal's Assembly count and Kanthi Dakshin's contribution
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Kanthi Dakshin'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.
08:45 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: How Kanthi Dakshin's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Kanthi Dakshin, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
08:35 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: How and when Kanthi Dakshin's 2026 result will be officially confirmed
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kanthi Dakshin, 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 Kanthi Dakshin.
08:25 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: When counting ends in Kanthi Dakshin — reading the result
The votes being counted in Kanthi Dakshin 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.
08:15 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Kanthi Dakshin count most closely
Candidates representing BJP, TMC, CONG, BSP, CPI, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Kanthi Dakshin 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.
08:05 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: How Kanthi Dakshin's 2026 margin will compare with 2021
The 2021 election in Kanthi Dakshin was won with a margin of 10,293 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:55 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: The independent factor in Kanthi Dakshin's count
4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Kanthi Dakshin — including Ajitesh Pahari, Tapas Kumar Adhikari, Biswajit Jana and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:45 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: Bahujan Samaj Party's stake in May 4 Kanthi Dakshin count
The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Hiralal Mirdha in Kanthi Dakshin. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:35 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Elections 2026: Kanthi region watches the Kanthi Dakshin count
Kanthi Dakshin, which falls under the Kanthi Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Kanthi Dakshin's result will be part of the broader Kanthi-area picture.
07:25 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: Trinamool Congress' Kanthi Dakshin candidate and the 2026 count
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Tarun Kumar Jana in Kanthi Dakshin. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:15 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Elections 2026: Part of the Kanthi Lok Sabha segment
Kanthi Dakshin falls under the Kanthi Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Kanthi area as counting advances.
07:05 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: Masud Mallik's CONG tally being counted in Kanthi Dakshin
Masud Mallik, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kanthi Dakshin May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:55 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Result 2026: Kanthi Dakshin is a General constituency — what it means for counting day
Kanthi Dakshin is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 10 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
06:45 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Elections 2026: Early leads in Kanthi Dakshin — what they really mean
Early trends from Kanthi Dakshin should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:35 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds
Votes cast in Kanthi Dakshin are now being counted. With 10 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
06:25 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: The West Bengal count and Kanthi Dakshin's piece of the puzzle
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Kanthi Dakshin's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
06:15 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Kanthi Dakshin count
Key candidates contesting in Kanthi Dakshin include Arup Kumar Das (BJP), Tarun Kumar Jana (TMC), Masud Mallik (CONG), and Hiralal Mirdha (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
06:05 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election
As counting progresses in Kanthi Dakshin, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when ARUP KUMAR DAS of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
05:55 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Kanthi Dakshin
The Congress has fielded Masud Mallik in Kanthi Dakshin. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
05:45 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Result 2026: What each round of counting will reveal in Kanthi Dakshin
As counting advances in Kanthi Dakshin, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 10 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
05:44 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
TMC's Tarun Kr Jana, BJP's Arup Kumar Das, and Congress' Sk. Masud Malik are contesting for this seat among others
05:35 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Election Results 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Kanthi Dakshin
In Kanthi Dakshin, 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.
05:25 (IST) May 04
Kanthi Dakshin Elections 2026: How is Teheran Hossain faring? Watching the Kanthi Dakshin count
Teheran Hossain, contesting on a Communist Party of India ticket, is one of 10 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kanthi Dakshin May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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.
Kanthi Dakshin is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Kanthi Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arup Kumar Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tarun Kumar Jana (Trinamool Congress), Masud Mallik (Congress), Hiralal Mirdha (Bahujan Samaj Party), Teheran Hossain (Communist Party of India), Rafikul Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Ajitesh Pahari (Independent), Tapas Kumar Adhikari (Independent), Biswajit Jana (Independent), and Raj Kumar Sheet (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, ARUP KUMAR DAS of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kanthi Dakshin with a margin of 10,293 votes. The runner-up was Jyotirmoy Kar of the TMC. In 2016, Dibyendu Adhikari of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 33,890 votes. round-by-round trends from Kanthi Dakshin 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.