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Kashipur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda defeats TMC’s Soumen Beltharia by 21,276 votes

Kamala Kanta Hansda (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bauri Sulekha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subhas Chandra Mahata (Congress)...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 14:47:14 IST

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14:47 (IST), May, 06

Kashipur Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Kamala Kanta Hansda wins by 21,276 votes

In Kashipur, Kamala Kanta Hansda of BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,06,571 votes and defeating TMC’s Soumen Beltharia by a margin of 21,276 votes. Beltharia finished second with 85,295 votes after all 16 EVM rounds were counted.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats

As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP has secured 11 seats and is currently ahead in 168 others. This puts the BJP at a total of 179 seats, and if these leads are maintained, they are on track to surpass the majority threshold. Meanwhile, the TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing their total to 106, and they still require 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP leads TMC by 18,340 votes

In Kashipur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda holding a lead of 18,340 votes over TMC's Soumen Beltharia. Hansda has accumulated 91,800 votes against Beltharia's 73,460 as the contest continues. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

17:57 (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, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats across the state.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Manbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by over 10,000 votes

In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 72,896 votes, holding a margin of 10,247 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 62,649 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway, and Murmu, aged 27, continues to hold her position at the top as the numbers come in.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leading 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 still needs 42 seats to reach the majority mark.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda holds the lead with 85,495 votes, while TMC's Soumen Beltharia is trailing at 68,088 votes. The current margin between the two stands at 17,407 votes as the contest in this seat continues to unfold.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

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17:03 (IST), May, 04

Purulia Election Result 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with a 39,402-vote margin

In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 1,00,090 votes. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 60,688 votes, leaving a margin of 39,402 between the two. Mukherjee, who holds the seat for BJP, is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

16:52 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 200 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 8 seats and is leading in 192 more, giving it a tally of 200 and a clear lead in the race. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, bringing its tally to 84, leaving it 64 seats short of a majority at this stage.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda currently leading the race. Trailing behind is TMC's Soumen Beltharia, with a margin of 15,593 votes separating the two as votes continue to be tallied. The final outcome for this seat is yet to be declared.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold. With 3 seats won and leads in 119 more, their combined tally stands at 122, which is past the majority mark, though declared wins remain limited. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, all in leads and none yet declared. SPA has won 4 seats and holds leads in 45 more, bringing its tally to 49, still well short of the majority mark.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Purulia Election Result 2026: Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds strong lead for BJP

In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is leading the count with 95,245 votes, extending his advantage over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 55,639 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 39,606 votes. Mukherjee, currently holding the seat for BJP, is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this constituency.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 207 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 207 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 203 constituencies. TMC is placed second with a tally of 74, having won 1 seat and leading in 73. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while TMC still needs 74 more seats to reach that threshold.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. Kamala Kanta Hansda of BJP is currently ahead, with TMC's Soumen Beltharia trailing by 13,465 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as tallying continues.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, where 16 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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing well behind the NDA. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 4 seats across the union territory.

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15:36 (IST), May, 04

Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with an 18,465-vote margin

In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 58,882 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is holding a margin of 18,465 votes over TMC candidate Manik Chandra Bauri, who has gathered 40,417 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

15:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, with leads in 209 constituencies and one seat declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 70, and still needs 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads with 8,191-vote margin

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda holding a lead of 8,191 votes so far. The 51-year-old post-graduate candidate has accumulated 40,422 votes at this stage. TMC's Soumen Beltharia is trailing with 32,231 votes as the contest continues to unfold in this West Bengal seat.

15:02 (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 won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Raghunathpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Mamoni Bauri leads by 13,480 votes

In Raghunathpur, West Bengal, BJP's Mamoni Bauri is currently leading with 45,688 votes, holding a margin of 13,480 over TMC's Hazari Bouri, who has accumulated 32,208 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Vivekananda Bauri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:40 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the final picture still in motion.

14:30 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads by 8,191 votes

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading the count with 40,422 votes. The TMC candidate Soumen Beltharia is trailing at 32,231 votes, leaving a margin of 8,191 between the two. Hansda, a 51-year-old post-graduate, has a clean record with no criminal cases to his name as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.

14:18 (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 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

Joypur Election Result 2026: BJP's Biswajit Mahato leads with 10,621-vote margin

In Joypur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biswajit Mahato is currently leading with 57,268 votes, holding a margin of 10,621 over TMC's Arjun Mahato, who has accumulated 46,647 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, 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.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is leading in 190 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads hold through the rest of the count.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads with 8,191-vote margin

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading the count with 40,422 votes. The TMC candidate Soumen Beltharia is trailing at 32,231 votes, leaving a margin of 8,191 between the two. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

13:34 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings 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 124 constituencies, putting that combined tally past the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, still needing 61 more to reach the majority threshold. SPA is further back with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 additional seats to cross the 118-seat mark. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Manbazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by 875 votes over TMC

In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP's Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 27,637 votes, holding a margin of 875 over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has gathered 26,762 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared in this closely contested constituency.

13:12 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats, still needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 25,968 votes, holding a margin of 5,950 over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has gathered 20,018 votes so far. The seat remains in play as tallying continues across the rounds.

12:50 (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, the NDA is leading in 94 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

12:40 (IST), May, 04

Purulia Election Result 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with a 9,167-vote margin

In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 34,511 votes. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 25,344 votes, leaving a margin of 9,167 between the two. Mukherjee, who holds the seat at present, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

12:19 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda holding a lead over TMC's Soumen Beltharia. Hansda has accumulated 19,502 votes against Beltharia's 14,438, putting the margin between the two at 5,064 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

12:08 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a margin of 7667 votes

In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 18,575 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is extending his advantage as counting progresses. TMC candidate Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing at 10,908 votes, leaving a gap of 7,667 votes between the two as results continue to come in.

11:47 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 154 seats, putting it six past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 109 seats and would need 39 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture remains open as rounds continue.

11:37 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP holding the lead at this stage. Kamala Kanta Hansda of BJP is currently ahead with 12,792 votes, while TMC's Soumen Beltharia is trailing at 8,585 votes, leaving a margin of 4,207 votes between the two. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

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 a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 81 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:16 (IST), May, 04

Purulia Election Result 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds lead over TMC

In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 10,033 votes, holding off a close challenge from TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 9,393 votes. The margin between the two stands at 640 votes, keeping this contest tight as counting continues. Mukherjee, currently held by BJP, is looking to retain the seat he presently occupies.

11:06 (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 these leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as counting continues.

10:56 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: BJP leads TMC by 2,769 votes in West Bengal

Counting in Kashipur, West Bengal is under way, with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda currently leading on 7,964 votes. TMC's Soumen Beltharia is trailing at 5,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,769 between the two. Both candidates hold postgraduate qualifications and carry no criminal cases on record. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Results 2026: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads with 2,769-vote margin

In Kashipur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 7,964 votes, holding a margin of 2,769 over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has gathered 5,195 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kamalakanta Hansda, and counting remains in progress. Beltharia is trailing as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal constituency.

10:35 (IST), May, 04

Para Election Results 2026: Jagannath Bauri of SUCI(C) leads in Para

Counting is underway in the Para constituency of West Bengal, where SUCI(C) candidate Jagannath Bauri is currently leading the contest. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Shaktipada Sen is also among those leading at this stage of the count. Votes are still being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge from this West Bengal constituency.

10:25 (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 past the crucial majority mark of 148, with a potential nine-seat buffer if these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, meaning they would need to secure 95 more to reach the majority. No seats have been officially declared yet as the counting process is ongoing.

10:15 (IST), May, 04

Kashipur Election Result: CPM leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat

In the Kashipur constituency of West Bengal, CPM's Bauri Sulekha is currently leading as votes continue to be counted. The 50-year-old postgraduate candidate is ahead in the early count, with BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda also showing in the standings. The seat, held by the BJP going into this election, is shaping up as a closely watched contest between the two parties.

10:05 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count in progress, no majority in sight yet

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Early leads show a close contest at the top, with candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back, currently leading in 39 constituencies, and would need 79 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.

09:54 (IST), May, 04

Raghunathpur Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads early count in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in Raghunathpur, a Scheduled Caste constituency in West Bengal, where Congress candidate Sandhya Bauri is currently leading. SUCI(C) candidate Anil Bauri is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Vivekananda Bauri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

09:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 44 constituencies. TMC is trailing at this stage with leads in 22 seats, while others account for one. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP would need 104 more seats to cross that threshold, and TMC would need 126. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

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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.

Kashipur is a General constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kamala Kanta Hansda (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bauri Sulekha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Subhas Chandra Mahata (Congress), Soumen Beltharia (Trinamool Congress), Dipak Mahato (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Mihir Kumar Bauri (Independent), Shantipriya Saren (Independent), and Subhadip Paramanik (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, KAMALAKANTA HANSDA of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kashipur. round-by-round trends from Kashipur 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.