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Khanakul Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Susanta Ghosh defeats TMC’s Palash Kumar Roy by 34,483 votes

Chayana Khan (Bahujan Samaj Party), Palash Kumar Roy (Trinamool Congress), Pradip Kar (Congress), Susanta Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata ...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:01:11 IST

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15:01 (IST), May, 06

Khanakul Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Susanta Ghosh wins by 34,483 votes

In Khanakul, Susanta Ghosh of BJP secured a commanding victory, polling 1,26,729 votes and defeating TMC’s Palash Kumar Roy by a margin of 34,483 votes. Roy finished second with 92,246 votes after all 19 EVM rounds were counted.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in Assam.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

Pursurah Election Results 2026: BJP's Biman Ghosh leads with a 46,431-vote margin

In Pursurah, West Bengal, BJP's sitting MLA Biman Ghosh is currently leading the count with 1,23,539 votes, pulling ahead by 46,431 votes over TMC's Partha Hazari, who has accumulated 77,108 votes so far and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Biman Ghosh, who is pressing his advantage as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, putting the party 31 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104, still needing 42 seats to reach the majority threshold.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP's Susanta Ghosh leads with a 29,849-vote margin

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, incumbent BJP candidate Susanta Ghosh is currently leading the count with 1,03,761 votes. The 37-year-old, who holds 10 criminal cases on record, is ahead of TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has accumulated 73,912 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 29,849 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

17:46 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Arambag Election Results 2026: BJP's Bag Hemanta leads by 25,962 votes over TMC

In the Arambag constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bag Hemanta is currently leading with 1,11,764 votes, holding a margin of 25,962 over TMC's Bag Mita, who has accumulated 85,802 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's MADHUSUDAN BAG, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 164 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP holds a tally of 164, with 11 seats won and leads in 153 more. TMC is at a tally of 121, having won 2 seats while leading in 119. BJP needs to convert its current leads to stay on course, while TMC requires 27 more seats to reach the majority mark.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh leads TMC rival

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh is currently leading with 94,622 votes, holding a margin of 26,727 over TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has accumulated 67,895 votes so far. The seat remains in play as tallying continues.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Pursurah Election Results 2026: BJP's Biman Ghosh leads TMC by 37,120 votes

In Pursurah, West Bengal, BJP's sitting MLA Biman Ghosh is currently leading the count with 1,02,934 votes, holding a margin of 37,120 over TMC's Partha Hazari, who has accumulated 65,814 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Biman Ghosh, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 205 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 205 seats, with 7 declared wins and leads in 198 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC, rendered here as per editorial convention, has a tally of 83 seats, needing 65 more to reach the majority mark.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP's Susanta Ghosh leads with 21,325-vote margin

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh is currently leading the count with 78,429 votes. The 37-year-old, who holds 10 criminal cases on record, is ahead of TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has accumulated 57,104 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 21,325 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats in the union territory.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Arambag Election Results 2026: BJP's Bag Hemanta leads by 22,330 votes

In the Arambag constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bag Hemanta is currently leading with 1,00,949 votes, holding a margin of 22,330 over TMC's Bag Mita, who is trailing with 78,619 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's MADHUSUDAN BAG, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly is well underway, with BJP holding a commanding position across the state. The party has a tally of 214 seats, leading in 210 and having won 4 so far. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP is already past that threshold on current trends. TMC has a tally of 65 seats, and still needs 83 more to reach the majority mark.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP's Susanta Ghosh leads TMC rival by 15,544 votes

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Susanta Ghosh, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 68,460 votes, holding a margin of 15,544 over TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has accumulated 52,916 votes and is trailing at this stage.

15:35 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 27 seats and is leading in 57 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF has won 17 seats and is leading in 19, giving it a tally of 36, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats across the state.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Goghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Prasanta Digar leads by 30,150 votes

In Goghat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Prasanta Digar is currently leading with 86,925 votes, holding a margin of 30,150 over TMC's Dr. Nirmal Maji, who has gathered 56,775 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's BISWANATH KARAK, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 211 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 211 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 69 seats and needs 79 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, keeping the final picture open as rounds continue.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh leads over TMC

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh is currently leading with 44,138 votes, holding a margin of 7,196 over TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has gathered 36,942 votes so far. The seat remains closely watched as tallying continues.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 195 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 82 seats, still needing 66 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP incumbent Susanta Ghosh leads over TMC

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Susanta Ghosh, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 44,138 votes, holding a margin of 7,196 over TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who has gathered 36,942 votes so far. The contest in this General category seat remains active as tallying continues.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 87 seats and still needs 61 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the winning line as counting continues across the state.

13:34 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival in West Bengal

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Susanta Ghosh, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 32,342 votes against TMC's Palash Kumar Roy, who is trailing at 22,359 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,983 votes as the contest continues.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 181 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, leaving it 59 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:50 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Update: Ghosh in the Lead as Vote Counting Continues

In West Bengal's Khanakul constituency, incumbent BJP MLA Susanta Ghosh is currently ahead in the vote count, even though he was the sitting legislator entering this election. Ghosh, who has 10 criminal cases registered against him, has so far secured 25,931 votes. The TMC candidate, Palash Kumar Roy, a 45-year-old graduate and professional, is currently leading the race with 15,268 votes, putting him 10,663 votes behind Ghosh as the counting process is still underway.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 178 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 178 constituencies, putting it 30 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and needs 58 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the overall picture fluid at this stage of counting.

12:08 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Khanakul assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with results yet to be declared. Palash Kumar Roy of TMC holds the lead at this stage, while the sitting BJP legislator Susanta Ghosh is currently trailing. The contest in this seat continues to draw attention as the final tally takes shape.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result 2026: Palash Kumar Roy of TMC Ahead, Susanta Ghosh of BJP Behind

In Khanakul, West Bengal, the TMC's Palash Kumar Roy is currently in the lead with 4,019 votes. The BJP's Susanta Ghosh is trailing with 9,529 votes, putting Ghosh ahead by a margin of 5,510 votes over Roy at this point in the vote count. BJP's Susanta Ghosh, who currently holds the seat and is running again, is finding himself behind in the ongoing tally as results emerge from this constituency.

11:46 (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 154 constituencies, putting it six seats ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 109 seats and needs 39 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, keeping the final picture open as tallies continue to shift.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: No star candidate in the fray, counting under way

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with no result declared yet. Independent candidate Bikash Chandra Dolui, aged 61, is showing as leading at this stage, while Sk Saddam Hossain of the All India Secular Front is also marked leading in the early count. The sitting BJP legislator SUSANTA GHOSH is not among the candidates in the current count.

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 within striking distance of that threshold. TMC is leading in 101 seats at this stage. Congress holds leads in 3 seats, while CPM is ahead in 1. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, counting is under way with no declared result yet. The sitting seat, held by BJP's SUSANTA GHOSH, is being contested as votes are tallied. Independent candidate Bikash Chandra Dolui and All India Secular Front's Sk Saddam Hossain are both currently showing as leading, with vote totals yet to reflect a definitive picture from the ground.

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 past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage, needing 95 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way

Counting is under way in the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, where no high-profile name from the candidate list has emerged at the centre of attention. Independent candidate Bikash Chandra Dolui, aged 61, is currently leading, while Sk Saddam Hossain of the All India Secular Front is also showing in the leading column. The sitting BJP legislator SUSANTA GHOSH is not among the candidates in the current count.

09:57 (IST), May, 04

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

Votes cast in Khanakul are now being counted. With 9 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

09:47 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Khanakul candidate and the 2026 count

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Susanta Ghosh in Khanakul. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:37 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances

As counting advances in Khanakul, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 9 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

09:27 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Results: Congress in the Khanakul contest

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

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 with leads in 44 constituencies, while TMC is currently leading in 22. No seats have been declared yet. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP would need 104 more seats and TMC 126 more to form a government. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.

09:17 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Elections 2026: Biplab Mazumder's RSP tally being counted in Khanakul

Biplab Mazumder, contesting on a Revolutionary Socialist Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Khanakul May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:07 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner and the 2026 count in Khanakul

In the 2021 Assembly Election, SUSANTA GHOSH of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Khanakul. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are shaping up.

09:01 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Result 2026: Independent's Dolui leads as counting progresses

In the Khanakul constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bikash Chandra Dolui is currently leading as votes are being counted. Sk Saddam Hossain of the All India Secular Front is also among those leading at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Susanta Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

08:57 (IST), May, 04

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

In Khanakul, 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.

08:47 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Elections 2026: Round by round: how Khanakul's count will unfold

In Khanakul, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

08:37 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Results: How Bahujan Samaj Party is positioned in Khanakul

The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded Chayana Khan in Khanakul. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:27 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Results: Leading in Khanakul — what an early advantage signals

As counting progresses in Khanakul, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.

08:17 (IST), May, 04

Khanakul Election Results: How is Pradip Kar faring? Watching the Khanakul count

Pradip Kar, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Khanakul May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:07 (IST), May, 04

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

Votes cast in Khanakul 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.

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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.
Khanakul is a General constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Chayana Khan (Bahujan Samaj Party), Palash Kumar Roy (Trinamool Congress), Pradip Kar (Congress), Susanta Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Biplab Mazumder (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Sk Mujibar Rahaman (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Sk Saddam Hossain (All India Secular Front), Koushik Adhikary (Independent), and Bikash Chandra Dolui (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, SUSANTA GHOSH of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Khanakul. round-by-round trends from Khanakul 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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