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Kultali Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes

Ganesh Chandra Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Madhabi Mahalder (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ramsankar Halder (Communist Party of India ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:03:04 IST

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19:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry as UDF surges ahead in Kerala

Counting is underway across four states and union territories with leads shifting across Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97 seats that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The Congress-led alliance is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, bringing its tally to 60, while NDA is leading in 55 with no wins declared, placing its tally at 55. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, crossing the majority mark of 16 if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat contest with 68 seats won and 19 more in hand, giving it a tally of 87 against the majority mark of 71, well past the threshold if those leads hold. LDF has won 30 and is leading in 6 for a tally of 36, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17.

18:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if the current trends hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.

18:40 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 135445 votes, pulling ahead of BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who is trailing at 76897 votes. The margin between the two stands at 58548 votes as counting continues. Mondal, who currently holds the seat, is pressing forward to retain it with a commanding lead at this stage.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: Counting underway in TMC-held seat

Votes are being counted in the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, where the seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal. The counting is in progress and a clearer picture of the leading positions is expected to emerge as more rounds are completed.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP currently holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leading in 168 more, putting it 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.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, but the sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal is making a strong case for retention. The 46-year-old graduate and incumbent is currently leading with 135445 votes, holding a margin of 58548 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 76897 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

17:58 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play 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 so far and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, taking its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.

17:47 (IST), May, 04

Sagar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over sitting TMC MLA

In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 94,502 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, who is trailing in second place with 88,017 votes. Mandal, aged 39 and a post-graduate, holds a margin of 6,485 votes over the sitting MLA as counting continues in this closely watched West Bengal seat.

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17:36 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Crossing Majority Mark

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP has taken a significant lead with 179 seats. The magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP has secured 11 declared wins and is leading in 168 other constituencies, putting them comfortably past the majority threshold should these leads hold. Meanwhile, the TMC has garnered 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104 constituencies, requiring 42 more seats to reach the majority.

17:25 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the seat has drawn attention with sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal holding a commanding lead. The 46-year-old graduate and incumbent is currently ahead with 135445 votes, while BJP's Madhabi Mahalder trails at 76897. The margin between the two stands at 58548 votes, with counting still under way.

17:14 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority across the 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that mark yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 116, with 10 seats declared and leads in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current tallies. SPA has a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies, trailing well behind. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far, giving it a tally of 55.

17:03 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: Gopinath Naiya of Congress Ahead in Early Tally

In Basanti, West Bengal, Congress candidate Gopinath Naiya is currently in the lead with 755 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal, who has secured a significant 80,801 votes in the initial counting. The seat, previously held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, does not currently show him among the top three leading candidates. Vote counting is ongoing.

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 148 marks the majority. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 192 more, putting its tally at 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, for a tally of 84. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while TMC still needs 64 more seats to reach 148.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: Incumbent TMC candidate trails as counting continues

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently trailing, having polled 130,251 votes so far, while BJP's Madhabi Mahalder holds the lead with 69,081 votes counted in her favour. The margin between the two stands at 61,170 votes at this stage of counting.

16:30 (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, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 14 seats outright and is leading in 85 more, putting its tally at 99. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in the state.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Results 2026: BJP's Bikarna Naskar leads by 9,951 votes

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 73,601 votes, holding a margin of 9,951 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has accumulated 63,650 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jayanta Naskar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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16:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 207 seats

As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 207 seats. The magic number to form the government is 148. The BJP has already secured 4 seats and is leading in 203 others, putting them comfortably over the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has a tally of 74 seats, having won 1 seat and leading in 73, and still requires 74 more to reach the majority.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads with a wide margin

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 110115 votes, holding a margin of 57118 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 52997 votes so far. The contest in this SC-reserved seat remains active as tallying continues.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 141 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won 1, giving them a combined tally of 142, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins confirmed yet, placing its tally at 45, still 73 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43.

15:36 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads by 35,622 votes

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 53,755 votes, holding a margin of 35,622 over BJP's Bikash Sardar, who has gathered 18,133 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

15:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 210 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, with 1 declared and 209 leads, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 70 seats, with 1 won and 69 leading, and still needs 78 more to reach the majority mark.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 75,603 votes. BJP's Madhabi Mahalder is placed second with 37,135 votes, leaving Mondal ahead by a margin of 38,468 votes as tallying continues.

15:02 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Sagar Election Result 2026: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra

In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 64,845 votes. Trailing behind is sitting MLA Bankim Chandra Hazra of TMC, who has accumulated 59,818 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,027 votes, with counting still in progress. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, who is now trailing in the ongoing count.

14:40 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads 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 the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:30 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads by over 38,000 votes

In Kultali, West Bengal, the counting is still underway with TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal holding a commanding lead. The incumbent, who is 46 years old and a graduate, has accumulated 75,603 votes so far, putting him 38,468 votes clear of BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who stands at 37,135 votes. The result for this SC-reserved seat is yet to be declared.

14:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute a majority, the early counting picture shows candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, while SPA is further back with a tally of 46 seats. No seats have been declared in the state at this stage of counting.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

Sagar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sumanta Mandal leads over sitting MLA Hazra

In the Sagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sumanta Mandal is currently leading with 52,322 votes, holding a margin of 3,251 over TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, who has accumulated 49,071 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bankim Chandra Hazra, who is trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this West Bengal assembly segment.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 190 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148. TMC, which holds the state, is leading in 84 seats and still needs 64 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the gap between the two parties remains the defining feature of the count so far.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading the contest, holding his ground against the BJP's Madhabi Mahalder. Kultali falls under the reserved SC category, and the final outcome is expected once all rounds of counting are completed.

13:34 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Gosaba Election Results 2026: BJP's Bikarna Naskar leads by over 6,000 votes

In the Gosaba constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bikarna Naskar is currently leading with 47,767 votes, holding a margin of 6,069 over TMC's Subrata Mondal, who has gathered 41,698 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jayanta Naskar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:12 (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 needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP in West Bengal seat

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 35,296 votes, holding a margin of 19,834 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has gathered 15,462 votes so far. The contest in this reserved SC seat remains active as tallying continues.

12:50 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 76 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

12:40 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Results 2026: Samir Kumar Jana leads with 1,784-vote margin

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading the count with 5,397 votes, holding a margin of 1,784 over BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has accumulated 3,613 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading 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 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads BJP by 18,453 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, the sitting MLA from this reserved seat, is currently leading with 28,112 votes. BJP's Madhabi Mahalder is trailing at 9,659 votes, leaving a margin of 18,453 votes between the two candidates at this stage of counting.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 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 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Result 2026: CPM's Satyaranjan Das leads over TMC's Samir Kumar Jana

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, CPM candidate Satyaranjan Das is currently leading in early counting, with the seat presently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is trailing in second place. Both candidates have recorded zero votes in the figures reflected so far, suggesting the count is at a very early stage. The constituency is being closely watched as the sitting MLA, Samir Kumar Jana, seeks to retain his position.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting crosses halfway mark

With no results formally declared yet, BJP is leading in 154 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting its tally six seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 108 seats, needing 40 more to reach that threshold. Counting is still underway, and the final picture across all 294 constituencies will only emerge once the remaining leads are confirmed.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: TMC incumbent Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 7818 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the count as it stands tells the story. The sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal, 46, is currently leading with 10,416 votes, holding a margin of 7,818 over CPM's Ramsankar Halder, who has gathered 2,598 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.

11:26 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads with a margin of 7818 votes

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading the count with 10,416 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is defending his position with a comfortable margin. CPM's Ramsankar Halder is trailing at 2,598 votes, leaving a gap of 7,818 votes between the two as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Results 2026: CPM's Satyaranjan Das leads over TMC's Samir Kumar Jana

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, CPM candidate Satyaranjan Das is currently leading, with counting still under way in this constituency. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is contesting again and is placed second in the early count. Both candidates are from the General category, and the contest is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied.

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. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Kultali constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with the result yet to be declared. The seat, which falls under the SC category, has sitting TMC legislator Ganesh Chandra Mondal in the contest alongside Congress candidate Rupa Haldar. Both candidates are in the running as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched assembly segment.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is currently leading in 74 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Result 2026: SUCI(C)'s Milan Biswas leads in early count

Early counting trends from Basanti in West Bengal show SUCI(C) candidate Milan Biswas holding the lead, with Independent candidate Asim Sardar also among those reflected in the current standings. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who does not feature among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in West Bengal as vote counting continues

As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently holding a lead in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148. Meanwhile, the TMC is leading in 53 seats, requiring 95 more to reach the majority. While no seats have been officially declared yet, the situation across the state is dynamic and continues to evolve as counting progresses.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Kultali assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with the result yet to be declared. The sitting MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal of TMC is in the contest, with Congress fielding Rupa Haldar as the challenger. Both candidates hold SC category standing in this reserved seat, and voters are watching closely as the final picture from Kultali takes shape.

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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.
Kultali is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jaynagar Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ganesh Chandra Mondal (Trinamool Congress), Madhabi Mahalder (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ramsankar Halder (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rupa Haldar (Congress), Sankar Deb Mondal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Bhutnath Sardar (Bahujan Mukti Party), Shankar Naskar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Madhabi Biswas (Independent), and Sankar Naskar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ganesh Chandra Mondal of the Trinamool Congress won Kultali. In 2016, Ram Sankar Halder of the CPM had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kultali 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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