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Kulti Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Ajay Kumar Poddar defeats TMC’s Abhijit Ghatak by 26,498 votes

Ajay Kumar Poddar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abhijit Ghatak (Trinamool Congress), Bhabani Charan Acharya (All India Forward Bloc), ...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:16:11 IST

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15:16 (IST), May, 06

Kulti Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Ajay Kumar Poddar wins by 26,498 votes

In Kulti, Ajay Kumar Poddar of BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,03,570 votes and defeating TMC’s Abhijit Ghatak by a margin of 26,498 votes. Ghatak finished second with 77,072 votes after all 16 EVM rounds were counted.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Crossing Majority Mark

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. This includes 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, which would secure them the majority if these leads are maintained. The TMC has secured 106 seats so far, with 2 wins and leads in 104 constituencies, meaning they would need 42 more seats to reach the majority threshold.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, the incumbent BJP candidate Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading the count with 96,605 votes against TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 73,171 votes. The margin between the two stands at 23,434 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 28 declared wins and 69 seats where it is currently leading. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: BJP's Arijit Roy leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 91,777 votes, holding a margin of 11,722 over TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who has polled 80,055 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP is currently leading with 179 seats, having secured 11 and ahead in 168 others, which would put them over the majority line if these trends persist. The TMC has garnered 106 seats, winning 2 and leading in 104, and requires 42 more to cross the majority threshold.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads with 22,204-vote margin

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading the count with 90,755 votes against TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 68,551 votes. The margin between the two stands at 22,204 votes, with counting still under way. Poddar, 68, holds a graduate professional degree and has no criminal cases on record. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

17:13 (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 6 more, taking its tally to 19. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if the leads hold, the NDA would be in a position to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 leading.

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17:02 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result 2026: BJP's Arijit Roy leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 91,200 votes, holding a margin of 11,420 over TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who has polled 79,780 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who finds himself trailing in this contest as counting continues. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 200 seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 200 seats. They've secured 8 wins so far and are leading in 192 constituencies, putting them comfortably over the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 84 seats, with 1 win and leads in 83 constituencies, requiring 64 more to reach the majority.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading with 82,226 votes, holding a margin of 19,491 over TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 62,735 votes so far. Poddar, 68, is a Graduate Professional with a clean record and is looking to retain the seat he currently holds.

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 the state with a tally of 122, having won 3 seats and leading in 119 more, crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, all in leads with no seats declared yet. SPA has a tally of 49, with 4 seats won and leads in 45 others, still well short of the majority mark.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: BJP's Arijit Roy leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 90,860 votes, holding a margin of 11,503 over TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who has polled 79,357 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 203 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 207 seats, leading in 203 and having won 4, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is currently at a tally of 74, leading in 73 constituencies and having won 1, still needing 74 more seats to reach the majority mark.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: TMC's Abhijit Ghatak leads as BJP incumbent trails

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Abhijit Ghatak is currently leading the count with 57,895 votes. The sitting BJP MLA Ajay Kumar Poddar, who is seeking to retain the seat, is trailing with 75,333 votes behind him in the tally, putting the incumbent in a difficult position as counting continues. The gap between the two candidates stands at 17,438 votes, with results yet to be declared.

15:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 209 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 148, and TMC currently has a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one declared. BJP still needs to convert those leads to cross the majority threshold if these numbers hold through the remaining rounds.

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15:13 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads over TMC rival

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar, 68, is currently leading with 50,444 votes, holding a margin of 4,707 votes over TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 45,737 votes so far. Poddar, a graduate professional with a clean criminal record, is defending the seat he currently holds.

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

14:30 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar, 68, is currently leading with 50,444 votes, holding a margin of 4,707 over TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 45,737 votes so far. Poddar, a graduate professional with a clean criminal record, is defending his seat as the incumbent in this closely watched contest.

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 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

13:46 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP incumbent Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar holds the lead with 37,698 votes, staying ahead of TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 32,008 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,690 votes as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.

13:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats clear of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach that mark. No results have been declared yet, and the gap between the two parties remains the defining feature of the count so far.

13:02 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads as counting continues

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, the incumbent BJP candidate Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading the count with 37,698 votes, holding a margin of 5,690 votes over TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 32,008 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as the picture continues to take shape.

12:19 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading the contest, while TMC's Abhijit Ghatak is trailing behind. A margin of 3,501 votes separates the two candidates at this stage, with Poddar holding 22,593 votes against Ghatak's 19,092.

11:58 (IST), May, 04

Asansol Uttar Election Result 2026: TMC's Moloy Ghatak leads as counting progresses

In Asansol Uttar, West Bengal, TMC candidate Moloy Ghatak is currently leading the count, with the seat presently held by All India Trinamool Congress's Ghatak Moloy. BJP's Krishnendu Mukherjee is trailing in the contest. Ghatak, 70, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and a final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

11:47 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way 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 needs 39 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, keeping the final picture open at this stage of counting.

11:37 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar holds the lead at this stage, with TMC's Abhijit Ghatak trailing behind by 7,599 votes. Poddar has accumulated 18,016 votes against Ghatak's 10,417 as tallying continues in this West Bengal seat.

11:06 (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 155 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority threshold. No results have been declared yet, with the contest still very much in motion.

10:56 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP incumbent Ajay Kumar Poddar leads by 4521 votes

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with results yet to be declared. BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 9,574 votes. TMC's Abhijit Ghatak is trailing at 5,053 votes, leaving a margin of 4,521 votes between the two candidates at this stage of counting.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar holds lead over TMC

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently holding onto his seat with 9,574 votes, leading TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has gathered 5,053 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 4,521 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar, who is looking to retain it as results take shape.

10:25 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly show BJP leading in 157 constituencies, putting the party nine seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 53 seats, needing 95 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture across the state could shift considerably as counting continues.

10:20 (IST), May, 04

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

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

10:15 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, where incumbent BJP candidate Ajay Kumar Poddar, 68, is currently leading the race. A graduate professional with a clean criminal record, Poddar is seeking to retain the seat he holds. AIFB's Bhabani Charan Acharya is also in the contest, with both candidates showing active tallies as the count continues.

10:10 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Ravi Yadav of Congress

Ravi Yadav, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kulti May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

10:00 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results 2026: When the final result is declared

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kulti, 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 Kulti.

09:55 (IST), May, 04

Asansol Dakshin Election Result 2026: BJP's Agnimitra Paul leads over TMC rival

In Asansol Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP's Agnimitra Paul is currently leading the count with 10,055 votes, holding a margin of 6,271 over TMC's Tapas Banerjee, who has accumulated 3,784 votes so far. Paul, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as counting continues. The result for this West Bengal constituency is yet to be declared.

09:50 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Elections 2026: How Kulti fits into the Asansol regional picture

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

09:40 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Elections 2026: Kulti and its place in the Asansol regional picture

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

09:30 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: Trinamool Congress' stake in May 4 Kulti count

The Trinamool Congress has fielded Abhijit Ghatak in Kulti. 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 counting gets underway

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. No seats have been declared yet, and the majority mark sits at 148. BJP would need 104 more seats to reach that threshold, while TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.

09:20 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: How is Bhabani Charan Acharya faring? Watching the Kulti count

Bhabani Charan Acharya, contesting on a All India Forward Bloc ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kulti May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, vote counting is currently in progress with the result yet to be declared. The sitting BJP legislator Ajay Kumar Poddar is in the contest, with Bhabani Charan Acharya of the All India Forward Bloc also in the running. Voters in this constituency are watching closely as the tallying continues and an official outcome is awaited.

09:10 (IST), May, 04

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

Votes cast in Kulti 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 Kulti.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar leads early count

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading the count. The sitting MLA, currently held by BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar, is seeking to retain the seat as counting progresses. AIFB's Bhabani Charan Acharya is also among the leading positions at this stage. Vote totals are yet to reflect a decisive gap between the two, with the contest still unfolding across counting rounds.

09:00 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: Counting day in West Bengal: Kulti's moment in the tally

Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Kulti is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

08:50 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: Awaiting the count: Kulti's 2026 result in the making

With the count now under way in Kulti, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

08:40 (IST), May, 04

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

As counting advances in Kulti, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

08:30 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: Congress' Kulti candidate and the 2026 count

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

08:20 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results: After the last round: how Kulti's result gets declared

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Kulti, 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.

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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.

Kulti is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ajay Kumar Poddar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Abhijit Ghatak (Trinamool Congress), Bhabani Charan Acharya (All India Forward Bloc), Ravi Yadav (Congress), Shekhawat Khan (Gondvana Gantantra Party), and Akhtar Hussain Md (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, AJAY KUMAR PODDAR of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kulti. In 2016, Ujjal Chatterjee of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kulti 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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Kulti Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Ajay Kumar Poddar defeats TMC’s Abhijit Ghatak by 26,498 votes

In Kulti, Ajay Kumar Poddar of BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,03,570 votes and defeating TMC’s Abhijit Ghatak by a margin of 26,498 votes. Ghatak finished second with 77,072 votes after all 16 EVM rounds were counted.

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

Ravi Yadav, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kulti May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Kulti, 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 Kulti.

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

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

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

Bhabani Charan Acharya, contesting on a All India Forward Bloc ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kulti May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

Votes cast in Kulti 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 Kulti.

Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Kulti is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

With the count now under way in Kulti, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

As counting advances in Kulti, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 6 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

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

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Kulti, 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.

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