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Kushmandi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Tapas Chandra Roy defeats TMC’s Rekha Roy by 9,063 votes

Tapas Chandra Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bablu Sarkar (Congress), Rekha Roy (Trinamool Congress), Jyotirmoy Roy (Revolutionary ...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:22:21 IST

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15:22 (IST), May, 06

Kushmandi Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Tapas Chandra Roy wins by 9,063 votes

In Kushmandi, Tapas Chandra Roy of BJP secured a clear victory, polling 97,437 votes and defeating TMC’s Rekha Roy by a margin of 9,063 votes. Rekha Roy finished second with 88,374 votes after all 20 EVM rounds were counted.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: TMC incumbent Rekha Roy leads by 4,087 votes

In Kushmandi, West Bengal, counting is still under way and TMC's Rekha Roy is currently leading the contest. The 39-year-old incumbent has accumulated 64,890 votes so far, holding a margin of 4,087 over BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy, who stands at 60,803 votes. Roy, also 39, is trailing at this stage as results continue to come in from this SC-reserved seat.

18:19 (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 allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Kumarganj Election Result 2026: TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal leads over BJP's Subhendu Sarkar

In Kumarganj, West Bengal, counting is under way with TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal currently leading the contest. Mandal, the sitting MLA who holds the seat for TMC, has accumulated 62,281 votes so far, placing him ahead of BJP's Subhendu Sarkar, who trails with 48,479 votes. The margin between the two stands at 13,802 votes at this stage of counting, with the seat currently held by TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal.

17:56 (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 the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they still require 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: TMC incumbent Rekha Roy leads by 4,087 votes

In Kushmandi, West Bengal, counting is under way and the sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is currently leading with 64,890 votes. BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy is trailing at 60,803 votes, leaving a margin of 4,087 between the two. Rekha Roy, 39, who holds the seat as the incumbent, is ahead as tallying continues in this SC-reserved constituency.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark

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 leads 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 in Kerala.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Balurghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy leads by over 41,000 votes

In Balurghat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Bidyut Kumar Roy is leading with 78,124 votes, holding a margin of 41,058 over TMC's Arpita Ghosh, who has gathered 37,066 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Kumar Lahiri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 166 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 more, putting it 18 seats past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 119, with 2 wins and leads in 117 seats, still needing 29 to reach the majority mark.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting continues

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is currently leading the contest, holding 58,978 votes against BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy, who is trailing with 56,318 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,660 votes, keeping this a closely watched seat as the final numbers come in.

16:51 (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, NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 7 more, taking its tally to 20, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and leads in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 still being contested.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

Tapan Election Results 2026: BJP's Budhrai Tudu leads with a margin of 29,069 votes

In the Tapan constituency of West Bengal, BJP's sitting MLA Budhrai Tudu is currently leading the count with 86,934 votes, holding a margin of 29,069 over TMC's Chintamani Biha, who has accumulated 57,865 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Budhrai Tudu, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly constituency.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 seats

As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 203 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 197 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 86 seats, with 1 declared win and leads in 85, meaning they still need 62 more seats to reach the majority.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: TMC incumbent Rekha Roy leads BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Incumbent TMC candidate Rekha Roy is currently leading with 54,005 votes, holding a margin of 2,221 over BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 51,784 votes. Both candidates are 39 years old and contest from the SC category, keeping this seat closely watched as the final tally takes shape.

16:07 (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 won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, putting its tally at 84. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Tapan Election Results 2026: BJP's Budhrai Tudu leads TMC's Chintamani Biha by 21,068 votes

In the Tapan constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Budhrai Tudu is currently leading the count with 72,880 votes. TMC's Chintamani Biha is trailing at 51,812 votes, putting the margin between the two at 21,068. The seat is currently held by BJP's Budhrai Tudu, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 207 and having won 3, well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently at a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats and needing 78 more to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.

15:35 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy is currently leading the count with 40,607 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy, who holds the incumbent's seat, is trailing with 41,606 votes tallied in her favour. Both candidates are 39 years old and contest under the SC category. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for this seat.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Kushmandi, West Bengal, BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy is currently leading the count with 40,607 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rekha Roy, who is trailing at 41,606 votes in the ongoing count. Both candidates are 39 years old and belong to the SC category. Roy, a graduate with one criminal case on record, holds a narrow lead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Kumarganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal leads with a margin of 13,722 votes

In the Kumarganj constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Toraf Hossain Mandal is currently leading the count with 32,171 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal, who is holding a comfortable margin of 13,722 votes over BJP's Subhendu Sarkar, who has so far accumulated 18,449 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and still needs 68 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: TMC incumbent Rekha Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kushmandi assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with results yet to be declared. Sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is currently leading the contest, holding off a challenge from BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy, who is trailing at this stage. The final outcome from this SC-reserved seat remains to be confirmed.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 130 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats, with no wins declared yet, leaving the alliance 66 seats short of the majority mark on current tallies. SPA has one declared win and leads in 44 more for a tally of 45, trailing well behind the majority mark at this stage of counting.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Balurghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy leads by 19,497 votes

In Balurghat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Bidyut Kumar Roy is leading with 32,183 votes, holding a margin of 19,497 over TMC's Arpita Ghosh, who has gathered 12,686 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Kumar Lahiri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 199 seats, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 77 seats at this stage, needing 71 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy holding the lead over incumbent TMC candidate Rekha Roy. Roy currently has 34,171 votes against Rekha Roy's 28,753, putting the margin at 5,418 votes as the seat remains undecided at this stage of counting.

13:55 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Balurghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy leads by 15,701 votes

In Balurghat, West Bengal, BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy is leading with 25,863 votes, holding a margin of 15,701 over TMC's Arpita Ghosh, who has gathered 10,162 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Kumar Lahiri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 188 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 188 constituencies, putting it well past the 148-seat majority mark on current trends. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No seats have been formally declared so far across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy holds the lead at this stage, while sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is trailing behind. The two candidates are separated by 7,571 votes, with Tapas Chandra Roy polling 25,419 against Rekha Roy's 17,848 so far.

13:11 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the halfway threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the majority mark. Congress and its allies are currently leading in 24 seats, trailing the NDA by a considerable distance. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Kumarganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal leads with 7,307-vote margin

In Kumarganj, West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Toraf Hossain Mandal is currently leading the count with 18,262 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Toraf Hossain Mandal, who is holding off BJP's Subhendu Sarkar, presently trailing at 10,955 votes. The margin between the two stands at 7,307 votes as counting continues in this constituency.

12:49 (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 halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy holds the lead with 20,784 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is trailing at 13,068 votes. The margin between the two stands at 7,716 votes as tallying continues in this SC-reserved seat.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, NDA is currently leading in 90 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across Assam.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Tapan Election Results 2026: TMC's Chintamani Biha leads, BJP's Budhrai Tudu trails by 408 votes

In the Tapan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's Chintamani Biha currently leading the seat with 21,328 votes. The sitting MLA, currently held by BJP's Budhrai Tudu, is trailing in second place with 21,736 votes recorded, though Biha holds the lead by a margin of 408 votes at this stage of counting. Tudu, 52, is a Graduate Professional contesting to retain the seat he holds.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 175 constituencies and sitting 27 seats clear of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no party having crossed the finish line yet.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy holds the lead at this stage, while sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is currently trailing. The contest in this reserved constituency continues to be closely watched as votes are tallied.

11:45 (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 sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Balurghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy leads by 4,526 votes

In Balurghat, West Bengal, BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy is currently leading with 6,964 votes, holding a margin of 4,526 over TMC's Arpita Ghosh, who has gathered 2,438 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Kumar Lahiri, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still out of reach

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach a majority. With no results declared yet, the final picture in the state remains wide open at this stage of counting.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy holds the lead at this stage, while sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is trailing. The margin between the two stands at 1,514 votes, with Tapas Chandra Roy having polled 6,443 votes against Rekha Roy's 4,929 so far.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Results 2026: BJP's Tapas Chandra Roy leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Kushmandi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tapas Chandra Roy is currently leading with 6,443 votes, holding a margin of 1,514 over the closest contender. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rekha Roy, who is trailing at 4,929 votes. Rekha Roy, contesting on a TMC ticket, finds herself behind as counting progresses in this SC-reserved constituency.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no final result declared yet. The sitting legislator Rekha Roy of TMC is among those in the contest, looking to hold the seat she currently represents. Congress candidate Bablu Sarkar is also in the running as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 62 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Balurghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Bidyut Kumar Roy leads with 4,526-vote margin

In Balurghat, West Bengal, BJP candidate Bidyut Kumar Roy is currently leading with 6,964 votes, holding a margin of 4,526 over TMC's Arpita Ghosh, who has tallied 2,438 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Kumar Lahiri, 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.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues

As the vote count for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats is still underway, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats and requires 95 more to cross the halfway point. While no seats have been officially declared yet, the final outcome will be determined by how the remaining counting rounds progress.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Kushmandi constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Rekha Roy is among those in the contest, looking to hold the seat she currently represents. Congress has fielded Bablu Sarkar as its candidate in this reserved constituency, making it a closely watched count in the region.

10:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads early in Puducherry as counting gets underway

Early trends in Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority across the 30-seat assembly, show NDA leading in 5 constituencies and holding a tally of 5, still 11 seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3, needing 13 more seats to reach the threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats at this early stage of counting.

09:56 (IST), May, 04

Kushmandi Election Results: Rekha Roy (TMC) awaits the round-wise verdict

Rekha Roy, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kushmandi May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

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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.

Kushmandi is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Tapas Chandra Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Bablu Sarkar (Congress), Rekha Roy (Trinamool Congress), Jyotirmoy Roy (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Kansha Roy (Independent), Nirod Candra Roy (Independent), Paresh Adhikari (Independent), and Jugal Biswas (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Rekha Roy of the Trinamool Congress won Kushmandi. round-by-round trends from Kushmandi 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.