Madarihat Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Laxuman Limbu defeats TMC’s Jayprakash Toppo by 40,910 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:27:34 IST
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Madarihat Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Laxuman Limbu defeats TMC’s Jayprakash Toppo by 40,910 votes

Ishak Rabha (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jayprakash Toppo (Trinamool Congress), Joy Prafful Lakra (Congress), Laxuman Limbu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Babita Bara Tirkey (Gana Suraksha Party), Sudhist Baraik (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Subhash Lohar (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Haren Rabha (Mulnibasi Party of India), and Saradip Narjeenary (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Madarihat in West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Madarihat is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. In 2021, Manoj Tigga of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Madarihat in 2026.
15:27 (IST) May 06
Madarihat Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Laxuman Limbu wins by 40,910 votes
In Madarihat, Laxuman Limbu of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,02,488 votes and defeating TMC’s Jayprakash Toppo by a margin of 40,910 votes. Toppo finished second with 61,578 votes after all 19 EVM rounds were counted.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting continues
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 62,273 votes, holding a margin of 22,522 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 39,751 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting progresses in this seat. Toppo is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
18:18 (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. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — comprising 28 seats won and leads in 69 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Result 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a 34,213-vote margin
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 92,109 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is ahead of TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, the latter having gathered 57,896 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 34,213 votes, with counting still in progress.
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 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168 others, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, meaning they'd need 42 more to reach the majority.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting continues
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 62,273 votes, holding a margin of 22,522 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 39,751 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting progresses in this seat. Toppo is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
17:34 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends 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, leaving their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads by over 34,000 votes
In Kumargram, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 92,109 votes, holding a margin of 34,213 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 57,896 votes so far. Oraon, 46, is a Graduate Professional contesting on a BJP ticket and is presently the strongest performer in this constituency as counting continues.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 169 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 169, with 11 seats won and 158 seats where it is currently leading, putting it past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 115, with 2 seats won and 113 where it is leading, still needing 33 more to reach the majority mark.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads with a comfortable margin
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading the count with 55,603 votes, holding a margin of 18,274 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has accumulated 37,329 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Results are yet to be declared.
16:50 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, 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, with 12 won and 5 leads.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Result 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with 32,023-vote margin
In Kalchini, West Bengal, sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading with 91,488 votes, holding a margin of 32,023 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 59,465 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, and counting is still underway with no result declared yet.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 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 201 seats. They've already secured 6 seats and are leading in 195 others. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is in second place with 88 seats, needing 60 more to cross the majority threshold. Meanwhile, other parties have collectively secured 54 seats at this point in the counting process.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads by 15,941 votes
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 44,755 votes, holding a margin of 15,941 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 28,814 votes so far. Counting is still underway, with the incumbent Manoj Tigga of BJP not among the candidates in the current count. Limbu, 53, has cleared the 10th standard and represents the ST category in this seat.
16:06 (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 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a margin of 23,572 votes
In Kumargram, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 60,312 votes, holding a margin of 23,572 over TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 36,740 votes and is trailing at this stage. Oraon, 46, a graduate professional, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 207 constituencies and having won 3. The majority mark stands at 148, which means BJP is currently on course to cross it if these leads hold. TMC, referred to in the payload as AITC, has a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats and needing 78 more to reach the majority mark.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting continues
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading the count with 39,266 votes, holding a margin of 15,209 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 24,057 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old ST category candidate, is ahead as results continue to come in, with Toppo trailing at this stage of counting.
15:23 (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 the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold needed to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Barman leads TMC rival by 5,154 votes
In Falakata, West Bengal, sitting MLA Dipak Barman of BJP is currently leading with 35,505 votes, holding an advantage of 5,154 votes over TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy, who has accumulated 30,351 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is pressing his advantage as counting progresses in this SC constituency.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 80 seats, leaving it 68 seats short of a majority. Neither party has won any seat outright yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as the picture continues to take shape.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Laxuman Limbu holds the lead at this stage, while TMC's Jayprakash Toppo is trailing behind by 12,610 votes. The sitting MLA, Manoj Tigga of BJP, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
14:38 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 38, has won 8 seats and is leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads with a margin of 21,405 votes
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 48,252 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who at 46 holds a Graduate Professional qualification and is ahead of TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has gathered 26,847 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 21,405 votes, with counting still in progress.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 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 199 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and still needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in across the state.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting continues
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 22,452 votes, holding a margin of 9,870 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 12,582 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting progresses in this seat. The incumbent for this constituency is Manoj Tigga of BJP, though neither he nor Limbu are the same individual contesting this round.
13:54 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 95 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the halfway mark. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with a margin of 18,768 votes
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading with 41,978 votes, holding a margin of 18,768 over TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon), who has gathered 23,210 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishal Lama, who is pressing his advantage as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 187 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 86 seats and needs 62 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting progresses
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 22,452 votes, holding a margin of 9,870 over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 12,582 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Toppo is trailing at this stage, with results yet to be declared.
13:10 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, the early picture from counting shows candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively leading in 122 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Kalchini Election Results 2026: BJP's Bishal Lama leads with a 9,215-vote margin
In the Kalchini constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Bishal Lama of BJP is currently leading the count with 23,266 votes. TMC's Birendra Bara (Oraon) is trailing at 14,051 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,215 votes. Lama, 44, holds the seat for BJP and is contesting to retain it as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
12:48 (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, currently leading in 181 constituencies and needing 148 for a majority. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage, still 59 short of that mark. With no seats declared yet across the state, the picture remains fluid as counting continues through the afternoon.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading with 17,158 votes, while TMC's Jayprakash Toppo is trailing at 9,235 votes, leaving a margin of 7,923 votes between the two. The sitting MLA, Manoj Tigga of BJP, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
12:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 25 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, but the early picture in Puducherry points firmly toward NDA crossing the threshold with room to spare.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon leads by 6,428 votes
In Kumargram, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Manoj Kumar Oraon is currently leading the count with 21,666 votes. The 46-year-old Graduate Professional is holding off TMC's Rajeev Tirkey, who has accumulated 15,238 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 6,428 votes as counting continues in this ST-reserved constituency.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies, putting it 27 seats ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 90 seats and still needs 58 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: BJP's Laxuman Limbu leads as counting continues
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Laxuman Limbu is currently leading the count with 11,146 votes, holding a margin of 5,038 votes over TMC's Jayprakash Toppo, who has gathered 6,108 votes so far. Limbu, a 53-year-old candidate from the ST category, is ahead as counting progresses in this seat, with the result yet to be declared.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 157 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, needing 73 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 25 seats, requiring 93 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Falakata Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat
In Falakata, Congress candidate Akshoy Kumar Barman is currently leading in the early stages of counting. TMC's Subhash Chandra Roy is also among the leading candidates in this West Bengal constituency. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dipak Barman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final picture is yet to emerge.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 145 constituencies, leaving the party just 3 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 112 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and the gap between the two parties keeps the contest very much alive at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Madarihat constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the TMC's Jayprakash Toppo currently holding the lead. The sitting BJP legislator Manoj Tigga is not among those in front at this stage of counting. The result for this scheduled tribe reserved seat in West Bengal is yet to be declared.
11:04 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Results 2026: Jayprakash Toppo of TMC Ahead of BJP's Laxuman Limbu
Counting is ongoing in Madarihat, West Bengal, and it looks like TMC candidate Jayprakash Toppo is currently in the lead. Toppo, who is 50 years old and a graduate, has managed to secure 3,759 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Laxuman Limbu with 4,847 votes, creating a difference of 1,088 votes between them. The seat was previously held by BJP's Manoj Tigga, but he isn't currently showing in the top 3 positions.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
The Madarihat constituency in West Bengal is currently in the midst of vote counting, with results yet to be declared. The seat is held by incumbent BJP legislator Manoj Tigga, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current counting data. Madarihat remains one of the closely watched seats in the state as the tally continues to evolve.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
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 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 constituencies, needing 54 more seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the early count with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to cross 118. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Kumargram Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads early count in West Bengal seat
In the Kumargram constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Sudham Lama is currently leading, with TMC's Rajeev Tirkey also showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manoj Kumar Oraon, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote tallies are yet to reflect firm totals as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 156 seats, TMC trails at 51
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 156 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 51 seats, leaving the party 97 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat
The Madarihat constituency in West Bengal is currently in the midst of vote counting, with results yet to be declared. The seat is held by incumbent BJP legislator Manoj Tigga, who is not among the candidates listed in the current counting round. Counting continues as the final picture for this West Bengal assembly seat takes shape.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings with 234 seats in play
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Early leads show candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 seats, still 52 short of the majority mark. NDA is trailing with leads in 39 seats, needing 79 more to reach the halfway threshold. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:55 (IST) May 04
Madarihat Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner and the 2026 count in Madarihat
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manoj Tigga of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Madarihat. round-wise updates will reveal how the 2026 vote tallies are 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.
Madarihat is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ishak Rabha (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jayprakash Toppo (Trinamool Congress), Joy Prafful Lakra (Congress), Laxuman Limbu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Babita Bara Tirkey (Gana Suraksha Party), Sudhist Baraik (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Subhash Lohar (Revolutionary Socialist Party), Haren Rabha (Mulnibasi Party of India), and Saradip Narjeenary (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manoj Tigga of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Madarihat. round-by-round trends from Madarihat 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.