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Mal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sukra Munda defeats TMC’s Bulu Chik Baraik by 15,492 votes

Bulu Chik Baraik (Trinamool Congress), Manu Oraon (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rakesh Kujur (Congress), Sukra Munda (Bhar...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:39:15 IST

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15:39 (IST), May, 06

Mal Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Sukra Munda wins by 15,492 votes

In Mal, Sukra Munda of BJP secured a clear victory, polling 1,12,095 votes and defeating TMC’s Bulu Chik Baraik by a margin of 15,492 votes. Baraik finished second with 96,603 votes after all 19 EVM rounds were counted.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: TMC incumbent trailing as counting progresses

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik is currently trailing, with BJP's Sukra Munda holding the lead on 96,670 votes against Baraik's 83,288. The margin between the two stands at 13,382 votes at this stage of counting.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings with 3 seats separating top from majority

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115, with 10 seats declared and leads in 105 more, leaving them 3 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 60, having won 7 and leading in 53. NDA holds a tally of 55, all from current leads, with no seats declared in its favour yet.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Jalpaiguri Election Results 2026: Krishna Das of TMC Ahead of BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary

In West Bengal's Jalpaiguri constituency, TMC's Krishna Das is currently in the lead with 40,288 votes. BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary is trailing with 87,037 votes, creating a difference of 46,749 votes between them. The current MLA for this seat is TMC's Dr. Pradip Kumar Barma, who isn't among the top three candidates showing in the current leading positions. Vote counting is 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 more, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they require 42 more to reach the majority.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with the incumbent TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik currently trailing in the contest. The sitting MLA, who has represented this seat, is facing a stiff challenge as votes continue to be tallied. The final picture from Mal will emerge once the counting process concludes.

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, taking 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.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Rajganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads over TMC's Swapna Barman

In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading with 1,05,444 votes, holding a margin of 17,992 votes over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has accumulated 87,452 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

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17:12 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 148. BJP holds a tally of 169 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 158 more, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 115, with 2 wins and leading in 113 seats, needing 33 more to reach the majority mark.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by the contest between the two main contenders. BJP's Sukra Munda is leading with 85,927 votes, holding a margin of 8,952 over the sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik, who has accumulated 76,975 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads still in play, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, having won 7 and leading in 50, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins confirmed yet, trailing the majority mark by 63 seats.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Nagrakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Puna Bhengra leads with 6,540-vote margin

In Nagrakata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Puna Bhengra is currently leading the count with 48,942 votes, holding a margin of 6,540 over TMC's Sanjay Kujur, who has accumulated 42,402 votes so far. Bhengra, 51, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the BJP. Counting is still in progress and a final result is yet to be declared.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 201 seats, leading in 195 and having won 6, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, rendered here as the AITC in the payload, sits on a tally of 88, leading in 87 and needing 60 more seats to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 54 seats at this stage.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP's Sukra Munda leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sukra Munda is currently leading with 62,453 votes, holding a margin of 10,281 over the sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik, who has polled 52,172 votes so far. Baraik, the incumbent from the All India Trinamool Congress, is trailing in this contest as counting continues. No result has been declared yet for this seat.

16:07 (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 its current leads hold. The alliance has won 37 seats and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Nagrakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Puna Bhengra leads with 5,100-vote margin

In Nagrakata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Puna Bhengra is currently leading the count with 41,663 votes, holding a margin of 5,100 over TMC's Sanjay Kujur, who has accumulated 36,563 votes so far. Bhengra, 51, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the BJP. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

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15:44 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 210 seats

As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 210 seats. They've secured 3 seats and are leading in 207. The TMC is at 70 seats, having won 1 and leading in 69. Other parties collectively hold 53 seats at this point in the counting process.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal seat

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sukra Munda is currently leading with 57,030 votes, holding a margin of 15,312 over sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik, who is trailing with 41,718 votes. The incumbent, contesting on a TMC ticket, is placed second in the current count as the contest remains open.

15:24 (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, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99 seats, with 4 seats won and leads in 95 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Jalpaiguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary leads by over 22,000 votes

In Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ananta Deb Adhikary is leading with 43,124 votes, holding a margin of 22,676 over TMC's Krishna Das, who has gathered 20,448 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Pradip Kumar Barma, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

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, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, still needing 68 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: Incumbent Bulu Chik Baraik trails as counting progresses

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik is currently trailing with 31,178 votes against BJP's Sukra Munda, who is leading the count with 41,080 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,902 votes. Baraik, 65, who holds the incumbent's position in this reserved seat, finds himself on the back foot as the counting continues in this closely watched contest.

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 84, comprising 13 won seats and 71 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, made up of 8 won seats and 30 seats where it leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Nagrakata Election Result 2026: BJP's Puna Bhengra leads with a margin of 3939 votes

In Nagrakata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Puna Bhengra is currently leading the count with 28,422 votes. TMC's Sanjay Kujur is trailing at 24,483 votes, leaving a gap of 3,939 votes between the two as counting continues. Bhengra, 51, contests on an ST category ticket and holds one criminal case on record. The seat is currently held by BJP's Puna Bhengra.

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, giving it a tally that already crosses that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and still needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet in the state.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP's Sukra Munda leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sukra Munda is currently leading with 34,091 votes, holding a margin of 9,005 over the sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik. The incumbent, who is contesting on a TMC ticket, has so far accumulated 25,086 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

13:55 (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 a tally of 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Nagrakata Election Result 2026: BJP's Puna Bhengra leads with a margin of 3939 votes

In Nagrakata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Puna Bhengra is currently leading the count with 28,422 votes, holding off a challenge from TMC's Sanjay Kujur, who has accumulated 24,483 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 3,939 votes as counting continues. Bhengra, 51, is looking to retain the seat he currently holds for the BJP in this ST-reserved constituency.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 187 constituencies, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, in contrast, is currently leading in 86 seats and needs 62 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state at this stage of counting.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP's Sukra Munda leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sukra Munda is currently leading the count with 26,998 votes. The sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik, who is seeking a return to the seat, is trailing with 17,090 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,908 votes, with counting still under way and the result 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 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 more seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Dabgram Fulbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Sikha Chatterjee leads by over 23,000 votes

In Dabgram Fulbari, West Bengal, BJP's Sikha Chatterjee is currently leading with 37,511 votes, holding a margin of 23,560 over TMC's Ranjan Sil Sharma, who has gathered 13,951 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Deb, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and would need 59 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal seat

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sukra Munda is currently leading with 17,733 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik is trailing at 11,036 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,697 votes at this stage of counting.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still five seats away

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 66 constituencies, leaving it just five seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Rajganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Dinesh Sarkar leads with 13,586-vote margin

In Rajganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dinesh Sarkar is currently leading with 39,956 votes, holding a margin of 13,586 over TMC's Swapna Barman, who has gathered 26,370 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, 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.

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 past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently in progress with no final result declared yet. The seat is held by sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik, who is among those being tracked as votes are tallied. The Mal assembly segment has drawn attention with the incumbent's position being closely watched as the count continues to unfold.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukra Munda leads with a margin of 4,673 votes

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukra Munda is currently leading with 9,502 votes, holding a margin of 4,673 over the candidate in second place. Sitting TMC MLA Bulu Chik Baraik, who is contesting to retain the seat, has gathered 4,829 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The result for Mal is yet to be declared.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, no candidate with a high-profile standing features among those currently being tracked in the count. With the result yet to be declared, the seat remains one to watch as the tally takes shape. Mal is a reserved constituency, and the incumbent from TMC, Bulu Chik Baraik, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet. SPA is leading in 3 seats at this stage. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold so far, and counting continues across the union territory.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Nagrakata Election Results 2026: BJP's Puna Bhengra leads with a margin of 2,579 votes

In Nagrakata, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Puna Bhengra is currently leading the count with 7,813 votes, holding off TMC's Sanjay Kujur who trails at 5,234 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,579 votes as counting continues. Bhengra, 51, contests under the ST category and is looking to retain the seat he currently holds for the BJP.

11:04 (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 seven seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting continues

In the Mal constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carrying a high-profile tag is part of the current count. Independent candidate Dipika Sabar, a 37-year-old graduate from the ST category, is among those leading at this stage, alongside CPM's Manu Oraon. The sitting TMC legislator Bulu Chik Baraik does not figure in the candidates currently reported, and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark

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 a majority. NDA is trailing in the contest with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to cross the majority mark. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Jalpaiguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Ananta Deb Adhikary leads in early count

In the Jalpaiguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ananta Deb Adhikary is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Pradip Kumar Barma, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Jashoda Barman is also among those leading at this stage of the count.

10:23 (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 leads in 156 constituencies. This puts them 8 seats away from the 148 required for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 51 seats at this point, needing 97 more to cross the majority threshold. No results have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve as further counting rounds are completed.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Mal Election Result: No star candidate leads counting in Mal

Counting is underway in the Mal constituency of West Bengal, where no high-profile candidate figures among those currently in the race. Independent candidate Dipika Sabar, a 37-year-old graduate from the ST category, is among those leading at this stage, alongside CPM's Manu Oraon. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Bulu Chik Baraik, though the incumbent does not feature in the current candidate count.

10:02 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election counting under way, no majority in sight yet

Counting is under way across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority and no alliance has crossed that mark so far. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back with a tally of 39 seats, requiring 79 more seats to get there. No results have been declared in any constituency at this stage.

09:52 (IST), May, 04

Rajganj Election Results 2026: Independent's Kunal Roy leads early count

In the Rajganj constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Kunal Roy is currently leading, with SUCI(C)'s Ananta Kumar Roy also showing in the leading positions at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khageswar Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect a decisive margin as counting continues in this SC-reserved 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.

Mal is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Bulu Chik Baraik (Trinamool Congress), Manu Oraon (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rakesh Kujur (Congress), Sukra Munda (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shibnath Oraon (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Chandan Lohara (Independent), Dipika Sabar (Independent), and Manju Kerketta (Baraik) (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Bulu Chik Baraik of the Trinamool Congress won Mal. round-by-round trends from Mal 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.