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Manikchak Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Gour Chandra Mandal defeats TMC’s Kabita Mandal by 13,938 votes

Ansarul Haque (Kalu) (Congress), Kabita Mandal (Trinamool Congress), Gour Chandra Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debajyoti Sinha...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:49:17 IST

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15:49 (IST), May, 06

Manikchak Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Gour Chandra Mandal wins by 13,938 votes

In Manikchak, Gour Chandra Mandal of BJP secured a clear victory, polling 1,10,118 votes and defeating TMC’s Kabita Mandal by a margin of 13,938 votes. Mandal finished second with 96,180 votes after all 21 EVM rounds were counted.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads counting

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Gour Chandra Mandal is currently leading the count with 103,568 votes, while TMC's Kabita Mandal trails at 88,126 votes. The margin between the two stands at 15,442 votes as counting continues. Sitting MLA Sabitri Mitra of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this seat are yet to be declared.

18:19 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and holds leads in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the state.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Harischandrapur Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman leads by 50,575 votes

In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Matibur Rahaman is currently leading with 97,794 votes, holding a margin of 50,575 over BJP's Ratan Das, who has gathered 47,219 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

17:56 (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 crucial majority figure is 148. The BJP is currently leading with 179 seats, having secured 11 wins and holding leads in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 106 seats so far, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 104 constituencies, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the halfway point.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. The seat, which was held by Sabitri Mitra of TMC in the previous term, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture takes shape.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 7 seats across the union territory.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Maldaha Election Results 2026: TMC's Lipika Barman Ghosh leads over sitting BJP MLA

In Maldaha, West Bengal, TMC candidate Lipika Barman Ghosh is currently leading with 69,183 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gopal Chandra Saha, who is trailing in the count with 1,14,855 votes. The margin between the two stands at 45,672 votes, with counting still underway in this SC-reserved constituency.

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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 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 constituencies, putting it 18 seats ahead of that threshold if current trends hold. TMC has a tally of 119, with 2 wins and leads in 117 seats, still needing 29 more to reach the majority mark.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is currently leading the seat, while TMC's Kabita Mandal is trailing behind by 22,527 votes. The sitting MLA, Sabitri Mitra of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Votes tallied so far place Mandal at 96,801 against Kabita Mandal's 74,274.

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 is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 7 more, taking its tally to 20. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

English Bazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Amlan Bhaduri leads by 43,294 votes

In English Bazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amlan Bhaduri (Buro) is currently leading with 70,593 votes, holding a margin of 43,294 over TMC's Asis Kundu (Pata), who has gathered 27,299 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury (Nirbhoy Didi), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 6 seats and is currently leading in 197 more, giving it a tally of 203. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 85, putting its tally at 86, meaning it still needs 62 seats to reach the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 54 seats at this stage.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest on the ground. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal holds the lead with 92,661 votes, while TMC's Kabita Mandal is trailing at 61,215 votes, putting the current margin at 31,446. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 10 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 89 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

15:56 (IST), May, 04

Malatipur Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi leads with 33,665-vote margin

In Malatipur, West Bengal, counting is still under way and the seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi, who is also the incumbent in the running. Boxi is presently leading with 65,407 votes against BJP's Ashis Das, who trails with 31,742 votes. The margin between the two candidates stands at 33,665 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 210 seats

As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead with 210 seats. The magic number to form the government is 148. The BJP has already secured 3 seats and is leading in 207, putting them comfortably past the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, bringing their total to 70 seats. They still require 78 more seats to reach the majority.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

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

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current array carries a star flag, so this update draws from the constituency-level picture. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 85,397 votes, holding a margin of 34,064 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has 51,333 votes. The seat's incumbent, Sabitri Mitra of TMC, is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Results are yet to be declared.

15:24 (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 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Malatipur Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi leads with 21,397-vote margin

In the Malatipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's sitting MLA Abdur Rahim Boxi holding a commanding lead. Boxi, 62, has accumulated 42,371 votes so far, placing him 21,397 votes ahead of BJP's Ashis Das, who stands at 20,974 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi, who is contesting to retain it.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, needing 68 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for the remaining leads, with counting still very much in progress across the state.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads by over 31,000 votes

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Gour Chandra Mandal is currently leading with 61,808 votes, holding a margin of 31,712 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has accumulated 30,096 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet. The sitting legislator from this seat, Sabitri Mitra of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.

14:39 (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, with 13 seats won and leads in 71 constituencies. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Ratua Election Results 2026: BJP's Singhania leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Ratua constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Abishek Singhania is currently leading with 45,801 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samar Mukherjee, who is trailing in the count with 51,370 votes, putting Singhania ahead by a margin of 5,569 votes. Mukherjee, 84, is contesting to retain the seat he holds as the sitting MLA.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 199 seats as counting progresses in West Bengal

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, leaving it 71 short of a majority at this stage. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads with a wide margin

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 52,459 votes, holding a margin of 24,707 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has gathered 27,752 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this seat.

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 stands at 64, counting is well underway with early trends pointing toward a clear frontrunner. NDA is currently leading in 95 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Malatipur Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi leads BJP's Ashis Das

In Malatipur, West Bengal, counting is still under way with the seat currently held by TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi showing a notable lead. The sitting MLA has accumulated 35,129 votes so far, placing him ahead of BJP's Ashis Das, who stands at 19,734 votes. The margin between the two candidates presently stands at 15,395 votes, with Boxi leading the count at this stage.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 188 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 188 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 85 seats, leaving it 63 short of a majority. No seats have been formally declared yet, with counting still under way across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads by over 20,000 votes

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is currently leading with 44,709 votes, holding a margin of 20,293 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has accumulated 24,416 votes so far. Neither candidate in this contest holds the incumbent tag, with sitting MLA Sabitri Mitra of TMC not featuring among those currently counted. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

13:11 (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 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

English Bazar Election Result 2026: BJP's Amlan Bhaduri leads as counting progresses

In the English Bazar constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Amlan Bhaduri (Buro) is currently trailing ahead with 25,495 votes, while TMC's Asis Kundu (Pata) trails at 13,160 votes, leaving a gap of 12,335 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury (Nirbhoy Didi), 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 well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, meanwhile, is leading in 89 seats and would need 59 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads with a comfortable margin

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 38,509 votes, holding a margin of 17,081 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has gathered 21,428 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this seat yet.

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 these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet, but the early trend puts NDA well ahead of the threshold required to form a government in the union territory.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Maldaha Election Results 2026: BJP's Gopal Chandra Saha leads with 4,240-vote margin

In Maldaha, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Gopal Chandra Saha is currently leading the count with 21,352 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Gopal Chandra Saha, who holds a margin of 4,240 votes over TMC's Lipika Barman Ghosh, who has gathered 17,112 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 175 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early counting trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 175 constituencies and needing 148 seats for a majority. TMC is leading in 90 seats at this stage, still 58 short of the majority mark. With no seats declared yet across the state, the picture remains fluid as counting continues through the day.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads by over 20,000 votes

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 34,257 votes, holding a margin of 20,181 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has gathered 14,076 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

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 has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across Assam.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Malatipur Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashis Das leads as TMC's Boxi trails

In Malatipur, West Bengal, BJP's Ashis Das is currently leading the count with 12,122 votes, though the seat is currently held by TMC's Abdur Rahim Boxi. The sitting MLA, Boxi, is trailing in the contest with 17,021 votes against Das, putting the margin between the two at 4,899 votes in favour of Das as counting continues.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 145 constituencies and sits just 3 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 112 seats, trailing by 33 in the overall tally. No results have been formally declared yet, keeping the final picture open as the count progresses.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads by over 12,000 votes

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 20,025 votes, holding a margin of 12,716 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has gathered 7,309 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, leaving it just 4 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has yet crossed the majority mark as counting continues.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Harischandrapur Election Result 2026: BJP's Ratan Das leads as counting progresses

In Harischandrapur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratan Das is currently leading the count, with TMC's Md. Matibur Rahaman trailing behind. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tajmul Hossain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this West Bengal constituency is yet to be declared. Word count check: 68 words. Good.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues

As the vote count progresses across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading in 156 constituencies. This puts them at 156 seats, surpassing the majority mark of 148. The party is now just 8 seats away from securing a majority if these leads are maintained. Meanwhile, the TMC is leading in 93 seats, meaning they would need an additional 55 seats to reach a majority at this point in the counting.

10:36 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Results 2026: The 7 contestants whose votes are being counted

Key candidates contesting in Manikchak include Ansarul Haque (Kalu) (CONG), Kabita Mandal (TMC), Gour Chandra Mandal (BJP), and Debajyoti Sinha (Babu) (CPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Result: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal holds a strong lead

In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag in the current candidate list, so the picture here is drawn from what the numbers are telling us. BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal is leading with 15,841 votes, while TMC's Kabita Mandal is trailing at 2,531 votes, putting the margin between the two at 13,310 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

10:26 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Results: Will May 4 margin in Manikchak match 2021's gap?

The 2021 election in Manikchak was won with a margin of 33,878 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Election Results 2026: BJP's Gour Chandra Mandal leads by 6,992 votes

In Manikchak, West Bengal, BJP candidate Gour Chandra Mandal is currently leading with 7,807 votes, holding a margin of 6,992 over TMC's Kabita Mandal, who has so far polled 815 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sabitri Mitra, 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.

10:16 (IST), May, 04

Manikchak Elections 2026: Counting day focus: Md Tohidur Rahaman of Aam Janata Unnayan party

Md Tohidur Rahaman, contesting on a Aam Janata Unnayan party ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Manikchak 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.
Manikchak is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 253,353 voters on its electoral rolls. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ansarul Haque (Kalu) (Congress), Kabita Mandal (Trinamool Congress), Gour Chandra Mandal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debajyoti Sinha (Babu) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Md Tohidur Rahaman (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Amal Kumar Rabidas (Independent), and Md Sariful (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sabitri Mitra of the Trinamool Congress won Manikchak with a margin of 33,878 votes. The runner-up was Gour Chandra Mandal of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Manikchak 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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