Manikchak Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Gour Chandra Mandal defeats TMC’s Kabita Mandal by 13,938 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:49:33 IST
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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 (Babu) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Md Tohidur Rahaman (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Amal Kumar Rabidas (Independent), and Md Sariful (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Manikchak 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. Manikchak is a General constituency under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha segment, with 253,353 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Sabitri Mitra of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 33,878 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Manikchak in 2026.
10:13 (IST) May 04
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The Manikchak constituency in West Bengal is currently in the midst of counting, with no high-profile candidate among those in the running. Sitting TMC legislator Sabitri Mitra had held this seat, but the incumbent does not feature among the candidates being tracked at this stage. Independent candidate Md Sariful is among those in contention as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal seat.
10:06 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Elections 2026: Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha segment: Manikchak's role in the count
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10:03 (IST) May 04
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09:56 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result 2026: The 2021 margin of 33,878 votes — context for May 4 count
Manikchak's 2021 election was won with a margin of 33,878 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
09:53 (IST) May 04
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09:46 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading
Early trends from Manikchak should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:36 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results: 2 independents contesting Manikchak — their tally to watch
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09:26 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results 2026: Kabita Mandal's TMC tally being counted in Manikchak
Kabita Mandal, contesting on a Trinamool Congress 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.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP takes an early lead in West Bengal as vote counting begins
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09:16 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Manikchak
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09:11 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result: No star candidate leading as counting continues
In the Manikchak constituency of West Bengal, no high-profile candidate features among those currently in contention as counting progresses. The sitting MLA Sabitri Mitra of TMC is not reflected among the leading candidates at this stage. Independent candidate Md Sariful, 43, holds a position in the count, while the race in this seat remains open with the final picture yet to emerge.
09:06 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Elections 2026: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape
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09:00 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result: Independent's Md Sariful among early movers in West Bengal seat
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08:56 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Manikchak's electoral landscape has shifted
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sabitri Mitra of the Trinamool Congress won Manikchak with a margin of 33,878 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
08:46 (IST) May 04
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08:36 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Manikchak
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Manikchak, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Manikchak.
08:26 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Manikchak's ballots are processed
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08:16 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist) in the Manikchak contest
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08:06 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result 2026: How is Debajyoti Sinha (Babu) faring? Watching the Manikchak count
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07:56 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results 2026: From runner-up in 2021: how the contest looks in 2026
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07:46 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results: How the counting process works May 4
In Manikchak, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.
07:36 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's stake in May 4 Manikchak count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Gour Chandra Mandal in Manikchak. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:26 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Result 2026: A General seat in the 2026 count
Manikchak is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
07:16 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling over, counting under way — what to follow
Votes cast in Manikchak are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.
07:06 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Elections 2026: The Maldaha Dakshin lens on Manikchak's counting day
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06:56 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results: Congress' Manikchak candidate and the 2026 count
The Congress has fielded Ansarul Haque (Kalu) in Manikchak. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:46 (IST) May 04
Manikchak Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Manikchak's count
Votes cast in Manikchak are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Manikchak.
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.