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Matigara-Naxalbari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Anandamay Barman defeats TMC’s Shankar Malakar by 1,04,265 votes

Amitava Sarkar (Congress), Anandamay Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jharen Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shankar Mal...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:58:24 IST

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15:58 (IST), May, 06

Matigara-Naxalbari Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Anandamay Barman wins by 1,04,265 votes

In Matigara-Naxalbari, Anandamay Barman of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,66,905 votes and defeating TMC’s Shankar Malakar by a massive margin of 1,04,265 votes. Malakar finished second with 62,640 votes after all 14 EVM rounds were counted.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Darjeeling Election Result 2026: BJP candidate Noman Rai wins the seat

BJP candidate Noman Rai wins the Darjeeling seat in West Bengal, securing 62,076 votes to defeat Bijoy Kumar Rai of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha, who finished with 56,019 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,057 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Zimba's term as the MLA.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats, having secured 11 wins and leading in 168 constituencies. This puts them comfortably past the majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has a tally of 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP's Anandamay Barman leads by big margin

In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading the count with 141,385 votes, holding a margin of 85,493 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 55,892 votes so far. Counting is still under way in this constituency, and no result has been declared yet. The sitting MLA, Rajen Sundas of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play 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 won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads by 15,970 votes

In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 67,188 votes, holding a margin of 15,970 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has gathered 51,218 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Anandamay Barman is currently leading the count. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, is seeing a close watch from both camps as votes are tallied. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.

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17:12 (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 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 and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 1 seat won and leads in 6 others.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads by 13,693 votes

In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 60,018 votes, holding a margin of 13,693 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has accumulated 46,325 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 200 seats

As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 200 seats. The magic number to form the government is 148. The BJP has already secured 8 seats and is leading in 192 more, putting them comfortably past the majority mark based on current trends. Meanwhile, the TMC has a tally of 84 seats, having won 1 seat and leading in 83, and still requires 64 more seats to reach the majority.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads with a wide margin in West Bengal seat

In Matigara Naxalbari, counting is still underway with no star flag active among the candidates in this West Bengal constituency. BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading with 126,116 votes, holding a margin of 74,427 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 51,689 votes so far. The incumbent, Rajen Sundas of TMC, does not figure among the candidates presently reflected in the count.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 122, having won 3 seats while leading in 119 more, crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59, leading in 59 seats with no wins declared yet. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 45 more, bringing its tally to 49 seats.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Phansidewa Election Results 2026: BJP's Durga Murmu leads by 47,700 votes

In Phansidewa, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Durga Murmu is currently leading the count with 103,634 votes, holding a margin of 47,700 over TMC's Reena Topno Ekka, who has gathered 55,934 votes so far. Murmu, 47, is seeking to retain the seat she currently holds, and the numbers at this stage of counting place her in a commanding position as tallying continues.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 212 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 216 seats, with leads in 212 constituencies and 4 declared wins, placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats with 1 win, and still needs 84 more seats to reach the majority mark.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with counting still under way. Anandamay Barman of the BJP holds the lead, while TMC's Shankar Malakar is trailing by a margin of 64,420 votes. The sitting MLA, Rajen Sundas of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count at this stage.

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15:44 (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 leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 4 seats across the union territory.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by over 61,000 votes

In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 1,00,819 votes, holding a margin of 61,994 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 38,825 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

15:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 209 constituencies with one seat declared. TMC currently has a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one won. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 62 more seats to cross that threshold if its current leads hold through the remaining rounds.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues

In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, neither candidate in the race carries a star flag, so the update rests on the constituency picture. BJP's Anandamay Barman is leading with 70,944 votes, holding a margin of 38,242 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has accumulated 32,702 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

15:01 (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 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by over 53,000 votes

In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 84,123 votes, holding a margin of 53,372 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 30,751 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 192 constituencies. That tally leaves BJP 44 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is leading in 85 seats, still requiring 63 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds are counted.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In Matigara Naxalbari, counting is still underway with no star-flagged candidate in the running. BJP's Anandamay Barman holds a commanding lead with 70,944 votes, while TMC's Shankar Malakar is trailing at 32,702 votes, leaving a margin of 38,242 between the two. The sitting MLA Rajen Sundas of TMC does not figure among the candidates currently being counted in this West Bengal seat.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings cross majority mark in early leads

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 128 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been declared yet. NDA is leading in 53 constituencies, still needing 65 more seats to reach the majority mark. SPA currently holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to get to 118.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads with a margin of 3,487 votes

In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 23,077 votes, holding a margin of 3,487 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has gathered 19,590 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 148 seats. BJP is currently leading in 190 seats, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in across the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead as vote counting progresses. Anandamay Barman holds the lead for the party at this stage, while the seat was previously held by the All India Trinamool Congress. Results are yet to be declared and the final outcome remains to be seen.

13:32 (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 86 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 83 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, comprising 1 won seat and leads in 32 constituencies. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

Darjeeling Election Result 2026: BJP's Noman Rai leads by a narrow margin

In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Noman Rai is currently leading with 33,501 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,088 over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has accumulated 32,413 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading with counting still under way. Anandamay Barman holds the lead for the party at this stage, while the sitting seat, previously held by the TMC's Rajen Sundas, remains in play as the final tally is yet to be determined.

12:49 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA is trailing considerably, with 1 seat won and leads in 2, giving it a tally of 3 seats and still needing 13 more to reach the majority mark.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Siliguri Election Results 2026: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by 28,003 votes over TMC

In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 44,624 votes, holding a margin of 28,003 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 16,621 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 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 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues

In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading the count with 32,725 votes, holding a margin of 14,643 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 18,082 votes so far. The incumbent, Rajen Sundas of TMC, does not figure among the candidates presently in the count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

NDA leading in 26 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 enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. SPA is trailing considerably, leading in just 1 seat at this stage of counting.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Darjeeling Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads early in Darjeeling

Counting is underway in Darjeeling, West Bengal, where Congress candidate Madhap Rai is currently leading with 548 votes, while Bijoy Kumar Rai of Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha is trailing with 24,623 votes tallied so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by Rajen Sundas of TMC, making this one of the closely watched contests in the region as the final picture continues to take shape.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: Early Leads Surge Past Majority Threshold

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are required to secure a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from various parties and independents are collectively ahead in 174 constituencies. This current tally surpasses the majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The NDA is presently leading in 27 seats, while the SPA is trailing with leads in 26 constituencies. At this point in the vote count, no seats have been officially declared for any of the three groupings.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Kurseong Election Result: Independent's Bandana Rai leads as counting progresses

In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Bandana Rai is currently leading as vote counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, 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 assembly seat is yet to be declared.

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 the majority threshold. No results have been formally declared yet as the counting continues.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in West Bengal

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. BJP's Anandamay Barman currently holds the lead, while the sitting seat had been held by TMC's Rajen Sundas. The contest here remains one to watch as figures continue to come in from this assembly segment.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Anandamay Barman leads by 4,387 votes

In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading with 9,837 votes, holding a margin of 4,387 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 5,450 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this SC-reserved constituency.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Darjeeling Election Result 2026: Bijoy Kumar Rai of BGPM in the lead as counting unfolds

As the vote count progresses in West Bengal's Darjeeling constituency, BGPM candidate Bijoy Kumar Rai is currently ahead. He has secured 10,113 votes, putting him in a strong position with a lead of 9,913 votes over Congress candidate Madhap Rai, who has garnered 200 votes so far. The incumbent BJP MLA, Neeraj Tamang Zimba, is not currently among the top three contenders. The final results are still pending as counting continues.

10:23 (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 156 constituencies, putting its tally just eight short of the 148-seat majority mark. TMC is leading in 51 seats at this stage, needing 97 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been declared yet as the counting continues.

10:12 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Result: No star candidate in the frame, counting under way

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with no high-profile candidate among those in contention. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates in the current count. CPM's Jharen Roy and Independent candidate Nimesh Sundas are both showing as leading at this stage, with the contest still open as votes continue to be tallied.

10:06 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Assembly Election Results 2026: Matigara Naxalbari's 2026 winner — the count will decide

With the count now under way in Matigara Naxalbari, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

10:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry as early counting gets underway

Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where a majority requires 16. In the early stages, NDA is leading in 5 seats, leaving the alliance 11 short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, needing 13 more to reach the threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats at this stage, with no alliance yet on course for a majority.

09:56 (IST), May, 04

Matigara Naxalbari Election Results: Has Matigara Naxalbari's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Matigara Naxalbari, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Rajen Sundas of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

09:52 (IST), May, 04

Phansidewa Election Results 2026: TMC's Reena Topno Ekka leads over BJP's Durga Murmu

In the Phansidewa constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Reena Topno Ekka is currently leading, with counting still underway. The seat is currently held by BJP's Durga Murmu, who is also in the contest and showing as leading in the early count. Both candidates belong to the ST category, and the race remains active as votes continue to be tallied.

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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.

Matigara Naxalbari is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Amitava Sarkar (Congress), Anandamay Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jharen Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shankar Malakar (Trinamool Congress), Laxmi Das (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Krishna Pada Sinha (Independent), Nimesh Sundas (Independent), Pappu Roy (Independent), and Bikash Mandal (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Rajen Sundas of the Trinamool Congress won Matigara Naxalbari. round-by-round trends from Matigara Naxalbari 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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Matigara-Naxalbari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Anandamay Barman defeats TMC’s Shankar Malakar by 1,04,265 votes

In Matigara-Naxalbari, Anandamay Barman of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,66,905 votes and defeating TMC’s Shankar Malakar by a massive margin of 1,04,265 votes. Malakar finished second with 62,640 votes after all 14 EVM rounds were counted.

In Siliguri, West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 84,123 votes, holding a margin of 53,372 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 30,751 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.

In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by Rajen Sundas of TMC, making this one of the closely watched contests in the region as the final picture continues to take shape.

With the count now under way in Matigara Naxalbari, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

As counting progresses in Matigara Naxalbari, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Rajen Sundas of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

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