Palashipara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Rukbanur Rahman defeats BJP’s Anima Dutta by 11,454 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 17:18:14 IST
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Palashipara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Rukbanur Rahman defeats BJP’s Anima Dutta by 11,454 votes

Anima Dutta (Bharatiya Janata Party), Fajlur Rahaman Sekh (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rukbanur Rahman (Trinamool Congress), Hamidul Haque (Congress), Anarul Haque Sk (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md Samsur Ali Mallick (All India Secular Front), Swapan Mondal (Amra Bangalee), Haydar Ali Mondal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), and Abdur Rouf (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Palashipara 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. Palashipara is a General constituency under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment, with 244,867 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Manik Bhattacharya of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 51,336 votes. The 2021 turnout was 83.13%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Palashipara in 2026.
17:18 (IST) May 06
Palashipara Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Rukbanur Rahman wins by 11,454 votes
In Palashipara, Rukbanur Rahman of TMC secured a clear victory, polling 89,241 votes and defeating BJP’s Anima Dutta by a margin of 11,454 votes. Dutta finished second with 77,787 votes after all 22 EVM rounds were counted.
18:29 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across 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 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, having secured leads in 22 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Chapra Election Results 2026: TMC's Jeber Sekh leading BJP's Saikat Sarkar by 36,325 votes
In the Chapra constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's Jeber Sekh holding a commanding lead over BJP's Saikat Sarkar. Sekh has accumulated 76,205 votes so far, while Sarkar stands at 39,880, putting the margin between the two at 36,325 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
18:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 won seats and leads in 104, and still needs 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: counting under way in West Bengal seat
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, vote counting is currently in progress with no result declared yet. The seat has drawn attention given that sitting MLA Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC is the incumbent here. Early trends are emerging as counting continues, with the final outcome still to be confirmed from this assembly segment.
17:45 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads hold, with a tally of 97 seats — comprising 28 seats won and leads in 69 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in Assam.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads by 947 votes over BJP
In Tehatta, West Bengal, TMC candidate Dilip Kumar Poddar is currently leading with 51,360 votes, holding a narrow margin of 947 over BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has accumulated 50,413 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 164, needs 148 for majority
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 164, with 11 seats won and leads in 153 more, putting it 16 seats past the majority threshold if current leads hold. TMC has a tally of 121, with 2 seats won and leading in 119, still needing 27 seats to reach the majority mark.
17:12 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: counting under way in West Bengal seat
Votes are being counted in the Palashipara assembly constituency in West Bengal, where results are yet to be declared. The seat has drawn attention given that the sitting legislator is Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, who held the constituency in the previous term. As counting progresses, the final outcome for this West Bengal seat remains to be confirmed. Word count: 60. Good.
17:02 (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 13 seats and is currently leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, taking its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 lead.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Nakashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Santanu Dey leads with 17,860-vote margin
In Nakashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Santanu Dey is currently leading with 89,727 votes, building a margin of 17,860 over the nearest contender. The seat is currently held by TMC's Kallol Khan, who is trailing in the count with 71,867 votes. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
16:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 205 seats
As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 205 seats. The magic number to form a government here is 148. The BJP has already secured 7 seats and is leading in another 198, putting them comfortably past the majority mark if these trends continue. Meanwhile, the TMC has secured 1 seat and is leading in 82, bringing their total tally to 83. They would need to win 65 more seats to reach the majority.
16:28 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC leads in a razor-thin contest
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting has thrown up one of the tightest races of the day. TMC's Rukbanur Rahman is currently leading with 31,740 votes, while BJP's Anima Dutta is trailing close behind at 31,868 votes, with a margin of just 128 votes separating the two. The incumbent, Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. The result is yet to be declared.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result 2026: BJP's Anima Dutta leads by 364 votes over TMC
In Palashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Anima Dutta is currently leading with 28,032 votes, holding a narrow margin of 364 over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has accumulated 27,668 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, 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.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 216 seats
As the counting continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed to form a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 216 seats. They've already secured 4 seats and are leading in 212 others. The TMC is in second place with 64 seats, having won 1 and leading in 63. Meanwhile, other parties collectively hold 54 seats at this point in the counting process.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC leads narrowly over BJP
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Rukbanur Rahman currently holding a lead of 1,438 votes over BJP's Anima Dutta. Rahman has accumulated 24,480 votes against Dutta's 23,042, keeping the contest notably close as the tallying continues. The seat was previously held by incumbent Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, though neither candidate in the current count is the sitting legislator.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 141 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won 1, taking their tally to 142, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins confirmed so far, giving it a tally of 45 and leaving it 73 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43, with 75 more seats needed to reach the majority threshold.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Nakashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Santanu Dey leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Nakashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Santanu Dey is currently leading with 82,743 votes. TMC's Kallol Khan, who currently holds the seat, is trailing with 64,683 votes, putting the margin between the two at 18,060 votes. Counting is still underway, and Kallol Khan, the sitting MLA, finds himself behind Santanu Dey as results continue to come in from this constituency.
15:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, leading in 209 of them, and needs 38 more to reach the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 70 seats. Neither party has crossed the threshold yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as more rounds are declared.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC leads BJP by 1,919 votes
In Palashipara, West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Rukbanur Rahman currently leading on 20,184 votes. BJP's Anima Dutta is close behind on 18,265 votes, leaving a margin of 1,919 votes between the two. The sitting MLA, Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
15:01 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. 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 3 seats across the union territory.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads by 18,393 votes
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 38,821 votes, holding a margin of 18,393 over BJP's Samarendranath Ghosh, who has gathered 20,428 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, in contrast, is leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state at this stage of counting.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Rukbanur Rahman is currently leading the contest, holding an edge of 1,919 votes over BJP's Anima Dutta, who has gathered 18,265 votes so far. The sitting seat was held by Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC ahead of this election.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results 2026: TMC's Rukbanur Rahman leads by 1,919 votes
In Palashipara, West Bengal, TMC candidate Rukbanur Rahman is currently leading with 20,184 votes, holding a margin of 1,919 over BJP's Anima Dutta, who has accumulated 18,265 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, 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.
14:06 (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 trends point to a commanding position for the NDA. The alliance is currently leading in 94 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 26 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar leads with a commanding margin
In Tehatta, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Dilip Kumar Poddar currently trailing in the standings — though the numbers tell a different story on the ground. Dilip Kumar Poddar of TMC holds 16,415 votes against BJP's Subrata Kabiraj, who has 3,396 votes, putting the gap between the two at 13,019 votes. Kabiraj is listed as the leading candidate in the constituency data, but Poddar's vote count places him firmly ahead. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. --- Wait — I need to re-examine the payload carefully. C1 = Subrata Kabiraj (BJP), status = LEADING, votes = 3,396 C2 = Dilip Kumar Poddar (TMC), status = TRAILING, votes = 16,415 MARGIN12 = - 13,019 (meaning C1 has fewer votes than C2) The payload designates Kabiraj as LEADING per status field. I must use payload data as-is per rules.
13:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 87 seats, needing 61 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Anima Dutta is currently leading the count with 10,173 votes, holding a margin of 3,380 over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has gathered 6,793 votes so far. The sitting MLA Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
13:22 (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 currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 84 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. The LDF has a tally of 34, comprising 1 won seat and 33 seats where it is currently leading, and would need 37 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats in Kerala.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Results 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads by 14,753 votes
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC's Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 22,199 votes, holding a margin of 14,753 over CPM's Prabhas Majumdar, who has gathered 7,446 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
13:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front with leads across 181 constituencies, well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still under way across the state.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Anima Dutta holds the lead with 4,835 votes, while TMC's Rukbanur Rahman is trailing at 2,980 votes, leaving a margin of 1,855 votes between the two. The sitting MLA, Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results 2026: BJP's Anima Dutta leads by 1,855 votes
In Palashipara, West Bengal, BJP candidate Anima Dutta is currently leading with 4,835 votes, holding a margin of 1,855 votes over TMC's Rukbanur Rahman, who has gathered 2,980 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Manik Bhattacharya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 181 seats, putting it 33 ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as the picture continues to take shape.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC incumbent Manik Bhattacharya watches from outside the count
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no candidate from the sitting TMC legislator Dr. Manik Bhattacharya's camp among those being tracked in the early stages. Neither of the two candidates in the frame carries a star flag, so this update draws from the broader constituency picture. The incumbent, Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, making Palashipara one to watch as results take shape.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, early counting trends are taking shape. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 122 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 67 seats, needing 51 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 38 seats, requiring 80 additional seats to get there. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Karimpur Election Result 2026: TMC's Soham Chakraborty leads by 3,247 votes
In Karimpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Soham Chakraborty is currently leading with 5,371 votes, holding a margin of 3,247 over CPM's Prabhas Majumdar, who has accumulated 2,124 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bimalendu Sinha Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this West Bengal constituency.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays in play
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark sits at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 108 seats, needing 40 more to reach the majority mark if these leads hold through the remaining rounds of counting.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Manik Bhattacharya out of the race
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no candidate from the sitting MLA's party among those in the running. Incumbent Dr. Manik Bhattacharya of TMC is absent from the candidate list, leaving Congress's Hamidul Haque and Amra Bangalee's Swapan Mondal as the two names in contention. With vote tallies yet to reflect any significant count, the contest in this seat remains wide open at this stage.
11:25 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 63 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 63 constituencies, leaving it 8 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Results 2026: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Tehatta constituency of West Bengal, where two Independent candidates are currently leading. Milan Sarkar and Samar Kumar Biswas, both contesting without a party banner, hold the top positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in the balance
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats short of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result: TMC incumbent watches from outside as counting begins
In the Palashipara constituency of West Bengal, neither of the two candidates in the current count carries the incumbent tag, with sitting TMC legislator Dr. Manik Bhattacharya not featuring among the candidates in the running. Congress candidate Hamidul Haque, 76, is currently in the contest, alongside Swapan Mondal of Amra Bangalee, as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.
10:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still four seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Palashipara fits into the broader picture
Palashipara is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 9 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Tehatta Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses
Counting is underway in Tehatta, West Bengal, where two Independent candidates are currently leading in the early stages. Milan Sarkar and Samar Kumar Biswas, both contesting without party backing, hold the top positions at this point in the count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Kumar Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Elections 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Palashipara
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10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats away from the 148 needed to secure a majority. The TMC is trailing with leads in 53 seats, meaning they would require 95 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the final picture is still emerging across the state.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Palashipara Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Palashipara was won with a margin of 51,336 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
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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.
Palashipara is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 244,867 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 83.13% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anima Dutta (Bharatiya Janata Party), Fajlur Rahaman Sekh (Bahujan Samaj Party), Rukbanur Rahman (Trinamool Congress), Hamidul Haque (Congress), Anarul Haque Sk (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md Samsur Ali Mallick (All India Secular Front), Swapan Mondal (Amra Bangalee), Haydar Ali Mondal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), and Abdur Rouf (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manik Bhattacharya of the Trinamool Congress won Palashipara with a margin of 51,336 votes. The runner-up was Bibash Chandra Mondal of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Palashipara 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.