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Raghunathganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Akhruzzaman leads BJP's Surojit Poddar by over 45,000 votes

Akhruzzaman (Trinamool Congress), Abul Hasnat (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nasir Saikh (Congress), Surojit Poddar (Bharat...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 06:29:36 IST

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18:29 (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 the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably past the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Counting under way in West Bengal seat

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still in progress with no result declared yet. BJP's Surojit Poddar is currently leading, while sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is trailing in the contest. The seat has drawn attention given the incumbent's presence on the ballot, and the final outcome is still being determined as votes continue to be tallied.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway 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 trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats comprising 28 declared wins and leads in 69 more. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

Suti Election Results 2026: TMC's Emani Biswas leads with a 13,254-vote margin

In the Suti constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Emani Biswas of TMC is currently leading the count with 69,744 votes. BJP's Mahabir Ghosh is trailing at 56,490 votes, putting the margin between the two at 13,254 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Emani Biswas, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.

17:45 (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 threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Akhruzzaman leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is still under way in the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, where the incumbent Akhruzzaman of TMC holds a commanding lead over BJP's Surojit Poddar. With 78,667 votes counted in his favour against Poddar's 32,924, Akhruzzaman is ahead by 45,743 votes. The result is yet to be declared as tallying continues in this West Bengal seat.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

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 the highest tally at 115, with 10 seats declared in their favour and leads in 105 more, leaving them 3 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, and would need 63 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.

17:12 (IST), May, 04

Lalgola Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads over BJP rival

In the Lalgola constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor currently leading with 58,193 votes. BJP's Amar Kumar Das is trailing at 32,924 votes, putting the margin between the two at 25,269 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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17:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 187 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 187, with 9 seats won and leads in 178 more. TMC is placed second with a tally of 96, having won 1 seat and leading in 95. BJP needs to convert its leads to cross the majority mark, while TMC still requires 52 seats to reach that threshold.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: TMC incumbent Akhruzzaman leads counting

In Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, counting is still under way with the sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman currently leading the seat. Congress candidate Nasir Saikh is trailing in the contest. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.

16:40 (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 has won 49 seats and is leading in 37 more, taking its tally to 86. That tally has already crossed the majority mark, though declared wins alone still leave the alliance 22 seats short of 71. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 18 seats, with 12 won and 6 leads.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Bhagawangola Election Result 2026: TMC's Reyat Hossain Sarkar wins by 56,407 votes

TMC candidate Reyat Hossain Sarkar wins the seat in Bhagawangola, West Bengal, securing 105,997 votes to defeat CPM's Mahamudal Hasan, who finished with 49,590 votes. The winning margin stands at 56,407 votes. The constituency was currently held by TMC's Idris Ali, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the final count, bringing an end to Idris Ali's term as the TMC MLA.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 196 seats, leading in 192 and having won 4, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86, leading in 85 seats and winning 1. BJP still needs the leads to convert to cross the finish line formally.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: TMC incumbent leads counting in West Bengal seat

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is currently leading the count with 63,956 votes, holding a margin of 29,753 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 34,203 votes so far. Akhruzzaman, a graduate professional with a clean criminal record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

15:56 (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 33 seats outright and is leading in 51 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 21 seats and is leading in 15, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads.

15:45 (IST), May, 04

Lalgola Election Result 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads by 13,256 votes

In the Lalgola constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor is currently leading with 38,995 votes, holding a margin of 13,256 over Congress candidate Touhidur Rahaman Suman, who has accumulated 25,739 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, 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.

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15:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 208, leading in 207 constituencies and having won one. TMC is placed at a tally of 72, leading in 71 seats with one declared win. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 60 more seats to cross it while TMC still requires 76.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Akhruzzaman leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is under way in the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, where TMC's Akhruzzaman, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the contest. Akhruzzaman has accumulated 56,825 votes so far, holding a margin of 29,093 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who stands at 27,732 votes. Results for this seat are yet to be declared.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads surge past majority in 234-seat assembly

As counting continues across all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, where 118 is the magic number for a majority, early trends are showing a significant shift. Candidates from various parties and independents are collectively leading in 148 seats, a figure that already surpasses the majority mark should these leads be sustained. The NDA is currently ahead in 42 constituencies, bringing its total to 42 and requiring an additional 76 seats to secure a majority. Meanwhile, the SPA has clinched 2 seats and is leading in 35, pushing its tally to 37, and still needs 81 more to reach the 118-seat majority.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Lalgola Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads by 6,754 votes

In Lalgola, West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor is currently leading with 26,327 votes, holding a margin of 6,754 over BJP's Amar Kumar Das, who has gathered 19,573 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, which holds the state, is leading in 83 seats and still needs 65 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Incumbent Akhruzzaman leads with a comfortable margin

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Akhruzzaman of TMC is currently leading the count with 42,798 votes. The 61-year-old graduate professional and incumbent legislator holds a margin of 22,777 votes over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 20,021 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

14:29 (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 mark if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA, trailing well behind, has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

Bhagawangola Election Results 2026: TMC's Reyat Hossain Sarkar leads by 47,307 votes

In Bhagawangola, West Bengal, TMC candidate Reyat Hossain Sarkar is currently leading with 89,548 votes, holding a margin of 47,307 over CPM's Mahamudal Hasan, who has gathered 42,241 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Idris Ali, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats. No results have been formally declared yet. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority threshold if its current leads hold through the final rounds of counting.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: TMC incumbent Akhruzzaman leads counting

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is currently leading with 42,798 votes, holding a margin of 22,777 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 20,021 votes so far. Akhruzzaman, 61, is a graduate professional with a clean criminal record and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

13:44 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

Sagardighi Election Results 2026: TMC's Bayron Biswas leads over BJP's Tapas Kumar Chakraborty

In Sagardighi, West Bengal, TMC's Bayron Biswas is currently leading the count with 36,929 votes, while BJP's Tapas Kumar Chakraborty trails at 21,687 votes, a gap of 15,242 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 183 West Bengal seats as counting progresses

With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as counting moves forward.

13:11 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Akhruzzaman leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is under way in Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, where incumbent Akhruzzaman of TMC is currently leading the contest. The sitting legislator has accumulated 38,521 votes so far, holding a margin of 21,083 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who trails with 17,438 votes. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.

13:01 (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 cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, putting that combined tally past the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, still needing 59 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more to get there. No alliance has crossed the majority mark on declared wins as counting continues.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Lalgola Election Result 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads with 6,700-vote margin

In the Lalgola constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor is currently leading with 17,794 votes, holding a margin of 6,700 over Congress candidate Touhidur Rahaman Suman, who has accumulated 11,094 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, 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.

12:39 (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 ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in across the state.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: TMC incumbent Akhruzzaman leads the count

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is currently leading the contest with 30,071 votes, holding a margin of 18,052 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 12,019 votes so far. Akhruzzaman, a 61-year-old graduate professional with a clean criminal record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly polls

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. The SPA is trailing considerably, leading in just one seat at this stage of counting.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

Jangipur Election Results 2026: BJP's Chitta Mukherjee leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Jangipur, West Bengal, counting is currently showing BJP's Chitta Mukherjee ahead with 6,191 votes, while sitting TMC MLA Jakir Hossain is trailing with 3,590 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,601 votes at this stage. Hossain, who currently holds the seat, is finding the going tough as Mukherjee maintains a clear lead in the ongoing count.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 165 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and would need 47 more to reach the halfway threshold. Counting remains in progress across the state, with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Akhruzzaman leads counting in West Bengal seat

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is currently leading the count, holding a notable advantage over BJP's Surojit Poddar. Akhruzzaman has accumulated 17,467 votes against Poddar's 7,340, putting the incumbent ahead by 10,127 votes as tallying continues in this West Bengal seat.

11:35 (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-member assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat away from the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the union territory.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

Suti Election Results 2026: TMC's Emani Biswas leads with 2,049-vote margin

In Suti, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Emani Biswas is currently leading the count with 8,197 votes, holding a margin of 2,049 over Congress candidate Alfajuddin Biswas, who has accumulated 6,148 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Emani Biswas, 51, is looking to retain the seat currently held by TMC in this constituency.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 151 seats, TMC trails at 107

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds progress.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: Counting under way in West Bengal seat

In Raghunath Ganj, counting is under way with BJP's Surojit Poddar currently leading the contest. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman, who holds the seat, is trailing at this stage. With results still to be declared, the Raghunath Ganj constituency in West Bengal remains one to watch as the counting progresses.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Akhruzzaman leads BJP's Surojit Poddar

In Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, counting is under way with the seat currently held by TMC's Akhruzzaman. The incumbent is leading at this stage, having accumulated 6,100 votes against BJP candidate Surojit Poddar's 2,822, putting Akhruzzaman ahead by a margin of 3,278 votes. Poddar, a 40-year-old graduate, is trailing in second place as the tally continues to come in from this constituency.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 62 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 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Sagardighi Election Result: Independent's Kishor Mondal leads early count

In the Sagardighi constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Kishor Mondal is currently leading the count. Shibati Mummu of the Mulnibasi Party of India is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds

As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats, meaning they would require 95 more to reach the halfway point. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve as counting progresses.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Result: CPM's Abul Hasnat leads early counting

In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with CPM's Abul Hasnat, aged 65, currently leading the race. The sitting seat is held by TMC's Akhruzzaman, though the incumbent does not feature among the candidates presently in contention. Independent candidate Rejaul Karim is also showing in the early count, keeping the contest open as votes continue to be tallied.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where a majority requires 64. NDA holds the early advantage with leads in 51 constituencies, though it still needs 13 more to cross the majority mark. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 1 seat at this stage of counting.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Samserganj Election Result 2026: Independent's Md. Selim Ansari among early movers in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in Samserganj, a West Bengal assembly constituency where Independent candidate Md. Selim Ansari is among those reflected in the early positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Amirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With votes still being tallied, the final picture in Samserganj is yet to take shape.

09:31 (IST), May, 04

Raghunath Ganj Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Raghunath Ganj

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Surojit Poddar in Raghunath Ganj. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this 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.
Raghunath Ganj is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 249,559 voters on its electoral rolls. 8 candidates are contesting in 2026: Akhruzzaman (Trinamool Congress), Abul Hasnat (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nasir Saikh (Congress), Surojit Poddar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Md Imran Solanki (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen), Rabiul Alam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Senjarul Islam (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), and Rejaul Karim (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Akhruzzaman of the Trinamool Congress won Raghunath Ganj with a margin of 98,313 votes. The runner-up was Golam Modaswer of the BJP. Akhruzzaman had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Raghunath Ganj 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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