Raghunathganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Akhruzzaman leads BJP's Surojit Poddar by over 45,000 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 17:39:21 IST
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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 (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) — 8 candidates contesting from Raghunath Ganj 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. Raghunath Ganj is a General constituency under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment, with 249,559 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Akhruzzaman of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 98,313 votes. Akhruzzaman had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Raghunath Ganj in 2026.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly are placing BJP out in front with leads in 44 constituencies, while TMC is currently leading in 22. No seats have been declared yet on either side. With the majority mark sitting at 148, BJP needs 104 more seats to reach that threshold and TMC would require 126. Others account for a tally of one seat at this stage of counting.
09:21 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Raghunath Ganj
Early trends from Raghunath Ganj should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result: CPM's Abul Hasnat leads in West Bengal seat
In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no candidate having crossed the finish line yet. CPM's Abul Hasnat, aged 65, is among those showing early leads in this general category seat. The sitting TMC legislator Akhruzzaman is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Independent candidate Rejaul Karim is also showing a lead at this stage of the tally.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: Raghunath Ganj's 249,559-strong voter base and counting day
Raghunath Ganj had 249,559 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. Votes cast are now being counted across the constituency.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Raghunath Ganj
In Raghunath Ganj, 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.
09:00 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: CPM's Abul Hasnat leads in West Bengal seat
In the Raghunath Ganj constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Abul Hasnat is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Akhruzzaman, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Rejaul Karim is also among those leading at this stage, keeping the contest active as votes continue to be tallied.
08:51 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build
At the designated counting centre for Raghunath Ganj, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.
08:41 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: Independents in the fray: Raghunath Ganj's non-party contestants
1 independent candidate is also in the fray in Raghunath Ganj — including Rejaul Karim. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
08:31 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Raghunath Ganj
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Raghunath Ganj, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
08:21 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: Congress' Raghunath Ganj candidate and the 2026 count
The Congress has fielded Nasir Saikh in Raghunath Ganj. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:11 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results 2026: 8 candidates in the count May 4
Key candidates contesting in Raghunath Ganj include Akhruzzaman (TMC), Abul Hasnat (CPM), Nasir Saikh (CONG), and Surojit Poddar (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:01 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Raghunath Ganj
With the count now under way in Raghunath Ganj, 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.
07:51 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Raghunath Ganj count is evolving
As counting progresses in Raghunath Ganj, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Akhruzzaman of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:41 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: Trinamool Congress' stake in May 4 Raghunath Ganj count
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Akhruzzaman in Raghunath Ganj. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:31 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Raghunath Ganj
Votes cast in Raghunath Ganj during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
07:21 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count
In 2021, Golam Modaswer of the BJP was the runner-up in Raghunath Ganj. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.
07:11 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 294: how Raghunath Ganj contributes to West Bengal's tally
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Raghunath Ganj's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
07:01 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: Counting day focus: Nasir Saikh of Congress
Nasir Saikh, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Raghunath Ganj May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:51 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Elections 2026: Md Imran Solanki (AIMIM) awaits the round-wise verdict
Md Imran Solanki, contesting on a All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Raghunath Ganj May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:41 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Assembly Election Results 2026: Two wins running — what 2026 holds for Raghunath Ganj
Akhruzzaman of the Trinamool Congress won both the 2016 and 2021 elections in Raghunath Ganj. the result will show how votes have been distributed in 2026.
06:31 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Assembly Election Results 2026: Akhruzzaman (TMC) awaits the round-wise verdict
Akhruzzaman, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Raghunath Ganj May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:21 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: 98,313 votes separated winner from runner-up in 2021 — what about 2026?
Raghunath Ganj's 2021 election was won with a margin of 98,313 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
06:11 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: Tracking the count: round-wise updates from Raghunath Ganj
As counting advances in Raghunath Ganj, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 8 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
06:01 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Rabiul Alam faring? Watching the Raghunath Ganj count
Rabiul Alam, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 8 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Raghunath Ganj May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:51 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark
The 2021 election in Raghunath Ganj was won with a margin of 98,313 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
05:41 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Raghunath Ganj's count concludes
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Raghunath Ganj, 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 Raghunath Ganj.
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.