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Ranaghat Uttar Purba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Ashim Biswas holds a strong lead

Ashim Biswas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nitya Gopal Mondal (Congress), Barnali Dey Roy (Trinamool Congress), Bindu Biswas (Bahujan ...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 06:20:01 IST

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18:20 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashim Biswas leads by over 26,000 votes

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashim Biswas, the sitting MLA from this seat, is currently leading with 65,040 votes against TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has gathered 38,668 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 26,372 votes, with Biswas holding a comfortable advantage at this stage of counting.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from current leads, and remains 63 seats away from the majority threshold.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Paschim Election Result 2026: BJP's Partha Sarathi Chatterjee(Babu) Ahead by 22,824 Votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Paschim, West Bengal, BJP candidate Partha Sarathi Chatterjee(Babu) is currently in the lead with 57,637 votes. He holds a significant margin of 22,824 votes over TMC's Tapas Kumar Ghosh, who has garnered 34,813 votes. The seat is presently held by BJP's Parthasarathi Chatterjee, though he is not currently among the top three candidates in the leading positions. Vote counting is still in progress.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, putting its tally at 106. BJP needs 31 more seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashim Biswas leads by 26372 votes

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashim Biswas, the sitting MLA seeking re-election at 49, is currently leading with 65,040 votes. TMC's Barnali Dey Roy is trailing at 38,668 votes, leaving a margin of 26,372 votes between the two candidates at this stage of counting.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current leads 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, leaving their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

Chakdaha Election Results 2026: BJP's Bankim Chandra Ghosh leads by 26,117 votes

In the Chakdaha constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh of the BJP is currently leading with 70,798 votes. The TMC's Subhankar Singha (Jishu) is trailing at 44,681 votes, putting the margin between the two at 26,117. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared for this seat yet.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 seats

As the counting continues in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, the BJP is currently ahead with 187 seats. They've already secured 9 wins and are leading in 178 other constituencies. The magic number for a majority is 148, and the BJP appears to be on track to achieve that if current leads are maintained. The TMC is at 96 seats, meaning they would need 52 more to reach the majority mark.

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16:51 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by over 20,000 votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Ashim Biswas is currently leading with 42,967 votes, holding a margin of 20,314 over TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has gathered 22,653 votes so far. The 49-year-old graduate and incumbent is ahead as tallying continues in this SC-reserved seat.

16:40 (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 9 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukanta Biswas leads by 35,798 votes

In Krishnaganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukanta Biswas is currently leading with 86,515 votes, holding a margin of 35,798 over TMC's Samir Kumar Poddar, who has gathered 50,717 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting 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 at a tally of 86, leading in 85 and having won 1, and still needs 62 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 18535 votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Ashim Biswas is currently leading with 35,300 votes, holding a margin of 18,535 over TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has gathered 16,765 votes so far. Both candidates belong to the SC category, and the contest in this constituency continues to be closely watched as tallying progresses.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 234-seat race

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 the state with a tally of 138 seats, having won 1 and leading in 137. NDA holds a tally of 49 seats, all in leads with no seats declared yet. SPA has a tally of 43 seats, with 4 won and 39 in leads, and still needs 75 more seats to reach the majority mark.

15:45 (IST), May, 04

Santipur Election Result 2026: TMC's Goswami leads as counting continues

In the Santipur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Brajakishore Goswami is currently leading with 20,837 votes, while BJP's Swapan Kumar Das is trailing at 33,680 votes, with a margin of 12,843 votes separating the two as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jagannath Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

15:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 208 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 208 seats. They've already secured 1 seat and are leading in 207 others. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is in second place with 72 seats, having won 1 and leading in 71. The TMC still needs 76 more seats to cross the majority threshold. Meanwhile, other parties have collectively secured 53 seats at this point in the counting process.

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15:25 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads by over 18,000 votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashim Biswas, the sitting MLA from this SC-reserved seat, is currently leading with 35,300 votes. TMC's Barnali Dey Roy is trailing at 16,765 votes, leaving a margin of 18,535 votes between the two candidates at this stage of counting.

15:13 (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 19 seats outright and is leading in 66 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 13 seats and is leading in 23, giving it a tally of 36, still 35 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 19 seats across the state.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: Samir Kumar Poddar of TMC in the lead as counting continues

In Krishnaganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Samir Kumar Poddar is currently ahead with 28,096 votes. BJP's Sukanta Biswas is behind with 48,700 votes, meaning Biswas has a lead of 20,604 votes at this point in the counting. The current holder of this seat is BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the current leading positions.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 194 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads counting in West Bengal seat

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Ashim Biswas is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 11,372 votes over TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has gathered 13,406 votes so far. Biswas, a 49-year-old graduate contesting from the SC-reserved seat, has accumulated 24,778 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats across the union territory.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: Samir Kumar Poddar of TMC in the lead

As the counting continues in Krishnaganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Samir Kumar Poddar is currently ahead with 28,096 votes. BJP's Sukanta Biswas is behind with 48,700 votes, giving Biswas a lead of 20,604 votes at this point in the counting process. The current representative for this seat is BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who is not among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions.

14:07 (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 clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the halfway threshold. Results are yet to be declared in any seat as the contest continues to unfold.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's sitting MLA Ashim Biswas is currently leading with 16,504 votes, holding a margin of 7,753 over TMC's Barnali Dey Roy, who has accumulated 8,751 votes so far. The seat falls under the SC category, and both candidates contesting here belong to that reserved category.

13:45 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if 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

Kalyani Election Results 2026: BJP's Anupam Biswas leads by 6,149 votes

In the Kalyani constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Anupam Biswas is currently leading with 21,966 votes, holding a margin of 6,149 over TMC's Dr. Atindra Nath Mondal, who has accumulated 15,817 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ambika Roy, 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.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting its tally 35 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 88 seats and still needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

13:12 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: BJP incumbent leads TMC rival by 3,007 votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashim Biswas, the sitting legislator from this SC-reserved seat, is currently leading with 7,859 votes. TMC's Barnali Dey Roy is placed second with 4,852 votes, leaving a gap of 3,007 votes between the two candidates as tallying continues.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result 2026: BJP's Ashim Biswas leads by 3007 votes

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, BJP's Ashim Biswas is currently leading with 7,859 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashim Biswas, who is defending his position in this contest. TMC's Barnali Dey Roy is trailing with 4,852 votes, leaving a margin of 3,007 votes between the two candidates as counting continues.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind that tally. SPA is leading in 48 seats, needing 70 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: Samir Kumar Poddar of TMC Ahead of Sukanta Biswas of BJP

In Krishnaganj, West Bengal, the vote count shows TMC candidate Samir Kumar Poddar in the lead with 17,060 votes. BJP's Sukanta Biswas is currently behind with 27,413 votes, creating a difference of 10,353 votes between them. The incumbent MLA for this seat is BJP's Ashis Kumar Biswas, who isn't currently among the top three candidates in the leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats and still needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the remaining seats keep the final picture in flux at this stage of counting.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carrying a star flag appears among those currently tracked in the count. The seat, held by BJP incumbent Ashim Biswas, is seeing an active contest as votes are tallied. CPM's Mrinal Biswas (Mini), a 47-year-old graduate from the SC category, is currently leading, while Independent candidate Asim Biswas is also showing a lead at this stage of counting.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Paschim Election Result 2026: BJP's Partha Sarathi Chatterjee leading as counting continues

As the vote counting progresses in the Ranaghat Uttar Paschim constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Partha Sarathi Chatterjee (Babu) is currently ahead. Congress candidate Nabakumar Mondal is also in contention. Notably, the seat is currently held by BJP's Parthasarathi Chatterjee, who is not among the top three candidates in the current leading positions.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.

11:25 (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, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Krishnaganj Election Results 2026: Samir Kumar Poddar of TMC in the lead

As the counting continues in Krishnaganj, West Bengal, Samir Kumar Poddar from the TMC is currently ahead with 6,219 votes. Trailing behind is Sukanta Biswas of the BJP with 9,008 votes, giving Biswas a lead of 2,789 votes at this point in the count. The current holder of this seat, Ashis Kumar Biswas of the BJP, is not among the top three candidates showing in the current leading positions.

11:05 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting continues across 294 seats

With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark by a slim margin. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid as rounds continue.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: CPM leads as counting progresses in West Bengal

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, CPM's Mrinal Biswas (Mini) is currently leading as votes are being counted. The sitting seat, held by BJP's Ashim Biswas, is being closely watched with the incumbent not among the candidates presently in contention at the top. Independent candidate Asim Biswas is also in the mix, making this a contest worth following as the final picture from this West Bengal seat takes shape.

10:44 (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 currently leading in 74 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Burman leads early count

In Ranaghat Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC's Sougata Kumar Burman is currently leading the count, with SUCI(C) candidate Nani Gopal Mistry also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mukut Mani Adhikari, 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.

10:24 (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 157 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage, needing 95 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Ranaghat Uttar Purba constituency of West Bengal, no candidate with a high-profile flag appears in the current count, so the update draws from the seat-level picture. The sitting MLA from BJP, Ashim Biswas, is not among the candidates reflected in the current counting data. Counting remains in progress, and the final outcome for this West Bengal assembly seat is yet to be determined.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 seats, placing it 16 seats short of a majority at this stage. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and needs 28 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats in Kerala. No declared wins have been recorded yet as counting continues.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Paschim Election Result 2026: BJP's Partha Sarathi Chatterjee Ahead in Early Tally

In Ranaghat Uttar Paschim, West Bengal, the BJP's Partha Sarathi Chatterjee (Babu) is currently in the lead as vote counting continues. Congress candidate Nabakumar Mondal is also a contender. Notably, the seat is currently held by BJP's Parthasarathi Chatterjee, who is not among the top three candidates showing in the current leading positions.

09:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. With the majority mark sitting at 148, BJP still needs 104 more seats to clinch a majority while TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

09:11 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Election Result: CPM leads as counting progresses in West Bengal

In Ranaghat Uttar Purba, West Bengal, counting is underway with no star candidate in the frame from the current data. CPM's Mrinal Biswas (Mini), a 47-year-old graduate from the SC category, is leading at this stage. The sitting seat, previously held by BJP's Ashim Biswas, is being closely watched as the contest develops and results are yet to be declared.

09:03 (IST), May, 04

Ranaghat Uttar Purba Assembly Election Results 2026: From 2021 to 2026: how Ranaghat Uttar Purba's electoral landscape has shifted

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashim Biswas of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Ranaghat Uttar Purba with a margin of 31,782 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

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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.

Ranaghat Uttar Purba is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. The constituency has 264,929 voters on its electoral rolls. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashim Biswas (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nitya Gopal Mondal (Congress), Barnali Dey Roy (Trinamool Congress), Bindu Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Mrinal Biswas (Mini) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Jagadish Mandal (Jogo) (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Asim Biswas (Independent), Asim Biswas (Independent), Gobinda Podder (Independent), Barnali Biswas (Independent), and Madhab Das (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashim Biswas of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Ranaghat Uttar Purba with a margin of 31,782 votes. The runner-up was Samir Kumar Poddar of the TMC. In 2016, Samir Kumar Poddar of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 14,972 votes. round-by-round trends from Ranaghat Uttar Purba 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.