Islampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by 39,388 votes
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Islampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by 39,388 votes

Agarwal Kanaia Lal (Trinamool Congress), Guddy Riaz (Congress), Chitrajit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Md. Sami Khan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rupa Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Birendra Nath Sinha (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md. Ziaul Haque Chowdhury (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Kamal Majumdar (Independent), Neyaz Imam (Independent), Md. Tousique Reza (Independent), Md Hashibur Rahaman (Independent), and Sourav Sarkar (Independent) — 12 candidates contesting from Islampur 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. Islampur is a General constituency. In 2021, Abdul Karim Chowdhary of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Islampur in 2026.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads with a wide margin in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 99,093 votes, holding a margin of 39,388 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has gathered 59,705 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
18:19 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats outright and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Goalpokhar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sarajit Biswas Ahead of TMC's Rabbani
In Goalpokhar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sarajit Biswas is currently in the lead with 34,912 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Md Ghulam Rabbani with 1,06,587 votes. The seat is presently held by TMC's Md. Ghulam Rabbani. The vote counting is ongoing, and at this point, Biswas has a lead of 71,675 votes over Rabbani.
17:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP has secured 11 seats and is ahead in another 168. This puts the BJP at 179 seats, and if these leads hold, they're set to cross the majority threshold. Meanwhile, the TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing their total to 106. They would need 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads with a wide margin in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 99,093 votes, holding a margin of 39,388 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has gathered 59,705 votes so far. With counting still under way, Agarwal Kanaia Lal's advantage remains substantial at this stage of the tally.
17:34 (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 won 68 seats outright and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Karandighi Election Results 2026: Goutam Paul of TMC in the lead as vote counting progresses
In the Karandighi constituency, West Bengal, the incumbent TMC MLA Goutam Paul is currently ahead in the vote count. Paul, aged 47, who represents TMC, has secured 57,037 votes to date. BJP's Biraj Biswas, 32, is behind with 71,051 votes counted at this point. The final outcome for Karandighi is still pending as the counting proceeds through the various stages.
17:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 169 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 158 more, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 115, with 2 wins and leads in 113 seats, needing 33 more to reach the majority mark.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads as counting continues
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 84,390 votes, holding a margin of 29,165 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has accumulated 55,225 votes so far. The 71-year-old graduate professional has a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him. Counting is still under way and the final result is yet to be declared.
16:50 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Chopra Election Result 2026: TMC's Hamidul Rahaman leads with a margin of 36,581 votes
In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading the count with 75,749 votes, holding a margin of 36,581 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has gathered 39,168 votes so far and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Hamidul Rahaman, who is pressing ahead as counting continues.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats
As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 195 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 88 seats, having won 1 and leading in 87, meaning they still need 60 more seats to reach the majority.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads as counting continues
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading with 62,717 votes, holding a margin of 14,112 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has gathered 48,605 votes so far. The 71-year-old graduate professional has a clean record and continues to hold his position at the top as counting progresses in this keenly watched seat.
16:07 (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 37 seats and is leading in 47 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Chopra Election Result 2026: TMC's Hamidul Rahaman leads with a margin of 18,980 votes
In the Chopra constituency of West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Hamidul Rahaman is currently leading with 54,441 votes, holding a margin of 18,980 over BJP's Sankar Adhikari, who has gathered 35,461 votes so far. Rahaman, 66, is defending the seat he currently holds, while Adhikari, 33, is making a strong push from the BJP side. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
15:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 210 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP holds a tally of 210, with 3 seats won and leads in 207 more. TMC is placed at a tally of 70, having won 1 seat and leading in 69. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends, while TMC still requires 78 seats to reach that threshold.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 53,261 votes, holding a margin of 25,233 over BJP's Chitrajit Roy, who has accumulated 28,028 votes so far. The incumbent, Abdul Karim Chowdhary of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:24 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 4 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 95 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Karandighi Election Result 2026: BJP's Biraj Biswas leads over TMC's sitting MLA
In Karandighi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biraj Biswas is currently leading with 41,282 votes, holding a margin of 4,932 over TMC's Goutam Paul, who has polled 36,350 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Paul, who is now trailing in second place as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.
15:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and needs 68 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads by wide margin
In West Bengal's Islampur constituency, the vote counting is ongoing, and no final result has been announced. Agarwal Kanaia Lal of the TMC is currently behind in the vote count, with Chitrajit Roy from the BJP holding the lead at this point. The current MLA for this seat is Abdul Karim Chowdhary, also from the TMC, but the ultimate winner won't be known until all votes are counted.
14:39 (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 84, with 13 seats won and leads in 71 constituencies. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 38, comprising 8 won seats and leads in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Chopra Election Result 2026: BJP's Sankar Adhikari leads but TMC's Hamidul Rahaman holds vote advantage
In Chopra, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sankar Adhikari is currently leading the count with 26,770 votes, though sitting MLA Hamidul Rahaman of TMC holds a vote total of 30,217, placing him 3,447 votes ahead in the tally. Rahaman, 66, is the incumbent currently holding the seat for TMC. Counting is still in progress, and the final outcome in this constituency is yet to be determined.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 199 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and still needs 71 more to reach the majority threshold. Results are yet to be formally declared in any constituency, keeping the final picture open at this stage.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads counting
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal holds a commanding position with 31,102 votes, while BJP's Chitrajit Roy is trailing at 9,695 votes. The sitting MLA Abdul Karim Chowdhary of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count.
13:55 (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 81, with 4 seats won and leads in 77 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 1 seat and leading in 37. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Chopra Election Result 2026: TMC's Hamidul Rahaman leads with 4,100-vote margin
In Chopra, West Bengal, the counting is still underway with TMC's sitting MLA Hamidul Rahaman currently ahead of BJP's Sankar Adhikari. Rahaman, 66, has accumulated 20,703 votes so far, while Adhikari stands at 16,603 votes, leaving a margin of 4,100 between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Hamidul Rahaman, who is looking to retain it as counting progresses.
13:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 188 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 188 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the finish line as counting continues across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the current data. TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal, a 71-year-old graduate professional with a clean record, is leading with 21,567 votes. BJP's Chitrajit Roy is trailing at 9,048 votes, leaving a margin of 12,519 votes between the two. The result is yet to be declared.
13:11 (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, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 24. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Chakulia Election Result 2026: BJP's Manoj Kumar Jain leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Chakulia, West Bengal, BJP candidate Manoj Kumar Jain is currently leading with 5,423 votes, holding a margin of 1,683 votes over TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin, who has gathered 3,740 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin, who finds himself trailing in the ongoing count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
12:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the halfway threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage. With results still coming in, BJP needs no additional leads to cross 148, while TMC still requires 59 more to reach that mark.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads as counting continues
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 6,783 votes. BJP's Chitrajit Roy is trailing with 3,600 votes, leaving a margin of 3,183 votes between the two. The incumbent, Abdul Karim Chowdhary of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results are yet to be declared for this seat.
12:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 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 25 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing considerably, with leads in just 2 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, but the NDA's current tally of 25 puts it well past the threshold of 16.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Karandighi Election Result 2026: BJP's Biraj Biswas leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Karandighi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biraj Biswas is currently leading with 20,028 votes, holding a margin of 2,114 over his nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Paul, who is trailing in the count with 17,914 votes. Counting is still underway, and the result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 175 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 175 constituencies, putting the party 27 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC candidate leads as counting continues
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading the count with 6,783 votes. BJP's Chitrajit Roy is trailing with 3,600 votes, leaving a margin of 3,183 between the two candidates. The result is yet to be declared as counting remains underway in this seat.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Results 2026: TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal leads over BJP's Chitrajit Roy
In Islampur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Agarwal Kanaia Lal is currently leading with 6,783 votes, while BJP's Chitrajit Roy trails with 3,600 votes, a gap of 3,183 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Abdul Karim Chowdhary, 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.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal holds a leading position at this stage. The sitting MLA Abdul Karim Chowdhary of TMC is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Neyaz Imam is also reported as leading, keeping the contest closely watched as figures continue to come in from this West Bengal seat.
11:24 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress is trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across Assam.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Chakulia Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Chakulia constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Ali Imran Ramz is currently leading the count, with SUCI(C)'s Abai Dullah placed second at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across all 294 seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting its tally just above that threshold, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach the majority mark. Congress and CPM are also in the mix, with leads in a handful of seats as the count progresses.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal, a 71-year-old graduate professional with a clean record, is among those leading at this stage. The sitting seat, previously held by Abdul Karim Chowdhary of TMC, adds an interesting dimension to how this contest eventually settles. Independent candidate Neyaz Imam is also showing in the early count.
10:43 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 62 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 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 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 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Chakulia Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads in Chakulia as counting progresses
In the Chakulia constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Ali Imran Ramz is currently leading the count. The seat is presently held by TMC's Azad Minhajul Arfin, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Abai Dullah is also in the running, with counting still under way and the final outcome yet to be determined.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 156 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead in 156 constituencies. This puts them just 8 seats shy of the 148 needed to secure a majority. Meanwhile, the TMC is leading in 51 seats, placing them 97 seats away from the halfway mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, with the counting process still ongoing throughout the state.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Islampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Islampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Agarwal Kanaia Lal holds a lead at this stage, while sitting MLA Abdul Karim Chowdhary is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Neyaz Imam is also among those leading in the early phase of counting as Islampur awaits a final verdict.
10:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority on current trends. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Karandighi Election Results 2026: BJP's Biraj Biswas leads early count
In Karandighi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biraj Biswas is currently leading the count, with CPM's Md. Sahabuddin also in the running. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Paul, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting progresses in this constituency.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as early counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies for a tally of 44. TMC is currently leading in 22 seats, giving it a tally of 22. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP would need 104 more seats to reach it, while TMC still requires 126. Others account for leads in one seat at this stage.
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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.
Islampur is a General constituency in West Bengal. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: Agarwal Kanaia Lal (Trinamool Congress), Guddy Riaz (Congress), Chitrajit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Md. Sami Khan (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Rupa Sarkar (Bahujan Samaj Party), Birendra Nath Sinha (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Md. Ziaul Haque Chowdhury (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Kamal Majumdar (Independent), Neyaz Imam (Independent), Md. Tousique Reza (Independent), Md Hashibur Rahaman (Independent), and Sourav Sarkar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Abdul Karim Chowdhary of the Trinamool Congress won Islampur. round-by-round trends from Islampur 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.