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Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Arijit Roy leads over incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay

Arijit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jaydev Roy (Congress), Bidhan Upadhyay (Trinamool Congress), Adwaitya Das (Aam Janata Unnayan...

The Times of India | May 04, 2026, 19:02:45 IST

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19:02 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam and Puducherry as UDF surges ahead in Kerala

Counting is underway across four states and union territories, with results taking shape in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala. In Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority in the 126-seat assembly, NDA has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, giving it a tally of 97. The Congress-led alliance is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7. In Tamil Nadu, the majority mark stands at 118 in a 234-seat house. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, putting its tally at 60, while NDA is leading in 55 with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 55. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 105 seats with 10 declared, bringing their tally to 115, still 3 short of the majority mark. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, where 16 are needed for a majority, and its tally has already crossed that mark. SPA has a tally of 5. In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat house, UDF has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87, which is well past the majority mark if those leads hold. LDF has won 30 and is leading in 6, with a tally of 36, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, having won 11 and leading in 168 more. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP needs to convert its current leads to stay on course. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 won and 104 leads remaining, sitting 42 seats short of the majority mark.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: BJP's Arijit Roy leads over incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 91,777 votes, holding a margin of 11,722 over TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who has polled 80,055 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who finds himself trailing in second place as counting progresses. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay leads in West Bengal seat

In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who is showing a strong presence in the early count. Votes are still being tallied and the final result for this West Bengal assembly seat is yet to be declared.

18:18 (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 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Asansol Uttar Election Result 2026: TMC's Moloy Ghatak leads as counting progresses

In the Asansol Uttar constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Moloy Ghatak holds the lead as votes continue to be counted. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ghatak Moloy. Among the candidates reflected in the count so far, BJP's Krishnendu Mukherjee has accumulated 104,516 votes, while Independent candidate Krishnendu Chatterjee stands at 185 votes. The sitting MLA is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

17:56 (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 constituencies, which would put them comfortably past the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. 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.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads sitting TMC MLA

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP's Arijit Roy is currently leading with 91,777 votes, holding an 11,722-vote margin over the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 80,055 votes so far. Upadhyay, who won this seat in the previous term, is trailing at this stage of counting. Results for the constituency are yet to be declared.

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17:34 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays out of reach

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 in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined count to 115, just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, giving it a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared in its favour yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Asansol Uttar Election Result: TMC's Moloy Ghatak leads in West Bengal seat

In the Asansol Uttar constituency of West Bengal, counting is under way with TMC's Moloy Ghatak currently leading the seat, which he also holds as the sitting MLA. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ghatak Moloy. Among the candidates reflected in the count so far, Independent candidate Krishnendu Chatterjee has 185 votes, while BJP's Krishnendu Mukherjee has recorded 104,516 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

17:11 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal, Nearing Majority

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 169 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are ahead in 158 constituencies, a position that would secure them the majority if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 115 seats, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 113 seats, meaning they would need 33 more to cross the majority mark.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 91,200 votes. The 34-year-old graduate professional holds a margin of 11,420 votes over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 79,780 votes so far. Upadhyay, the incumbent from All India Trinamool Congress, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting as results continue to come in from the seat.

16:49 (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 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Kulti Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar holds lead over TMC rival

In the Kulti constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar is currently leading with 82,226 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ajay Kumar Poddar, who is pressing ahead with a margin of 19,491 votes over TMC's Abhijit Ghatak, who has accumulated 62,735 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 201 seats

As the vote count continues in West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 201 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 195 others, 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'd need 60 more to reach the majority.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 90,860 votes, holding a margin of 11,503 over the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 79,357 votes. Upadhyay, 56, who holds the seat and is contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself trailing in this contest as counting continues. Roy, 34, is pressing ahead with a comfortable cushion at this stage.

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16:06 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, giving it a combined tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be comfortably placed. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.

15:44 (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 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 207 constituencies. TMC is placed at a tally of 70, needing 78 more seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage of counting.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 83,301 votes, holding a margin of 11,787 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay. The incumbent, who is seeking another term from this seat, has accumulated 71,514 votes so far and finds himself trailing in the count. With results yet to be declared, counting continues in this closely watched contest.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats and needs 68 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading the count with 72,840 votes, holding a margin of 8,537 over the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 64,303 votes so far. The 56-year-old incumbent is trailing in second place as counting continues in this constituency. No star flag is active for either candidate in the payload, so this update draws from the broader contest picture with results yet to be declared.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 199 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 199 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats and still needs 71 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 64,156 votes, holding a margin of 6,340 over his nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is trailing with 57,816 votes as counting continues. Upadhyay, 56, is facing a stiff challenge from the 34-year-old Roy, with results yet to be declared.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 86 seats and would need 62 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 56,821 votes, holding a margin of 6,966 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 49,855 votes so far. Upadhyay, the incumbent MLA representing the TMC, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. Results for the constituency are yet to be declared.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 181 constituencies against a majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage of counting, leaving the party 59 seats short of the halfway threshold. With no results formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid across the state.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Arijit Roy is currently leading with 40,670 votes, holding a margin of 5,973 votes over his nearest rival. The sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who is seeking to retain the seat, is trailing with 34,697 votes in hand. Counting is still underway, and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 171 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 171 constituencies, putting it 23 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 94 seats and would need 54 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.

11:55 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay trails BJP's Arijit Roy

In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is currently trailing as counting progresses. BJP's Arijit Roy, 34, holds the lead with 32,058 votes against Upadhyay's 28,110, a margin of 3,948 votes separating the two. Upadhyay, who holds the seat, has accumulated 1 criminal case on record against Roy's 19. The result is yet to be declared.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count, needs 3 more seats for majority

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, leaving it just 3 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the halfway mark. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay trails BJP's Arijit Roy

In Barabani, the sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is currently trailing in the counting. BJP's Arijit Roy, 34, holds the lead with 8,296 votes against Upadhyay's 8,088, putting the margin between them at 208 votes. The incumbent, who is contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself on the back foot at this stage of counting in the West Bengal constituency.

10:42 (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 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 92 seats and would need 56 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains fluid at this stage.

10:32 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: BJP's Arijit Roy leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Barabani, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Roy is currently leading with 2,429 votes, holding a margin of 79 over sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay, who has accumulated 2,350 votes. Upadhyay, a 56-year-old incumbent seeking to retain the seat, finds himself trailing at this stage of counting. The result is yet to be declared, and the contest remains tight between the two candidates.

10:26 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: Final declaration: what happens when Barabani's count concludes

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Barabani, 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 Barabani.

10:22 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result 2026: TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay in the lead, BJP right on his heels

Counting is ongoing in West Bengal's Barabani constituency, and it looks like TMC's sitting MLA, Bidhan Upadhyay, is currently ahead. Bidhan Upadhyay, who currently holds the seat for TMC, has managed to gather 2,350 votes. Not far behind is BJP's Arijit Roy, who has secured 2,429 votes. This means the race is incredibly close, with only 79 votes separating the two candidates at this point in the counting process.

10:16 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Elections 2026: Debshwar Besra (SUCI(C)) awaits the round-wise verdict

Debshwar Besra, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

10:06 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result 2026: General constituency: how Barabani fits into the broader picture

Barabani is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

09:56 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Elections 2026: Barabani and the Asansol Lok Sabha connection

Barabani falls under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Asansol area as counting advances.

09:46 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: Counting begins — what to watch May 4

Votes cast in Barabani are now being counted. With 7 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

09:36 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Elections 2026: How Asansol is tracking Barabani's result

Barabani, which falls under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Barabani's result will be part of the broader Asansol-area picture.

09:26 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: 7 candidates in the count May 4

Key candidates contesting in Barabani include Arijit Roy (BJP), Jaydev Roy (CONG), Bidhan Upadhyay (TMC), and Adwaitya Das (AJUP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues

Initial indications from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly show the BJP taking the lead, currently ahead in 44 constituencies for a total of 44. The TMC is trailing, leading in 22 seats, bringing their total to 22. Other parties are leading in one seat. With 148 seats needed for a majority, the BJP requires an additional 104 seats to reach that mark, while the TMC needs 126, and the counting process is ongoing throughout the state.

09:16 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results 2026: The count builds round by round in Barabani

Votes cast in Barabani are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Barabani.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result: Incumbent Bidhan Upadhyay in the thick of it

In the Barabani constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Bidhan Upadhyay is in a closely watched contest as counting progresses. The 56-year-old, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries one criminal case on record, is among those currently in the running. Independent candidate Swapan Kabi, 62, is also in contention in this General category seat, making it a fight worth following as the numbers come in.

09:06 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Results: How Aam Janata Unnayan party is positioned in Barabani

The Aam Janata Unnayan party has fielded Adwaitya Das in Barabani. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result 2026: Independent's Swapan Kabi leads, TMC's Upadhyay close behind

In Barabani, West Bengal, counting is underway with Independent candidate Swapan Kabi currently leading the seat. The constituency is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Upadhyay, who is also in the contest and figures among the leading candidates at this stage. With vote totals still being tallied, the gap between the two remains to be established as the count progresses across this West Bengal assembly seat.

08:56 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Biswajit Bauri (Bapi) faring? Watching the Barabani count

Biswajit Bauri (Bapi), contesting on a All India Secular Front ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barabani May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:46 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Assembly Election Results 2026: One of 294: how Barabani contributes to West Bengal's tally

West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Barabani'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.

08:36 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Barabani

Early trends from Barabani should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.

08:26 (IST), May, 04

Barabani Election Result 2026: Barabani in focus on West Bengal's counting day

Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Barabani is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

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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.
Barabani is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Asansol Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Arijit Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jaydev Roy (Congress), Bidhan Upadhyay (Trinamool Congress), Adwaitya Das (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Debshwar Besra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Biswajit Bauri (Bapi) (All India Secular Front), and Swapan Kabi (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, BIDHAN UPADHYAY of the Trinamool Congress won Barabani. In 2016, Bidhan Upadhyay of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Barabani 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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