Baranagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sajal Ghosh wins by 16,956 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 15:19:35 IST
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Baranagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sajal Ghosh wins by 16,956 vote margin

Kalyani Chakraborty (Congress), Sajal Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sayandeep Mitra (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sayantika Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Supriya Bhattacharya (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dulal Kanti Bhattacharya (Independent), Prasenjit Dey (Independent), Shubhrangshu Bhakta (Independent), Sajal Kumar Ghosh (Independent), and Sajal Ghosh (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Baranagar 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. Baranagar is a General constituency under the Dum Dum Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Tapas Roy of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Baranagar in 2026.
15:19 (IST) May 06
Baranagar Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Sajal Ghosh wins by 16,956 vote margin
In Baranagar, Sajal Ghosh of the BJP secured a closely fought victory, polling 81,730 votes and defeating TMC’s Sayantika Banerjee by a margin of 16,956 votes. CPI(M)’s Sayandeep Mitra finished third with 18,689 votes, as the constituency witnessed a competitive triangular contest ending in a BJP win.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with results yet to be declared. BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently trailing behind TMC's Sayantika Banerjee, who holds the lead at this stage. The sitting seat was previously held by TMC's Tapas Roy, making this contest one to watch as tallies come in.
18:19 (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 leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Panihati Election Results 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath leads by over 20,000 votes
In Panihati, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading with 56,167 votes, holding a margin of 20,463 over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, who has accumulated 35,704 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nirmal Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:57 (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 mark 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.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In Baranagar, West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's Sayantika Banerjee currently leading the seat. The incumbent from the constituency, Tapas Roy, also belongs to TMC. With results yet to be declared, the final picture from Baranagar will emerge as the remaining rounds of counting are completed.
17:35 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Panihati Election Results 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath leads by over 20,000 votes
In Panihati, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading with 56,167 votes, holding a margin of 20,463 over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, who has gathered 35,704 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nirmal Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 166 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 166 seats. They've secured 11 wins and are leading in 155 other constituencies, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 119 seats, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 117 more, meaning they still need 29 seats to reach the majority.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: TMC's Sayantika Banerjee trailing BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. TMC's Sayantika Banerjee, who is the constituency's leading candidate as per the party's ticket, is currently trailing the BJP's Sajal Ghosh, who holds a margin of 13,093 votes at this stage. Baranagar, seat number 113, remains one to watch as votes continue to be tallied.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally hits majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads still in play, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, having won 7 and leading in 50, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, trailing with a tally of 55 and requiring 63 more seats to cross the majority mark.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Dum Dum Election Result 2026: BJP's Arijit Bakshi leads TMC by 19,456 votes
In Dum Dum, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arijit Bakshi is currently leading with 66,190 votes, holding a margin of 19,456 over TMC's Bratyabrata Basu, who has gathered 46,734 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bratya Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 203 seats. They've secured 6 wins and are leading in 197 other constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 86 seats, with 1 win and leads in 85, and still requires 62 more to reach the majority.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: Sayantika Banerjee trails BJP's Sajal Ghosh
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is currently trailing behind BJP candidate Sajal Ghosh, who is leading with 47,113 votes against her 35,032. The margin between the two stands at 12,081 votes as counting continues. Banerjee, 39, is a graduate contesting on a TMC ticket, while Ghosh, 53, holds the lead for BJP in this keenly watched seat.
16:07 (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 sits at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 3 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Kamarhati Election Results 2026: Madan Mitra leads with a 13,780-vote margin
In Kamarhati, West Bengal, TMC's Madan Mitra is currently leading the count with 47,017 votes, holding a margin of 13,780 over BJP's Arup Choudhury (Pulak), who has gathered 33,237 votes so far. Mitra, 71, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is looking to retain the seat he currently holds. Counting is still in progress.
15:45 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues
As the vote count progresses across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, the BJP is currently leading in 207 seats. The magic number to form the government is 148. The BJP's current tally stands at 210 seats, with 207 leads and 3 seats already secured. If these leads are maintained, the BJP will comfortably cross the majority mark without needing any further wins. Meanwhile, the TMC has secured 1 seat and is leading in 69 others, bringing their total to 70 seats. They still require 78 more seats to reach the majority threshold.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Sayantika Banerjee currently leading the seat. The BJP's Sajal Ghosh is trailing at this stage, with the final result yet to be declared. Baranagar remains one of the seats to watch as the numbers continue to come in from across the state.
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 formally declared in its favour and leads in 95 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Panihati Election Results 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath leads with a margin of 13,730 votes
In Panihati, West Bengal, BJP's Ratna Debnath is currently leading with 35,894 votes, holding a margin of 13,730 over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, who has gathered 22,164 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nirmal Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.
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
Baranagar Election Result: BJP's Sajal Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently leading the count with 33,089 votes, while TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is trailing at 24,782 votes. The gap between the two stands at 8,307 votes with counting still underway. The incumbent, Tapas Roy of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
14:39 (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 84, with 13 seats won and 71 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Bidhannagar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sharadwat Mukherjee leads by over 12,000 votes
In Bidhannagar, West Bengal, BJP's Sharadwat Mukherjee is currently leading with 27,683 votes, pulling ahead of TMC's Sujit Bose by a margin of 12,084 votes. Bose, the TMC candidate, has accumulated 15,599 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sujit Bose S/O - Late Ajit Bose, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
14:17 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 199 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 77 seats and needs 71 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with results still in motion across the state.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: BJP's Sajal Ghosh leads in West Bengal seat
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently leading with 27,540 votes, while TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is trailing at 19,370 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,170 votes, with the seat's incumbent Tapas Roy of TMC not among the candidates in the current count.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as leads pour in
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more if those leads are to translate into a governing majority.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Panihati Election Results 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath leads with 8,067-vote margin
In Panihati, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading with 21,313 votes, holding an 8,067-vote margin over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, who has gathered 13,246 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nirmal Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 it 40 seats 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
Baranagar Election Result: Sayantika Banerjee leads for TMC in West Bengal
Counting is underway in the Baranagar assembly constituency in West Bengal, where TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is currently leading the race. The seat had been held by Tapas Roy of the All India Trinamool Congress, making this contest one to watch as trends continue to come in from this constituency.
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, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in Puducherry.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Dum Dum Uttar Election Results 2026: BNARP's Sanap Mondal leads early count
In Dum Dum Uttar, West Bengal, BNARP candidate Sanap Mondal is currently leading the count, with CPM's Dipsita Dhar also showing in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final picture is yet to emerge from this West Bengal constituency.
12:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle as rounds conclude.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: BJP's Sajal Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently leading the contest. TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is trailing at this stage, with Ghosh holding a margin of 3,868 votes over her. The seat had been held by TMC's Tapas Roy, who is not among the candidates in the current count.
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 declared yet, but the NDA's current tally of 25 puts it well past the threshold of 16 needed to form a government in the union territory.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Dum Dum Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Susmita Biswas leads early count
Counting is underway in Dum Dum, West Bengal, where Congress candidate Susmita Biswas holds the early lead. BSP's Subrata Kumar Majumder is also among those reflected in the current positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bratya Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to firm up as the count progresses.
12:07 (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 it ahead of that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: BJP's Sajal Ghosh leads as counting continues
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently leading the race with 12,710 votes. TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is trailing at 8,842 votes, putting Ghosh ahead by a margin of 3,868 votes at this stage. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
11:46 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Dum Dum Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Susmita Biswas leads early count
Early trends from the Dum Dum constituency in West Bengal show Congress candidate Susmita Biswas holding a lead in the initial count. BSP's Subrata Kumar Majumder is also reflected in the early positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bratya Basu, 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.
11:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in the balance
Counting is under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 145 constituencies, just three short of that threshold. TMC is leading in 112 seats, needing 36 more to reach the majority mark. With no results formally declared yet, the contest remains open as the final picture continues to take shape.
11:15 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's Sayantika Banerjee currently leading the race. The BJP's Sajal Ghosh is trailing at this stage, with a gap of 2,423 votes separating the two. The incumbent from this seat, Tapas Roy, also of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result 2026: BJP's Sajal Ghosh leads early count in West Bengal seat
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sajal Ghosh is currently leading with 6,472 votes, while TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is trailing with 4,049 votes, a margin of 2,423 votes separating the two at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapas Roy, 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.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: Sayantika Banerjee leads for TMC in Baranagar
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is among those currently leading as counting progresses. The seat carries added interest given that sitting MLA Tapas Roy, who represented the constituency under the TMC banner, is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Prasenjit Dey, 46, is also showing a lead at this stage, making Baranagar one to watch as the numbers come in.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
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 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. NDA holds a tally of 37 seats, requiring 81 additional seats to be in contention for a majority. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Kamarhati Election Results 2026: Independent candidate leads as counting progresses
Counting is underway in the Kamarhati constituency of West Bengal, where Independent candidate Shekh Imanur Rahman is currently leading the race. TMC's Madan Mitra, the sitting MLA who holds the seat, is also showing in the leading positions at this stage. With vote totals yet to reflect a decisive picture, the contest in Kamarhati remains one to watch as further rounds of counting come in.
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 leading in 157 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148 seats if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 53 seats, leaving the party well short of the halfway threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Baranagar Election Result: Sayantika Banerjee leads for TMC in Baranagar
In the Baranagar constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Sayantika Banerjee is among those currently leading as counting progresses. The seat has drawn attention with Independent candidate Prasenjit Dey, 46, also showing in the leading column at this stage. The sitting MLA Tapas Roy, who previously held this seat under the TMC banner, is not among the candidates in the current count, adding an interesting dimension to how this constituency shapes up.
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 the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of that threshold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Rajarhat New Town Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses
In Rajarhat New Town, West Bengal, Congress candidate Sk Nizamuddin is currently leading, with CPM's Saptarshi Deb also reflecting a leading status in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Tapash Chatterjee, who does not feature among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to be updated as counting continues 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.
Baranagar is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Dum Dum Lok Sabha segment. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kalyani Chakraborty (Congress), Sajal Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sayandeep Mitra (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sayantika Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Supriya Bhattacharya (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Dulal Kanti Bhattacharya (Independent), Prasenjit Dey (Independent), Shubhrangshu Bhakta (Independent), Sajal Kumar Ghosh (Independent), and Sajal Ghosh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Tapas Roy of the Trinamool Congress won Baranagar. round-by-round trends from Baranagar 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.