Barrackpore Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads by over 12,000 votes
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Barrackpore Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads by over 12,000 votes

Kaustuv Bagchi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Raj Chakraborty (Raju) (Trinamool Congress), Sambhu Das (Congress), Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Amal Kumar Sen (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Zakir Hussain (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Rajdeep Roy (Independent), Samir Kundu (Independent), and Saroj Sharma (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Barrackpur 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. Barrackpur is a General constituency under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment, with 168,641 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Raju Chakraborty (Raj) of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 9,222 votes. The 2021 turnout was 68.49%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Barrackpur in 2026.
14:30 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: TMC takes the lead, BJP trails in West Bengal
Counting is still ongoing in West Bengal's Barrackpur constituency, with no clear standout candidate yet. TMC's Raj Chakraborty (Raju), 51, is currently ahead with 12,836 votes. Meanwhile, BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi is trailing with 17,681 votes. This puts Raj Chakraborty (Raju) ahead by a margin of 4,845 votes as the vote tallies continue to be updated.
14:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 53 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 65 more seats needed to reach 118. SPA holds leads in 46 seats at this stage of counting, requiring 72 more to get to the majority mark. No alliance has won a seat outright yet, with all figures reflecting early leads as votes continue to be counted.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Result: BJP's Arjun Singh leads in West Bengal seat
In the Noapara constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Arjun Singh is currently leading the count with 6,131 votes, while TMC's Trinankur Bhattacharjee is trailing with 6,466 votes recorded so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the margin between the top two candidates standing at 335 votes.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 190 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, keeping the final picture open at this stage.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads TMC's Raj Chakraborty
In the Barrackpur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries the star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi is currently leading with 12,260 votes, holding a margin of 3,503 over TMC's Raj Chakraborty (Raju), who has gathered 8,757 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The result in Barrackpur is yet to be declared.
13:34 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 124 constituencies, crossing the majority mark in terms of current leads though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA holds a tally of 57 seats in leads, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 46 seats at this stage of counting.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Result 2026: BJP's Arjun Singh leads in Noapara
Counting is underway in Noapara, West Bengal, where BJP candidate Arjun Singh is currently leading the contest. The seat is presently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Banti Rajak is also among those in the running, though Arjun Singh holds the lead at this stage of counting.
13:12 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains fluid at this stage of counting.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads over TMC's Raj Chakraborty
In the Barrackpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi currently leading the seat. He holds 6,421 votes against TMC's Raj Chakraborty (Raju), who is trailing with 5,076 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,345 votes as results continue to come in.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads by 1,345 votes
In Barrackpur, West Bengal, BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi is currently leading with 6,421 votes, holding a margin of 1,345 over TMC's Raj Chakraborty (Raju), who has accumulated 5,076 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Raju Chakraborty (Raj), 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.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Panihati Election Results 2026: BJP's Ratna Debnath leads with a margin of 5,067 votes
In Panihati, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading with 13,784 votes, holding a margin of 5,067 over TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh, who has accumulated 8,717 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.
12:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: Incumbent TMC Holds Seat Amidst Evolving Count
In Barrackpur, West Bengal, the current vote count doesn't yet show a clear frontrunner among the candidates. All eyes are on the incumbent TMC legislator, Raju Chakraborty (Raj), as the counting continues in this West Bengal constituency. While BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi and Congress candidate Sambhu Das are currently showing leads, the vote totals haven't yet provided a definitive picture from the ground.
12:07 (IST) May 04
NDA leading in 26 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 enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 1 seat. At this stage of counting, NDA's position comfortably places it on course for a majority in the union territory.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Result 2026: BJP's Arjun Singh leads in Noapara
Counting is underway in the Noapara constituency of West Bengal, where BJP candidate Arjun Singh is currently leading. The seat is presently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Banti Rajak is also among those leading at this stage, as votes continue to be counted across the constituency.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 154 seats, TMC trails at 108
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is leading in 108 seats. With results still coming in, the final picture across the state remains open.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: TMC incumbent watches as BJP leads early count
In the Barrackpur constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no candidate from the two-candidate field carrying the star flag, so the focus here falls on the broader contest shaping up at the seat. BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi, 35, a post-graduate with 12 criminal cases on record, is currently leading. Congress candidate Sambhu Das, 65, is also showing in the leading column at this stage. The sitting TMC legislator Raju Chakraborty, known as Raj, is not among the candidates in the current count.
11:26 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs 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
Khardaha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Jaydeb Ghosh leads in Khardaha
In the Khardaha constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Jaydeb Ghosh is currently leading, with Independent candidate Palash Dutta also in the running. The seat is currently held by TMC's Kajal Sinha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:05 (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 155 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark by a slim margin if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, with the contest still very much in motion.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: TMC incumbent watches as BJP leads early count
In Barrackpur, West Bengal, neither candidate in the two-way contest has vote totals to separate them at this stage of counting. BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi, a 35-year-old postgraduate with 12 criminal cases on record, holds a leading status in the constituency. Congress candidate Sambhu Das, 65, is also marked as leading. The sitting TMC legislator Raju Chakraborty, known as Raj, is not among the candidates currently in the count.
10:44 (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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No declared wins have been recorded yet as counting continues.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Noapara Election Result 2026: BJP's Arjun Singh leads in Noapara as counting progresses
In the Noapara constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Arjun Singh is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manju Basu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Banti Rajak is also in the running, though Singh holds the advantage at this stage of the count.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting the party nine seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage. No results have been formally declared yet. BJP needs to hold its current leads to stay on course, while TMC still requires 95 more seats to reach the majority threshold.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: TMC incumbent Raju Chakraborty watches as counting unfolds
In the Barrackpur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current snapshot carries a star flag, so the contest is best read through the seat's broader picture. The sitting TMC legislator Raju Chakraborty, known as Raj, is not among the candidates listed in the current count, while BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi and Congress candidate Sambhu Das are both showing as leading at this stage of counting, with vote totals yet to be updated.
10:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam with majority mark still 13 seats away
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, putting it 13 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Jagatdal Election Results 2026: TMC's Somenath Shyam Ichini leads in early count
In the Jagatdal constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway and TMC's Somenath Shyam Ichini is currently leading the race. The sitting MLA is contesting to retain the seat he holds for the party. BJP's Dr. Rajesh Kumar is also among those leading in the early stages of the count. With vote totals still being tallied, the contest between the two remains closely watched as figures continue to come in from this West Bengal seat.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP takes an early lead in West Bengal as vote counting begins
As the counting of votes gets underway in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, early trends show the BJP in the lead, currently ahead in 44 constituencies, giving them a tally of 44 seats. The TMC is presently leading in 22 seats, bringing their total to 22. The halfway mark to victory is 148 seats, meaning the BJP still needs 104 more seats to secure a majority, while the TMC requires 126. At this point in the counting, other parties are leading in one seat.
09:18 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Kaustuv Bagchi faring? Watching the Barrackpur count
Kaustuv Bagchi, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barrackpur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result: TMC incumbent watches as BJP leads early count
In the Barrackpur assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi, a 35-year-old postgraduate, is showing an early lead in the seat. The sitting TMC legislator Raju Chakraborty (Raj) is not among the candidates in the current count, while Congress candidate Sambhu Das is also in the contest. The seat remains open as the tally continues to develop.
09:08 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: How Barrackpur's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed
Once all rounds of counting are completed in Barrackpur, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Kaustuv Bagchi leads as counting progresses
In the Barrackpur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Kaustuv Bagchi is currently leading as votes are being counted. Congress candidate Sambhu Das is also among those reflected in the leading positions at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Raju Chakraborty (Raj), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the final result is yet to be declared.
08:58 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: The West Bengal count and Barrackpur's piece of the puzzle
As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Barrackpur's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
08:48 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: Meet the candidates in the Barrackpur count
Key candidates contesting in Barrackpur include Kaustuv Bagchi (BJP), Raj Chakraborty (Raju) (TMC), Sambhu Das (CONG), and Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay (CPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
08:38 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: West Bengal's counting day and Barrackpur's place in it
Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Barrackpur is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
08:28 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results: Trinamool Congress' Barrackpur candidate and the 2026 count
The Trinamool Congress has fielded Raj Chakraborty (Raju) in Barrackpur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:18 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Elections 2026: How is Amal Kumar Sen faring? Watching the Barrackpur count
Amal Kumar Sen, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barrackpur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:08 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: How and when Barrackpur's 2026 result will be officially confirmed
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Barrackpur, 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 Barrackpur.
07:58 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results: How Barrackpur's 2026 margin will compare with 2021
The 2021 election in Barrackpur was won with a margin of 9,222 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.
07:48 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Raj Chakraborty (Raju) of Trinamool Congress
Raj Chakraborty (Raju), contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barrackpur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:38 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Elections 2026: Early leads in Barrackpur — what they really mean
Early trends from Barrackpur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
07:28 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: How Barrackpur's 9,222-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026
Barrackpur's 2021 election was won with a margin of 9,222 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
07:18 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: The electorate behind May 4 count in Barrackpur
Barrackpur had 168,641 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. In 2021, the recorded turnout was 68.49%.
07:08 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Result 2026: Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay (CPM) awaits the round-wise verdict
Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Barrackpur May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:58 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Barrackpur count
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay in Barrackpur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:48 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results 2026: How the vote count is taking shape in Barrackpur
Votes cast in Barrackpur 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 Barrackpur.
06:38 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Barrackpur contest
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Kaustuv Bagchi in Barrackpur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:28 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Elections 2026: Barrackpore region watches the Barrackpur count
Barrackpur, which falls under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Barrackpur's result will be part of the broader Barrackpore-area picture.
06:18 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election
As counting progresses in Barrackpur, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Raju Chakraborty (Raj) of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
06:08 (IST) May 04
Barrackpur Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner Raju Chakraborty (Raj) and the 2026 count
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Raju Chakraborty (Raj) of the Trinamool Congress won Barrackpur with a margin of 9,222 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.
Barrackpur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Barrackpore Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 168,641 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 68.49% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kaustuv Bagchi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Raj Chakraborty (Raju) (Trinamool Congress), Sambhu Das (Congress), Suman Ranjan Bandyopadhyay (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Amal Kumar Sen (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Zakir Hussain (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Rajdeep Roy (Independent), Samir Kundu (Independent), and Saroj Sharma (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Raju Chakraborty (Raj) of the Trinamool Congress won Barrackpur with a margin of 9,222 votes. The runner-up was Chandramani Shukla of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Barrackpur 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.