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Dhanekali Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Asima Patra wins by 13,057 vote margin

Asima Patra (Trinamool Congress), Jyoti Kumari Das (Congress), Barnali Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ruma Ahiri (Communist Party o...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 19:11:00 IST

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19:11 (IST), May, 06

Dhanekhali Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Asima Patra wins by 13,057 vote margin

In Dhanekhali, Asima Patra of the TMC secured victory with 1,23,462 votes, defeating BJP’s Barnali Das by a margin of 13,057 votes. CPI(ML)(Liberation) candidate Ruma Ahiri finished third with 4,907 votes, as the constituency witnessed a strong performance by the TMC.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: TMC incumbent Asima Patra leads as counting continues

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading the count with 105,453 votes, holding a margin of 11,682 over BJP's Barnali Das, who has accumulated 93,771 votes so far. Results are yet to be declared as counting remains underway in this SC-reserved seat.

18:08 (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 constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking 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, with 1 seat won and leads in 6 others.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Jangipara Election Result 2026: Snehasis Chakraborty leads by a razor-thin margin

In Jangipara, West Bengal, the count is producing one of the tightest contests of the day. TMC's Snehasis Chakraborty, the sitting MLA, is currently leading with 63,579 votes, holding off BJP's Prosenjit Bag who trails close behind at 63,298 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 281 votes, keeping this seat firmly in the balance as counting continues.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. The magic number to form a government here is 148. The BJP has secured 11 seats and is leading in 168, putting them comfortably over the majority mark if these leads hold. Meanwhile, the TMC has garnered 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Asima Patra leads with 11,682-vote margin

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Asima Patra of TMC is currently leading the count with 105,453 votes to her name. The 58-year-old incumbent, who holds a clean record, is holding off BJP's Barnali Das, who has accumulated 93,771 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,682 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

17:24 (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 6 more, taking its tally to 19, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 seat where leads are still being counted.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

Chanditala Election Results 2026: TMC's Swati Khandoker leads BJP rival by 18,064 votes

In Chanditala, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Swati Khandoker is currently leading the count with 86,715 votes, holding a margin of 18,064 over BJP's Debasish Mukherjee, who has gathered 68,651 votes so far. Khandoker, 58, is defending the seat she currently holds, and her lead remains firm at this stage of counting.

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17:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 180 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 169 more, giving it a tally of 180. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 101, putting its tally at 103, leaving it 45 seats short of a majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 60 seats at this stage.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Counting under way in West Bengal seat

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is under way with the incumbent TMC representative Asima Patra currently holding a lead. The sitting legislator, who has represented this reserved seat before, faces a contest from BJP's Barnali Das as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: no alliance past majority mark yet

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 117, just one short of the majority mark, with 3 seats won and leads in 114 more. NDA has a tally of 58 seats, all through leads with no seats declared yet. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 48 others for a tally of 55, needing 63 more to reach the majority mark.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Arambag Election Results 2026: BJP's Bag Hemanta Ahead of TMC by 22,330 Votes

In West Bengal's Arambag constituency, BJP candidate Bag Hemanta is currently in the lead with 1,00,949 votes. This puts him ahead of TMC's Bag Mita by a margin of 22,330 votes, as Mita has secured 78,619 votes so far. The current seat holder, BJP's MADHUSUDAN BAG, is not among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions. Vote counting is ongoing, and no official result has been declared yet.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 196 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 196 seats. They've secured 4 wins and are leading in 192 constituencies, which would put them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC has a tally of 86 seats, with 1 win and leads in 85, meaning they still require 62 more seats to reach the majority.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting continues

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading with 94,928 votes, holding a margin of 9,019 over BJP's Barnali Das, who has accumulated 85,909 votes so far. Patra, 58, is contesting on a TMC ticket and is the incumbent in this seat.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are in play 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 9 seats already won and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all from current leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

Arambag Election Results 2026: BJP's Bag Hemanta leads TMC by 21,156 votes

In the Arambag constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bag Hemanta is currently leading with 91,217 votes, holding a margin of 21,156 over TMC's Bag Mita, who has gathered 70,061 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's MADHUSUDAN BAG, 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.

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15:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 207 seats as West Bengal vote count continues

The BJP is currently ahead in 208 seats across West Bengal. To form a government in the 294-seat assembly, a party needs 148 seats. The TMC is leading in 71 constituencies, bringing their total to 72, and they still require 76 more seats to reach the majority mark. With the counting process ongoing, other parties have secured a tally of 53 seats in the remaining constituencies.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads as counting continues

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading with 85,055 votes, holding an 8,214-vote margin over BJP's Barnali Das, who has accumulated 76,841 votes so far. The seat, reserved for SC candidates, remains closely watched as the final rounds of counting progress.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 19 seats outright and is leading in 66 more, giving it a tally of 85. The LDF has won 13 seats and is leading in 23, placing its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Arambag Election Results 2026: BJP's Bag Hemanta leads by 13,065 votes

In the Arambag constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bag Hemanta is currently leading with 67,890 votes, holding a margin of 13,065 over TMC's Bag Mita, who has gathered 54,825 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's MADHUSUDAN BAG, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

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

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading with 65,630 votes, holding a margin of 6,446 over BJP's Barnali Das, who has gathered 59,184 votes so far. The contest in this reserved constituency remains active as the final tally continues to come in.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 200 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 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading with 56,104 votes, holding an 8,168-vote margin over BJP's Barnali Das, who has gathered 47,936 votes so far. The seat, reserved for SC candidates, remains closely watched as tallying continues.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the final picture still in motion.

13:12 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Incumbent Asima Patra leads for TMC

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently leading the count with 35,066 votes. The 58-year-old SC category candidate, who holds a 12th Pass qualification and carries no criminal record, is holding off BJP's Barnali Das, who has accumulated 28,244 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 6,822 votes, with counting still in progress.

12:40 (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 and needing 148 for a majority. TMC is trailing at this stage with leads in 89 seats, still 59 short of that mark. No seats have been declared yet, and with counting still under way, the picture across West Bengal could shift before results are finalised.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. The sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is currently trailing the BJP's Barnali Das as votes continue to be tallied in this keenly watched assembly segment.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 165 seats, TMC trails at 101

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and would need 47 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: BJP's Barnali Das leads as counting continues

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. BJP candidate Barnali Das currently holds the lead, while sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is trailing in this keenly watched contest. The seat, which TMC has held, is seeing a close fight as the final tally continues to take shape.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result 2026: BJP's Barnali Das leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Dhanekhali, West Bengal, BJP candidate Barnali Das is currently leading with 9,879 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Asima Patra, who is trailing in the count with 10,331 votes against her name, putting the margin between the two at 452 votes. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared in this constituency.

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 the slimmest of margins at this stage. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds come in.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Incumbent Asima Patra in a close contest

Counting is underway in the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, where sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra is in the thick of a closely watched race. The 58-year-old incumbent is up against BJP's Barnali Das, a 39-year-old post-graduate, as votes continue to be tallied. Both candidates belong to the SC category, making this a keenly contested seat where the final numbers are still taking shape.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds

As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them past the 148-seat majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats at this point, requiring 95 more to secure a majority. No seats have been officially declared as won yet, and the situation on the ground is still very much in flux.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Asima Patra and Barnali Das in close contest

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no candidate having pulled decisively clear yet. Incumbent TMC candidate Asima Patra, 58, is in the contest alongside BJP's Barnali Das, 39, a post-graduate who is making her bid for the seat. Both candidates are currently showing leads as votes continue to be tallied in this SC-reserved constituency.

09:59 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Dhanekhali

As counting advances in Dhanekhali, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 7 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.

09:49 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Elections 2026: Why early trends need careful reading

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

09:39 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: How the counting process works May 4

In Dhanekhali, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

09:29 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) in the Dhanekhali contest

The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) has fielded Ruma Ahiri in Dhanekhali. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. No seats have been declared yet, and the majority mark sits at 148. BJP needs 104 more seats to reach that threshold, while TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.

09:19 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: At the counting centre: how Dhanekhali's ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Dhanekhali, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

09:11 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result: Incumbent Asima Patra in a close contest

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Asima Patra finds herself in a tight race as counting progresses. The 58-year-old incumbent is currently in contention against BJP's Barnali Das, a 39-year-old post-graduate who is also showing in the early count. With vote totals yet to reflect a clear separation between the two, Dhanekhali remains one of the seats to watch as the West Bengal tally builds.

09:09 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Result 2026: A SC-reserved seat in the 2026 count

Dhanekhali is classified as a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

09:01 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results 2026: BJP's Barnali Das leads as counting progresses

In the Dhanekhali constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Barnali Das is currently leading, with counting still underway. The seat is currently held by TMC's Asima Patra, who is also in the contest and figures among the candidates reflected in the leading positions at this stage. With vote totals yet to be updated, the gap between the two candidates remains to be established as the count continues.

08:59 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Dhanekhali's count

Votes cast in Dhanekhali 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 Dhanekhali.

08:49 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Assembly Election Results 2026: Dhanekhali among West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies May 4

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

08:39 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Dhanekhali

The Congress has fielded Jyoti Kumari Das in Dhanekhali. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:29 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: Where Dhanekhali fits in West Bengal's counting day picture

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

08:19 (IST), May, 04

Dhanekhali Election Results: From polling day to counting day — the result takes shape

Votes cast in Dhanekhali during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.

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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.
Dhanekhali is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Asima Patra (Trinamool Congress), Jyoti Kumari Das (Congress), Barnali Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Ruma Ahiri (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Arabinda Bag (Independent), Labani Majhi (Independent), and Shefali Santra (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, ASIMA PATRA of the Trinamool Congress won Dhanekhali. round-by-round trends from Dhanekhali 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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