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Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’ Motab Shaikh wins by 8,193 vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 07, 2026, 07:36:06 IST

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Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress’ Motab Shaikh wins by 8,193 vote margin

Amirul Islam (Trinamool Congress), Mozaffar Hossain (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Motab Shaikh (Congress), Sunil Chowdhuri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Azmerul Sk (Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party), Imtiaz Ahmed Mollah (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Tilottama Haldar (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), Alok Kumar Mandal (Independent), Abdul Kader (Independent), Nandalal Ghosh (Independent), Shashanka Das (Independent), and Sulaiman Shaikh (Independent) — 12 candidates contesting from Farakka 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. Farakka is a General constituency under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha segment, with 227,549 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Manirul Islam of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 59,945 votes. The 2016 winner was Mainul Haque of the Congress. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Farakka in 2026.

09:28 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results 2026: 12 candidates in the count May 4

Key candidates contesting in Farakka include Amirul Islam (TMC), Mozaffar Hossain (CPM), Motab Shaikh (CONG), and Sunil Chowdhuri (BJP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

09:21 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with counting still in early stages

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 44 constituencies. TMC is trailing with leads in 22 seats. Neither party is anywhere near the 148-seat majority mark at this stage, with BJP needing 104 more and TMC requiring 126. Others hold a lead in one seat. No results have been declared so far across the state.

09:18 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: Farakka's final tally — what it will reveal

The votes being counted in Farakka May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.

09:11 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Result: No star candidate in the Farakka contest

Counting is under way in the Farakka constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting MLA Manirul Islam of TMC is not among the candidates currently tracked in the count. CPM's Mozaffar Hossain and RSMP's Azmerul Sk are both showing as leading at this stage, with the final picture yet to emerge from this West Bengal assembly seat.

09:08 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: The verdict is building — round by round in Farakka

With the count now under way in Farakka, attention turns to the round-wise tallies building at the counting centre. As counting progresses, the constituency's verdict will gradually take shape before the final declaration.

09:00 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results 2026: CPM's Mozaffar Hossain leads early count

In the Farakka constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Mozaffar Hossain is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is presently held by TMC's Manirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. RSMP's Azmerul Sk is also among those leading in the early stages of the count.

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08:58 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results: Step by step: how counting day works in Farakka

In Farakka, 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.

08:48 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results: Independents in the fray: Farakka's non-party contestants

5 independent candidates are also in the fray in Farakka — including Alok Kumar Mandal, Abdul Kader, Nandalal Ghosh and 2 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

08:38 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: Amirul Islam (TMC) awaits the round-wise verdict

Amirul Islam, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Farakka May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:28 (IST) May 04

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

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

08:18 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Farakka, 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.

08:08 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: The journey from ballot box to result in Farakka

Votes cast in Farakka 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.

07:58 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: Making sense of the count as it progresses in Farakka

In Farakka, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.

07:48 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count

Candidates representing TMC, CPM, CONG, BJP, RSMP, AJUP, BNARP, IND are contesting in Farakka and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

07:38 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: The moment of declaration — what follows the last round in Farakka

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Farakka, 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.

07:28 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Result 2026: Sunil Chowdhuri's BJP tally being counted in Farakka

Sunil Chowdhuri, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Farakka May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:18 (IST) May 04

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

Farakka is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 12 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.

07:08 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Result 2026: Farakka's 227,549-strong voter base and counting day

Farakka had 227,549 registered voters ahead of the 2026 election. Votes cast are now being counted across the constituency.

06:58 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results: Counting day focus: Motab Shaikh of Congress

Motab Shaikh, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 12 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Farakka May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:48 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results: 2021 vs 2026: how the Farakka count is evolving

As counting progresses in Farakka, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Manirul Islam of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

06:38 (IST) May 04

Farakka Elections 2026: Farakka and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha connection

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

06:28 (IST) May 04

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

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

06:18 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results: Farakka's result adds to West Bengal's state-wide picture

As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Farakka's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.

06:08 (IST) May 04

Farakka Assembly Election Results 2026: 2016, 2021, 2026: Farakka's count adds the next chapter

Farakka saw Mainul Haque of the Congress win in 2016, followed by Manirul Islam of the Trinamool Congress in 2021. May 4 result will add the next chapter to this seat's electoral history.

05:58 (IST) May 04

Farakka Election Results 2026: 2021 runner-up and the 2026 count

In 2021, Hemanta Ghosh of the BJP was the runner-up in Farakka. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

05:48 (IST) May 04

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

Votes cast in Farakka are now being counted. With 12 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

05:38 (IST) May 04

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

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

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.

Farakka is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 227,549 voters on its electoral rolls. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: Amirul Islam (Trinamool Congress), Mozaffar Hossain (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Motab Shaikh (Congress), Sunil Chowdhuri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Azmerul Sk (Rashtriya Secular Majlis Party), Imtiaz Ahmed Mollah (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Tilottama Haldar (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), Alok Kumar Mandal (Independent), Abdul Kader (Independent), Nandalal Ghosh (Independent), Shashanka Das (Independent), and Sulaiman Shaikh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manirul Islam of the Trinamool Congress won Farakka with a margin of 59,945 votes. The runner-up was Hemanta Ghosh of the BJP. In 2016, Mainul Haque of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 28,167 votes. round-by-round trends from Farakka 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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