Hingalganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ananda Sarkar of TMC holds a slim lead
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Hingalganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ananda Sarkar of TMC holds a slim lead

Ananda Sarkar (Trinamool Congress), Biswajit Roy (Congress), Rekha Patra (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sangita Mandal (Communist Party of India), Ashok Kumar Mondal (Independent), Pulakesh Mondal (Independent), Bidyut Gayen (Independent), Rekharani Mridha (Independent), and Shuvadip Mandal (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Hingalganj 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. Hingalganj is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Basirhat Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Debes Mandal of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 24,916 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Hingalganj in 2026.
07:54 (IST) May 07
Hingalganj Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Rekha Patra wins by 5,421 vote margin

In Hingalganj, Rekha Patra of the BJP secured a close victory, polling 1,00,207 votes and defeating TMC’s Ananda Sarkar by a margin of 5,421 votes. CPI candidate Sangita Mandal finished third with 7,205 votes, as the constituency witnessed a tightly fought contest ending in a BJP win.

18:20 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: TMC's Ananda Sarkar leads in Hingalganj
Counting is underway in the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, where TMC's Ananda Sarkar is currently leading the race. The seat, held by incumbent Debes Mandal of the TMC, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet from this constituency. Word count: 52 - too short. Need 58-62. Let me recount and expand slightly.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
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 a tally of 115, with 10 seats declared and leads in 105 more, leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 additional seats to reach 118.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Surajit Mitra leads with 15,284-vote margin
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC candidate Surajit Mitra (Badal) is currently leading with 107,060 votes, holding a margin of 15,284 over BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee, who has gathered 91,776 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:46 (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 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 seats and are leading in 168 more, which would put them over the halfway mark if these leads hold. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104 constituencies, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: Rekha Patra of BJP leads narrowly in West Bengal seat
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rekha Patra is currently trailing in vote count but holds 72,948 votes against TMC's Ananda Sarkar, who stands at 72,397 votes. The margin between the two candidates is a razor-thin 551 votes, keeping this contest wide open as counting continues. Neither candidate holds incumbent status in this seat, where results are yet to be declared.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: Ananda Sarkar (TMC) Edges Ahead in Tight Race
It's a nail-biter in Hingalganj, West Bengal! TMC's Ananda Sarkar is currently holding a slim lead with 72,397 votes. Hot on his heels is BJP's Rekha Patra, just 551 votes behind with 72,948 votes. The current MLA, Debes Mandal of TMC, isn't in the top running at this point.
17:13 (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, giving it a tally of 19 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 hold a tally of 6 seats, with 5 won and 1 lead.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: BJP's Sanat Sardar leads by 9,373 votes over TMC
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sanat Sardar is currently leading with 61,848 votes, holding a margin of 9,373 over TMC's Jharna Sardar, who has accumulated 52,475 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, 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.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP holds a tally of 200, with 8 seats won and 192 where it is currently leading. TMC has a tally of 84, having won 1 seat and leading in 83. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies, while TMC still requires 64 more to get there.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP's Rekha Patra leads in West Bengal seat
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. Rekha Patra of the Bharatiya Janata Party currently holds the lead in this SC-reserved seat. The sitting MLA, Debes Mandal of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold. With 3 seats won and leads in 119 more, their combined tally stands at 122, which is past the majority mark, though no majority is confirmed yet by declared results alone. NDA is leading in 59 seats with no wins declared, giving it a tally of 59, still 59 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and holds leads in 45, placing its tally at 49, trailing the current pace.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Surajit Mitra leads with 22,244-vote margin
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC candidate Surajit Mitra (Badal) is currently leading with 94,509 votes, holding a margin of 22,244 over BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee, who is trailing at 72,265 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, 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.
16:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 207 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 207 seats. They've secured 4 wins and are leading in 203 others, putting them comfortably past the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has 74 seats, with 1 declared win and 73 leads, and would need 74 more to reach the majority.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Patra currently holding the lead. The sitting seat was held by TMC's Debes Mandal, and the contest here is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared for this constituency yet.
15:45 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads.
15:35 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Uttar Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Tauseffur Rahman leads by over 28,000 votes
In Basirhat Uttar, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Md. Tauseffur Rahman holding a commanding lead of 28,415 votes over BJP's Koushik Sidhartha. Rahman has accumulated 47,817 votes so far against Sidhartha's 19,402. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rafikul Islam Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 210 seats, with leads in 209 constituencies and one declared win, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC currently has a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one win, and still needs 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: Rekha Patra of BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Rekha Patra currently leading the contest. TMC's Ananda Sarkar is trailing at this stage. The sitting seat was held by Debes Mandal of TMC, and the final outcome here remains to be seen as votes continue to be tallied.
15:01 (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, NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, leading in 25 constituencies with no seats won yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads by 4,107 votes over BJP
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 28,957 votes, holding a margin of 4,107 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 24,850 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 194 seats, putting its tally well past the halfway point if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats, needing 65 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been formally declared yet in the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: Rekha Patra of BJP leads counting
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Rekha Patra currently holds the lead, while TMC's Ananda Sarkar is trailing in the contest. The sitting MLA from this seat had represented All India Trinamool Congress, adding weight to what remains a closely watched count.
14:17 (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 a tally of 84, with 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads by 4,107 votes over BJP
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 28,957 votes, holding a margin of 4,107 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 24,850 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, 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.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 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 190 constituencies, putting the party 42 seats past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and would need 64 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared in the state so far.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, the BJP is currently leading as votes continue to be counted. The seat, held by TMC's Debes Mandal going into this election, is seeing a close contest with the result yet to be declared. Counting remains underway and the final outcome is still awaited.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Rekha Patra leads as counting continues
In the Hingalganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Rekha Patra is currently leading the count with 19,167 votes, though TMC's Ananda Sarkar holds a margin of 3,466 votes over her with 22,633 votes in hand. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debes Mandal, 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.
13:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads 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 its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Rekha Patra of BJP is currently leading the contest, while TMC's Ananda Sarkar is trailing behind. The sitting MLA, Debes Mandal of TMC, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count, adding an element of close watch to how this seat finally settles.
13:01 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: TMC's Jharna Sardar leads BJP by 4,236 votes
In Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, TMC candidate Jharna Sardar is currently leading with 18,301 votes, holding a margin of 4,236 over BJP's Sanat Sardar, who has accumulated 14,065 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, 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.
12:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front, leading in 181 constituencies with a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, needing 59 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state could still shift as counting continues.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Rekha Patra is currently leading the contest, holding an edge over TMC's Ananda Sarkar. The sitting seat was held by Debes Mandal of TMC, adding another layer of interest to how the final numbers settle in this constituency.
12:18 (IST) May 04
NDA leads 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 constituencies 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 considerably, leading in just one seat at this stage of counting.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Uttar Election Results 2026: TMC's Md. Tauseffur Rahman leading over BJP's Koushik Sidhartha
In Basirhat Uttar, West Bengal, TMC candidate Md. Tauseffur Rahman is currently leading with 11,035 votes, while BJP's Koushik Sidhartha is trailing with 3,764 votes, putting the margin between the two at 7,271 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rafikul Islam Mondal, 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.
11:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 165 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 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as results continue to come in.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, the BJP's Rekha Patra is currently leading the count with 12,143 votes. TMC's Ananda Sarkar is trailing with 9,335 votes, leaving a margin of 2,808 between the two. The sitting MLA, Debes Mandal of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count. Results for this seat are yet to be declared.
11:36 (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 a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 82 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Uttar Election Result 2026: BJP's Koushik Sidhartha leads early count
In Basirhat Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Koushik Sidhartha is currently leading with 277 votes, while TMC's Md. Tauseffur Rahman is trailing with 5,680 votes counted so far. Counting remains in progress in this constituency. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rafikul Islam Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark still in play
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting its tally just past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, the BJP's Rekha Patra is currently leading the count with 6,240 votes, holding a margin of 1,931 over TMC's Ananda Sarkar, who has accumulated 4,309 votes so far. The seat, previously held by TMC's Debes Mandal, remains keenly watched as counting progresses and the result is yet to be declared.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Rekha Patra leads by 1,931 votes
In Hingalganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Rekha Patra is currently leading with 6,240 votes, holding a margin of 1,931 over TMC's Ananda Sarkar, who has accumulated 4,309 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debes Mandal, 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.
10:44 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still four seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 12 constituencies, leaving it four seats short of that mark. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 6 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Basirhat Dakshin Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Sourya Banerjee leads early count
In Basirhat Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Dr. Sourya Banerjee is currently leading as counting progresses in this constituency. Congress candidate Abu Esahak Gazi is also among those leading at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Saptarshi Banerjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Results are still being tallied and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 148 seats if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage, needing 95 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Result: TMC leads in West Bengal seat
In the Hingalganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's Ananda Sarkar holding a lead over BJP's Rekha Patra. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's Debes Mandal, is being closely watched as results continue to come in. No result has been declared yet in this SC-reserved constituency.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting underway, no alliance near majority yet
Counting is in progress across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Early leads show a close contest at the top, with candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back with leads in 39 seats, requiring 79 more to cross the threshold. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage.
09:53 (IST) May 04
Sandeshkhali Election Results 2026: Independent's Subal Chandra Sardar leads early count
In the Sandeshkhali constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Subal Chandra Sardar is currently leading, with TMC's Jharna Sardar trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sukumar Mahata, 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 for this constituency.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Hingalganj Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Hingalganj
In Hingalganj, 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.
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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.
Hingalganj is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Basirhat Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ananda Sarkar (Trinamool Congress), Biswajit Roy (Congress), Rekha Patra (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sangita Mandal (Communist Party of India), Ashok Kumar Mondal (Independent), Pulakesh Mondal (Independent), Bidyut Gayen (Independent), Rekharani Mridha (Independent), and Shuvadip Mandal (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Debes Mandal of the Trinamool Congress won Hingalganj with a margin of 24,916 votes. The runner-up was Nemai Das of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Hingalganj 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.