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Jaynagar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Biswanath Das wins by 26,350 vote margin

Apurba Pramanik (Apu) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Aloke Halder (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tapas Kumar Baidya (Congress), ...

The Times of India | May 07, 2026, 09:52:15 IST

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09:52 (IST), May, 07

Jaynagar Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Biswanath Das wins by 26,350 vote margin

In Jaynagar, Biswanath Das of TMC secured a strong victory, polling 1,08,194 votes and defeating BJP’s Aloke Halder by a margin of 26,350 votes. CPI(M)’s Apurba Pramanik (Apu) finished third with 18,151 votes, as the constituency backed the TMC.

08:22 (IST), May, 07

Jaynagar Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Biswanath Das wins by 26,350 vote margin

In Jaynagar, Biswanath Das of the TMC secured a convincing victory, polling 1,08,194 votes and defeating BJP’s Aloke Halder by a margin of 26,350 votes. CPM candidate Apurba Pramanik (Apu) finished third with 18,151 votes, as the constituency witnessed a strong win for the TMC.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead the count

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 seats, with 10 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, comprising 7 won seats and leads in 53 others, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from current leads, with no seats declared in its favour as yet.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Baruipur Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Bivas Sardar leads over BJP's Tumpa Sardar

In Baruipur Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Bivas Sardar is currently leading with 57,852 votes, holding a margin of 9,576 votes over BJP's Tumpa Sardar, who has gathered 48,276 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bivas Sardar (Vobo). Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

17:57 (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 the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 other constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they would need 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads by 11180 votes

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Biswanath Das, the sitting legislator from this SC-reserved seat, is currently leading with 70,887 votes against BJP's Aloke Halder, who has polled 59,707 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,180 votes, with Biswanath Das holding a clear advantage as the count continues.

17:35 (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 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5, trailing well behind the front-runner. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Canning Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Praloy Mukherjee leads by nearly 50,000 votes

In Canning Purba, West Bengal, TMC candidate Praloy Mukherjee is currently leading with 101,578 votes, holding a margin of 49,973 over AISF's Goutam Das, who has accumulated 51,605 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Saokat Molla, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 166 seats

As the counting 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 majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC has 119 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 117 seats, and still needs 29 more to reach the majority.

17:03 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das trails BJP in West Bengal seat

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is currently trailing, while the BJP candidate holds the lead at this stage. Jaynagar falls under the SC category seats and has drawn close attention as the incumbent works to retain the seat against a competitive challenge from the opposition.

16:52 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Baruipur Purba Election Result: BJP's Tumpa Sardar leads in West Bengal seat

In Baruipur Purba, West Bengal, BJP candidate Tumpa Sardar is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bivas Sardar (Vobo). Among the candidates reflected in the count so far, TMC's Bivas Sardar has accumulated 51,979 votes while Congress candidate Protap Chandra Mondal stands at 471 votes, with Bivas Sardar trailing the overall leader at this stage of the count.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 203 seats

As the counting continues for all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, the BJP is currently ahead with 203 seats. The magic number for a majority here is 148. The BJP has already secured 6 wins and is leading in 197 other constituencies, which would comfortably put them over the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC is at 86 seats, having won 1 and leading in 85. For the BJP to officially cross the threshold, those leading seats will need to convert into confirmed victories.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: Biswanath Das leads for TMC with a 12,983-vote margin

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, incumbent TMC candidate Biswanath Das is currently leading with 56,092 votes, holding a margin of 12,983 over BJP's Aloke Halder, who has accumulated 43,109 votes so far. Das, 60, a post-graduate and a sitting legislator from this SC-reserved seat, has maintained his position at the top as counting continues. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:08 (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 stands at 16, the NDA has a combined tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if the current leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Result 2026: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads as BJP trails by 8,805 votes

In Raidighi, West Bengal, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently ahead in the count with 34,336 votes, while BJP's Palash Rana is trailing at 25,531 votes, a gap of 8,805 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

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15:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 207 constituencies and having won 3. TMC is placed at a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with 1 declared in its favour. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 62 fewer seats to cross it while TMC still requires 78 more.

15:36 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads with 14914-vote margin

Counting is still underway in the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, where sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das holds a commanding lead at this stage. The 60-year-old postgraduate, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, has accumulated 52,383 votes so far. BJP's Aloke Halder is trailing with 37,469 votes, leaving a margin of 14,914 between the two candidates as tallying continues in this SC-reserved seat.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 158 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 158 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 39 seats, giving it a tally of 39, and still needs 79 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 31, bringing its tally to 33, with 85 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik Ahead as Counting Progresses

In West Bengal's Mandirbazar constituency, BJP candidate Mallika Paik, wife of Ashok Paik, is currently in the lead with 12,648 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Joydeb Halder, son of Kartick Chandra Halder, with 18,818 votes. The incumbent, TMC's Joydeb Halder, is currently behind the BJP candidate by a margin of 6,170 votes as the counting continues.

15:02 (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.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads by 5,338 votes

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is currently leading with 31,762 votes, holding a margin of 5,338 over BJP's Aloke Halder, who has accumulated 26,424 votes so far. Das, 60, a post-graduate and a clean-record incumbent, is defending the seat as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared.

14:40 (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 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, with 2 won and 16 leading.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik Ahead as Counting Progresses

In West Bengal's Mandirbazar constituency, BJP candidate Mallika Paik, wife of Ashok Paik, is currently in the lead with 12,648 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Joydeb Halder, son of Kartick Chandra Halder, with 18,818 votes. This puts the TMC candidate ahead by a margin of 6,170 votes at this point. The seat is presently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder, and vote counting is ongoing.

14:17 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 199 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 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 77 seats, still needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Results are yet to be declared in any seat.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads by 5,338 votes

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is currently leading with 31,762 votes, holding a margin of 5,338 over BJP's Aloke Halder, who has accumulated 26,424 votes so far. Das, 60, a postgraduate and a clean-record incumbent, is seeking to retain the seat as counting continues. Halder, contesting on a BJP ticket, remains in second place with counting still under way.

13:56 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23. The SPA has a tally of 3, with 2 seats won and 1 lead. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Results 2026: Palash Rana of BJP in the lead, but TMC's Tapas Mondal is ahead in vote count

In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Palash Rana is currently ahead in the vote count. However, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal, son of Shibprasad Mondal, has secured a substantial lead with 18,952 votes compared to Rana's 9,943, creating a gap of 9,009 votes between them. The current MLA for this seat is TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not currently among the top three candidates in the running.

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 well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 85 seats and would need 63 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC's Biswanath Das leads by a razor-thin margin

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, counting has produced one of the tightest contests seen so far. TMC incumbent Biswanath Das, 60, a post-graduate with a clean record, is currently leading with 11,059 votes. BJP's Aloke Halder is trailing just seven votes behind at 11,052, keeping this seat firmly in the balance. With the result yet to be declared, Jaynagar remains among the most closely watched seats in the state.

13:12 (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 currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across Assam.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Mandirbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mallika Paik in the lead as counting progresses

In Mandirbazar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Mallika Paik, wife of Ashok Paik, is currently ahead with 2,281 votes. Trailing behind is TMC's Joydeb Halder, son of Kartick Chandra Halder, with 10,027 votes. The current margin between them stands at 7,746 votes. While TMC's Joydeb Halder currently holds the seat, the counting is still ongoing and the final outcome has not yet been announced.

12:49 (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 against a majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage, meaning the party still needs 59 more to reach that threshold. With no seats declared yet across the board, counting remains very much in motion and the final picture is still taking shape.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads with a 2834-vote margin

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is currently leading the count with 6,779 votes against BJP's Aloke Halder, who has gathered 3,945 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,834 votes, with counting still under way. Das, 60, a post-graduate and a clean-record candidate, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

12:29 (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, NDA is currently leading in 90 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Kulpi Election Results 2026: Barnali Dhara of TMC is ahead as counting continues

In West Bengal's Kulpi constituency, TMC candidate Barnali Dhara is currently in the lead with 4,533 votes. BJP's Abani Naskar is behind with 6,825 votes, creating a difference of 2,292 votes between them. The current holder of the seat is TMC's Jogaranjan Halder, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the leading positions right now. The counting process is still ongoing, and no final result has been announced yet.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal with 175 Leads as Vote Count Continues

As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently leading in 175 constituencies. This puts the party 27 seats beyond the required majority of 148, although no official results have been declared yet. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in 90 seats, needing 58 more to cross the majority mark. The remaining seats are being contested by other parties, with the counting process still very much underway.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: TMC incumbent Biswanath Das leads with 2834-vote margin

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is currently leading the count with 6,779 votes against BJP's Aloke Halder, who has gathered 3,945 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,834 votes. Das, 60, a postgraduate and a clean-record incumbent, is holding his ground as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Results 2026: TMC's Biswanath Das leads with a margin of 2834 votes

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Biswanath Das is currently leading the count with 6,779 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Biswanath Das, who is seeking to retain it against BJP's Aloke Halder, presently trailing at 3,945 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,834 votes, with counting still under way.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: Counting underway in West Bengal seat

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no candidate holding a clear edge at this stage. Neither of the two candidates in the running has a confirmed vote total to separate them yet. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's Biswanath Das, adds an interesting dimension to how this contest eventually settles. Results for Jaynagar are still awaited.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 174 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 27 seats, while SPA holds a tally of 26 seats, leaving both alliances well short of the majority mark with 91 and 92 seats still needed respectively to reach 118.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

Kulpi Election Results 2026: Independent's Abanimohan Roy leads in Kulpi

In the Kulpi constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Abanimohan Roy is currently leading, with BJP's Abani Naskar also among those showing in the early count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jogaranjan Halder, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote tallies are still being counted and no result has been declared yet.

11:05 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting crosses halfway mark

With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it seven seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads hold through the rest of counting.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: Counting underway as incumbent TMC sits out

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the current count carries a star flag, so this update draws from the available constituency picture. Sitting MLA Biswanath Das of TMC is not among the candidates reflected in the count at this stage. Counting continues in this SC-reserved seat, and a clearer picture of the contest is expected as more rounds are tallied.

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. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

10:34 (IST), May, 04

Canning Paschim Election Update: BJP's Prasanta Bayen Ahead, TMC Incumbent Trails

In Canning Paschim, West Bengal, BJP candidate Prasanta Bayen is currently in the lead with 1,161 votes. The incumbent MLA, Paresh Ram Das of TMC, is trailing with 8,439 votes. This puts Das ahead by a margin of 7,278 votes at this point. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been declared for this constituency yet.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues

As the vote counting for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats is still underway, the BJP is currently ahead in 157 constituencies. This puts them nine seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority. The TMC is leading in 53 seats at this point, requiring 95 more to cross the halfway mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve as more counting rounds are completed.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Jaynagar Election Result: Counting underway as incumbent TMC sits out

In the Jaynagar constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the current count carries a star flag, so this update draws from the broader constituency picture. Sitting TMC legislator Biswanath Das is not among the candidates in the active count. Counting is underway, and the seat remains undecided as results continue to come in from this West Bengal assembly segment.

10:04 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where a majority requires 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 constituencies, leaving the alliance 16 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and needs 28 more to reach the majority. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats in Kerala.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Mandirbazar Election Result 2026: Independent candidate leads early count in West Bengal seat

In the Mandirbazar constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Mallika Paik W/O - Sushen Paik is currently leading, with BSP's Shibani Mandal also showing in the early standings. The seat is currently held by TMC's Joydeb Halder, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a clearer picture is expected as more rounds are tallied.

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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.
Jaynagar is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jaynagar Lok Sabha segment. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Apurba Pramanik (Apu) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Aloke Halder (Bharatiya Janata Party), Tapas Kumar Baidya (Congress), Biswanath Das (Trinamool Congress), Sankar Deb Mondal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Niranjan Naskar (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Rupa Sarder (Mulnibasi Party of India), Sanjib Mondal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Dinesh Das (Independent), Pijush Mondal (Independent), Bidhan Chandra Malik (Independent), Ram Kumar (Independent), and Subhasish Halder (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Biswanath Das of the Trinamool Congress won Jaynagar. Biswanath Das had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Jaynagar 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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