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Kakdwip Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Dipankar Jana wins by 4,760 vote margin

Dipankar Jana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Narayan Das (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nasir Uddin Ahamed (Congress), Parbati B...

The Times of India | May 07, 2026, 10:18:34 IST

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10:18 (IST), May, 07

Kakdwip Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Dipankar Jana wins by 4,760 vote margin

In Kakdwip, Dipankar Jana of the BJP secured a narrow victory, polling 1,09,373 votes and defeating TMC’s Manturam Pakhira by a margin of 4,760 votes. CPM candidate Narayan Das finished third with 12,129 votes, as the constituency witnessed a closely fought contest ending in a BJP win.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Result 2026: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads with 14,502-vote margin

In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading with 45,623 votes, holding a margin of 14,502 over BJP's Palash Rana, who has accumulated 31,121 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, putting it past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, and still needs 42 seats to reach the majority mark.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 109,373 votes, holding a margin of 4,760 over sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira, who has accumulated 104,613 votes. The incumbent, who has represented this seat for TMC, finds himself trailing at this stage of the count.

17:35 (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 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by 58548 votes

In Kultali, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 135445 votes, pulling ahead of BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 76897 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 58548 votes as counting continues. Mondal, 46, holds the seat for TMC and is looking to retain it as the numbers come in from this West Bengal constituency.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with tally crossing majority mark

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 155 more, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 119, needing 29 seats to reach the majority mark, with 2 wins confirmed and leads in 117 constituencies.

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17:03 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Kakdwip, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dipankar Jana holding a lead over the sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira. Jana has accumulated 106,068 votes against Pakhira's 102,025, putting the margin between the two at 4,043 votes. Pakhira, who currently holds the seat, finds himself trailing as the count progresses in this West Bengal constituency.

16:51 (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 won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads still in progress.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Results 2026: TMC's Tapas Mondal leads with 14,226-vote margin

In Raidighi, West Bengal, TMC candidate Tapas Mondal S/O-Shibprasad Mondal is currently leading with 41,461 votes, holding a margin of 14,226 votes over BJP's Palash Rana, who has gathered 27,235 votes so far. 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 and the result is yet to be declared.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 203 seats, with 6 declared wins and leads in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC currently has a tally of 86, with 1 won seat and leads in 85, and still needs 62 more seats to reach the majority mark.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Kakdwip, West Bengal, counting is still under way and BJP's Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 90,830 votes against sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira, who is trailing with 88,352 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,478 votes. Pakhira, the incumbent from the All India Trinamool Congress, is yet to reclaim the advantage as results continue to come in from this constituency.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 139 seats, having won 2 and leading in 137, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 53 seats, all in leads, and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 38 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 34, and requires 80 more seats to reach 118.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Results 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads with a narrow margin

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading the count with 36,533 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Samir Kumar Jana, who is holding off a close challenge from BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has accumulated 33,938 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,595 votes, with counting still under way.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 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, leading in 207 and having won 3, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 70, leading in 69 constituencies with 1 declared win, and still needs 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.

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15:36 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 82,164 votes, holding a margin of 4,457 over the sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira, who has so far polled 77,707 votes. Pakhira, the incumbent from Kakdwip, is trailing at this stage of the count.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu leads: One alliance crosses the magic number

As vote counting continues for Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, the crucial majority mark is set at 118. Early leads show a combined total of 158 seats for various parties and independent candidates, a figure that has already surpassed the majority threshold. The NDA is currently ahead in 39 seats, with no official wins yet, placing them 79 seats shy of the required majority. Meanwhile, the SPA has secured 2 seats and is leading in an additional 31, bringing their total to 33, still 85 seats away from reaching the majority.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Results 2026: Palash Rana of BJP in the lead as TMC gains ground in vote count

In West Bengal's Raidighi constituency, BJP candidate Palash Rana is currently ahead with 9,943 votes. Meanwhile, TMC's Tapas Mondal, son of Shibprasad Mondal, is trailing with 18,952 votes, creating a difference of 9,009 votes between them. The seat is presently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who isn't among the top three candidates as the vote counting progresses.

15:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 197 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 197 constituencies, putting it well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 80 seats, needing 68 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dipankar Jana is currently leading with 66,397 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira is trailing at 55,808 votes. The margin between the two stands at 10,589 votes at this stage of counting, with Pakhira looking to hold on to the seat he currently holds.

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 leads in 71 constituencies. 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 leads in 16.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads with a wide margin

In Kultali, West Bengal, TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 75,603 votes, holding a margin of 38,468 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 37,135 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

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. Others account for the remaining seats in the early count.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: TMC incumbent Manturam Pakhira leads in West Bengal seat

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. The sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira is currently leading in this general category seat, holding on to a position he has occupied through the previous term. The final outcome will be confirmed once all rounds of counting are complete.

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 has won 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.

13:45 (IST), May, 04

Patharpratima Election Result 2026: TMC's Samir Kumar Jana leads by 1,070 votes

In Patharpratima, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Samir Kumar Jana is currently leading with 15,796 votes, keeping his position ahead of BJP's Asit Kumar Haldar, who has accumulated 14,726 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,070 votes with counting still under way. Jana, 76, a post-graduate and the incumbent in this constituency, is looking to retain the seat he currently holds.

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, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 85 seats, needing 63 more to reach that threshold. Counting remains in progress, and the final shape of the house is still emerging as leads continue to shift across the state.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: BJP's Dipankar Jana leads incumbent Pakhira

In Kakdwip, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Dipankar Jana currently leading the contest. The incumbent TMC candidate Manturam Pakhira, 63, is trailing Jana by 4,145 votes, with Pakhira having gathered 44,169 votes against Jana's 48,314. Pakhira, who holds this seat and carries a clean record with no criminal cases, is fighting to retain Kakdwip as results continue to come in.

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 crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.

13:01 (IST), May, 04

Kultali Election Results 2026: TMC's Ganesh Chandra Mondal leads by nearly 20,000 votes

In Kultali, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Ganesh Chandra Mondal is currently leading with 35,296 votes, holding a margin of 19,834 over BJP's Madhabi Mahalder, who has accumulated 15,462 votes so far. Mondal, 46, is a Graduate-level candidate contesting on a TMC ticket and holds the seat currently. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.

12:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 148. BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no results formally declared so far.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: Tight contest as counting continues in West Bengal seat

In Kakdwip, the counting has produced one of the closer contests in West Bengal, with BJP's Dipankar Jana currently trailing TMC's Manturam Pakhira by a margin of just 222 votes. Pakhira, the 63-year-old incumbent, has accumulated 36,425 votes against Jana's 36,647, making this a seat where the numbers remain extremely close as counting progresses. Neither candidate has yet pulled away decisively, and the Kakdwip result is among the more closely watched in the state at this stage.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Results 2026: BJP's Dipankar Jana Edges Ahead of TMC's Manturam Pakhira

The vote count in Kakdwip, West Bengal is shaping up to be a nail-biter. TMC's incumbent MLA Manturam Pakhira has secured 36,425 votes and is currently in the lead. However, BJP's Dipankar Jana is right on his heels with 36,647 votes counted so far, leaving a razor-thin margin of just 222 votes between them. The seat is presently held by TMC's Manturam Pakhira, who is aiming to hold onto it as the counting progresses.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 119 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 68 seats, trailing well behind that threshold and still needing 50 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is leading in 40 seats, requiring 78 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

Kulpi Election Result: 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 in the leading positions at this stage of counting. 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 totals are yet to be fully updated as counting progresses.

11:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting continues across 294 seats

With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting its tally at 165 against the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats, leaving it 47 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds come in.

11:46 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: Incumbent Manturam Pakhira trails BJP's Dipankar Jana

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Manturam Pakhira is currently trailing behind BJP's Dipankar Jana as counting progresses. Pakhira, 63, has accumulated 21,066 votes so far, while Jana holds 19,117 votes, putting the incumbent behind by 1,949 votes. The result in this seat is yet to be declared, and the contest remains active with both candidates closely watched in this West Bengal segment.

11:36 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing the alliance just 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. 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 19 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

Basanti Election Result 2026: TMC's Nilima Mistry Bishal leads by 8,491 votes

In the Basanti constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Nilima Mistry Bishal is currently leading with 10,081 votes, holding an 8,491-vote margin over AISF's Asit Roy, who has accumulated 1,590 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shyamal Mondal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.

11:15 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority still in the balance

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting its tally three seats past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

11:05 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: Manturam Pakhira holds lead for TMC

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, the counting figures show incumbent Manturam Pakhira of TMC currently leading with 15,565 votes. The 63-year-old, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, is holding off BJP's Dipankar Jana, who has accumulated 14,083 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 1,482 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, placing it just 4 seats short of the majority mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 37 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues.

10:44 (IST), May, 04

Kulpi Election Result: 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 showing in the leading positions as counting progresses. 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 totals are yet to be updated as the count continues in this West Bengal seat.

10:34 (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 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 78 seats and needs 70 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, leaving the final picture still open as trends continue to shift.

10:24 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Result: Manturam Pakhira leads with 2702-vote margin

In the Kakdwip constituency of West Bengal, incumbent Manturam Pakhira of TMC is currently leading the count with 6,033 votes, holding a margin of 2,702 over BJP's Dipankar Jana, who has gathered 3,331 votes so far. Pakhira, 63, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the early numbers place him comfortably ahead as counting continues.

10:14 (IST), May, 04

Kakdwip Election Results 2026: TMC's Pakhira leads BJP's Jana by 2,702 votes

In Kakdwip, West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's Manturam Pakhira currently leading the contest. The 63-year-old sitting MLA has accumulated 6,033 votes so far, holding a margin of 2,702 over BJP's Dipankar Jana, who stands at 3,331 votes. Pakhira, who holds the seat for TMC, is presently ahead as vote tallying continues in this constituency.

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 the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 constituencies, leaving it 16 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats, needing 28 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats in Kerala. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

09:53 (IST), May, 04

Raidighi Election Result: Independent candidate leads as counting progresses in West Bengal seat

In the Raidighi constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Tapas Mondal is currently leading as vote counting continues. BJP's Palash Rana is also among those in contention at this stage. The seat is currently held by TMC's Aloke Jaldata, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. With vote totals still being tallied, the final picture from Raidighi is yet to emerge.

09:32 (IST), May, 04

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

Candidates representing BJP, CPM, CONG, BSP, TMC, SUCI(C), JNSP, AJUP, IND are contesting in Kakdwip 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.

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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.
Kakdwip is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Mathurapur Lok Sabha segment. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Dipankar Jana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Narayan Das (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nasir Uddin Ahamed (Congress), Parbati Bhunia (Bahujan Samaj Party), Manturam Pakhira (Trinamool Congress), Jhantu Maiti (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Bimalendu Shee (Jan Sangh Party), Hasibul Islam Mir (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Dipankar Jana (Independent), Fayjuddin Laskar (Independent), and Souvik Ghosh (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manturam Pakhira of the Trinamool Congress won Kakdwip. Manturam Pakhira had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Kakdwip 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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