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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:11:54 IST
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Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Bharat Kumar Chetri wins the seat
Bharat Kumar Chetri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rita Thapa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Santa Kumar Pradhan (Congress), Ruden Sada Lepcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha), Sisir Kumar Sharma (Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League), Aldrin Lepcha (Independent), and Bhernone Britto Lepcha (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Kalimpong 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. Kalimpong is a General constituency. In 2021, Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Independent won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kalimpong in 2026.
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09:55 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026: Bharat Kumar Chetri's BJP tally being counted in Kalimpong
Bharat Kumar Chetri, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kalimpong May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with counting still in progress
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09:45 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Kalimpong count
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09:43 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Result: Ruden Sada Lepcha leads for BGPM with narrow margin
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09:35 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Kalimpong — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Kalimpong include Bharat Kumar Chetri (BJP), Rita Thapa (CPM), Santa Kumar Pradhan (CONG), and Ruden Sada Lepcha (BGPM) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
09:31 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results 2026: Ruden Sada Lepcha holds narrow lead for BGPM
In the Kalimpong constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha is currently leading the count with 6,384 votes. BJP's Bharat Kumar Chetri is trailing close behind with 5,927 votes, leaving a margin of just 457 votes between the two. Lepcha, who holds the seat as an incumbent, is looking to retain Kalimpong as counting continues.
09:25 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Ruden Sada Lepcha of Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha
Ruden Sada Lepcha, contesting on a Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kalimpong May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP takes an early lead in West Bengal as vote counting begins
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09:15 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results 2026: The party that finished second in 2021 — watching Kalimpong
In 2021, the runner-up in Kalimpong came from the BJP. round-wise tallies will show how the contest has evolved.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Result: No star candidate in the Kalimpong race
In the Kalimpong constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with two candidates in contention. Congress candidate Santa Kumar Pradhan is currently leading, while sitting MLA Ruden Sada Lepcha, now contesting on a Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha ticket, is also showing in the leading column. Lepcha, who previously held the seat as an Independent, faces a direct test from Pradhan as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.
09:05 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Elections 2026: Round by round: how Kalimpong's count will unfold
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09:00 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Santa Kumar Pradhan leads early count
Counting is underway in the Kalimpong constituency of West Bengal, where Congress candidate Santa Kumar Pradhan is currently leading the early tally. The seat is currently held by Ruden Sada Lepcha, who is now contesting on a Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha ticket and is also among those leading at this stage. With vote totals yet to reflect a clear picture, the contest in Kalimpong remains closely watched as counting progresses.
08:55 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Counting day in West Bengal: Kalimpong's moment in the tally
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08:45 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: How Bharatiya Janata Party is positioned in Kalimpong
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08:35 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Awaiting the count: Kalimpong's 2026 result in the making
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08:25 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Kalimpong's contribution to West Bengal's counting day story
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08:15 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Inside Kalimpong's counting centre — what to expect
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08:05 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Kalimpong's count explained
Votes cast in Kalimpong 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 Kalimpong.
07:55 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: What 2026 will add to Kalimpong's electoral story
As counting progresses in Kalimpong, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Independent won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.
07:45 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Elections 2026: First-round numbers from Kalimpong — why patience matters
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07:35 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly race and Kalimpong's piece of it
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Kalimpong'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.
07:25 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: What the numbers will tell when counting concludes
The votes being counted in Kalimpong 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.
07:15 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha's Kalimpong candidate and the 2026 count
The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha has fielded Ruden Sada Lepcha in Kalimpong. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
07:05 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Result 2026: Round-by-round trends to watch as counting advances
As counting advances in Kalimpong, 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.
06:55 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: How is Santa Kumar Pradhan faring? Watching the Kalimpong count
Santa Kumar Pradhan, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kalimpong May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
06:45 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Kalimpong awaits the round-wise verdict
Candidates representing BJP, CPM, CONG, BGPM, ABGL, IND are contesting in Kalimpong 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.
06:35 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Congress in the Kalimpong contest
The Congress has fielded Santa Kumar Pradhan in Kalimpong. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:25 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Results: Leading in Kalimpong — what an early advantage signals
As counting progresses in Kalimpong, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.
06:15 (IST) May 04
Kalimpong Election Result 2026: What Kalimpong's General status means for May 4 count
Kalimpong is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 7 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
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.
Kalimpong is a General constituency in West Bengal. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Bharat Kumar Chetri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rita Thapa (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Santa Kumar Pradhan (Congress), Ruden Sada Lepcha (Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha), Sisir Kumar Sharma (Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League), Aldrin Lepcha (Independent), and Bhernone Britto Lepcha (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ruden Sada Lepcha of the Independent won Kalimpong. round-by-round trends from Kalimpong will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to West Bengal's state-wide tally across its 294 Assembly segments.
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