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Khandaghosh Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC's Nabin Chandra Bag leads over BJP rival

Anup Kumar Saha (Congress), Apurbalal Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Goutam Dhara (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nabin Chandra Bag (Trin...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 15:02:44 IST

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15:02 (IST), May, 06

Khandaghosh Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Nabin Chandra Bag wins by 8,284 votes

In Khandaghosh, Nabin Chandra Bag of TMC secured a clear victory, polling 1,04,183 votes and defeating BJP’s Goutam Dhara by a margin of 8,284 votes. Dhara finished second with 95,899 votes after all 14 EVM rounds were counted.

18:20 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: TMC incumbent leads in West Bengal seat

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently leading with 104,183 votes, holding an 8,284-vote margin over BJP's Goutam Dhara, who has polled 95,899 votes so far. Bag, a 50-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally at 115, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, sitting just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, having won 7 seats and leading in 53. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from current leads with no seats declared yet in its favour. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Jamalpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Arun Halder leads TMC's Bhutnath Malik by 11,178 votes

In Jamalpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arun Halder is currently leading with 99,936 votes, holding an 11,178-vote margin over TMC's Bhutnath Malik, who has gathered 88,758 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's ALOK KUMAR MAJHI, 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.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179 seats. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, with a tally of 106, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark. Results are still coming in across the state.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent Nabin Chandra Bag leads for TMC

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries the star flag, so the count speaks for itself. Sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag, a 50-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is currently leading with 104,183 votes. BJP's Goutam Dhara is trailing at 95,899 votes, leaving a margin of 8,284 votes between the two as counting continues in this keenly watched seat.

17:24 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, giving it a tally of 19. 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 account for a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

Jamalpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Arun Halder leads TMC by 11,178 votes

In Jamalpur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Arun Halder is currently leading with 99,936 votes, holding an 11,178-vote margin over TMC's Bhutnath Malik, who has gathered 88,758 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's ALOK KUMAR MAJHI, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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17:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 180 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 169 more, giving it a tally of 180. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 101, putting its tally at 103, leaving the party 45 seats short of the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 60 seats at this stage.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: TMC incumbent leads over BJP

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently leading with 97,724 votes, holding a margin of 10,199 over BJP's Goutam Dhara, who has accumulated 87,525 votes so far. Bag, a 50-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 97 seats — 18 declared wins and leads in 79 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 21 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 8 seats in the state.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Bardhaman Dakshin Election Result: BJP's Moumita Biswas Misra leads by 14,157 votes

In Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Moumita Biswas Misra is currently leading with 64,086 votes, holding a margin of 14,157 over her nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khokan Das, who is trailing in the count with 49,929 votes so far. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared as counting continues.

16:19 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 197 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP has won 4 seats and is leading in 193 more, giving it a tally of 197. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 84, putting its tally at 85. BJP still needs 49 more seats to reach the majority mark if its current leads hold.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent TMC candidate trails in West Bengal seat

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing, having polled 83,485 votes so far, while BJP's Goutam Dhara holds the lead with 74,188 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,297 votes, with Bag holding the higher vote count despite his trailing status in the contest.

15:57 (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 33 seats and is leading in 51 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 21 seats and is leading in 15, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads in hand.

15:46 (IST), May, 04

Raina Election Results 2026: TMC's Mandira Dalui leads by a narrow 336 votes

In the Raina constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mandira Dalui is currently leading with 72,266 votes, holding a slender margin of 336 over BJP's Subhash Patra, who has accumulated 71,930 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shampa Dhara, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the contest remains extremely close.

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15:36 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 208, leading in 207 constituencies with one seat declared. TMC is placed at a tally of 72, leading in 71 seats with one declared result. The majority mark stands at 148. TMC needs 76 more seats to reach that threshold, while BJP is already well past it on current leads.

15:25 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent TMC candidate trails in West Bengal seat

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing, having polled 69,016 votes so far, while BJP's Goutam Dhara holds the lead with 60,831 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,185 votes, keeping this SC-reserved seat firmly in contest as the count continues.

15:13 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 148 constituencies, giving them a combined tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 42 seats, with no wins declared yet, leaving the alliance well short of the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 35 more, taking its tally to 37 seats at this stage of counting.

15:02 (IST), May, 04

Bardhaman Dakshin Election Result: BJP's Moumita Biswas Misra leads over sitting TMC MLA

BJP candidate Moumita Biswas Misra is currently leading in Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal, with 37,674 votes. Trailing behind her is TMC's Khokan Das, the sitting MLA of the constituency, who has accumulated 31,136 votes. The margin between the two stands at 6,538 votes at this stage of counting. Khokan Das, currently holding the seat for TMC, finds himself trailing in the ongoing count.

14:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 194 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 83 seats. BJP needs no additional seats to reach majority on current leads, while TMC still requires 65 more. No seats have been declared yet in the state.

14:40 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent TMC's Nabin Chandra Bag trails BJP's Goutam Dhara

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing behind BJP's Goutam Dhara as counting continues. Bag, a post-graduate and two-term familiar face in the seat, has accumulated 45,497 votes so far, while Dhara holds a lead with 42,480 votes against him. The margin between the two stands at 3,017 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

14:30 (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 trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 11 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 38, comprising 6 won seats and leads in 32 constituencies. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats in Kerala.

14:18 (IST), May, 04

Raina Election Result 2026: TMC's Mandira Dalui leads with a margin of 4,516 votes

In the Raina constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mandira Dalui is currently leading with 53,829 votes, holding a margin of 4,516 over BJP's Subhash Patra, who has 49,313 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shampa Dhara, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

14:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 76 seats at this stage, needing 72 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 count.

13:56 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent Nabin Chandra Bag trails BJP's Goutam Dhara

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing as counting progresses. The 50-year-old postgraduate, who holds the incumbent's seat, has accumulated 37,088 votes so far but finds himself behind BJP's Goutam Dhara, who is leading with 36,304 votes. The margin between the two stands at 784 votes, keeping this SC-reserved seat closely contested at this stage of counting.

13:45 (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 trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:34 (IST), May, 04

Bardhaman Dakshin Election Results 2026: BJP's Moumita Biswas Misra leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Moumita Biswas Misra is currently leading with 31,383 votes, holding a margin of 4,337 over TMC's Khokan Das, who has polled 27,046 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khokan Das, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

13:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 183 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats, needing 60 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted across the state.

13:12 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent Nabin Chandra Bag trails BJP's Goutam Dhara

In Khandaghosh, West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing in the counting. BJP's Goutam Dhara holds the lead with 20,869 votes against Bag's 23,609, putting the incumbent behind by 2,740 votes. Bag, a post-graduate and two-term presence in the constituency, is up against a 34-year-old challenger from the BJP as counting continues.

13:02 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 3 seats outright and is leading in 21 more, giving it a tally of 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, taking its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.

12:50 (IST), May, 04

Bardhaman Dakshin Election Result: BJP's Moumita Biswas Misra leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Bardhaman Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Moumita Biswas Misra is currently leading with 24,556 votes, holding a margin of 2,488 over TMC's Khokan Das, who has gathered 22,068 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Khokan Das, who is trailing in the count at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

12:40 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly show BJP leading in 181 constituencies, putting the party well past the 148-seat majority mark on current tallies alone. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift considerably as counting continues across the state.

12:29 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent Nabin Chandra Bag trails BJP's Goutam Dhara

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently trailing as counting progresses. The 50-year-old postgraduate, who holds the seat for TMC, has accumulated 15,652 votes so far but finds himself behind BJP's Goutam Dhara, who is leading with 14,255 votes. The gap between the two stands at 1,397 votes, with the result yet to be declared.

12:18 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

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, though no seats have been declared yet. NDA is currently leading in 67 seats, trailing well behind. SPA holds leads in 41 seats, needing 77 more to reach the majority threshold if those leads were to hold.

12:08 (IST), May, 04

Jamalpur Election Result 2026: TMC's Bhutnath Malik leads with 1,784-vote margin

In Jamalpur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Bhutnath Malik is currently leading with 27,501 votes, holding a margin of 1,784 over BJP's Arun Halder, who has gathered 25,717 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's ALOK KUMAR MAJHI, 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.

11:58 (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 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and still needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been formally declared yet, keeping the final picture open as tallies continue to shift.

11:47 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: TMC incumbent leads over BJP

In Khandaghosh, West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag is currently leading with 15,652 votes, holding a margin of 1,397 over BJP's Goutam Dhara, who has accumulated 14,255 votes so far. The 50-year-old postgraduate incumbent, who holds one criminal case on record, is looking to retain the seat as tallying continues.

11:37 (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, leaving it 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 alliance has yet crossed the majority threshold as counting continues.

11:26 (IST), May, 04

Raina Election Results 2026: TMC's Mandira Dalui leads with 8,061-vote margin

In the Raina constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mandira Dalui is currently leading with 18,237 votes, holding an 8,061-vote margin over BJP's Subhash Patra, who has gathered 10,176 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shampa Dhara, 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.

11:16 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark

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 past the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the threshold. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:06 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Incumbent Nabin Chandra Bag leads for TMC

In Khandaghosh, West Bengal, the counting is under way with no star flag active among the listed candidates, so the update rests on constituency-level contest. Sitting TMC legislator Nabin Chandra Bag, a 50-year-old postgraduate from the SC category, is currently leading with 8,494 votes. BJP's Goutam Dhara is trailing at 7,497 votes, leaving a margin of 997 votes between the two as counting continues.

10:55 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 128 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 48 seats, while NDA is further behind with a tally of 32 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.

10:45 (IST), May, 04

Raina Election Results 2026: TMC's Mandira Dalui leads by 5,794 votes

In the Raina constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Mandira Dalui is currently leading with 10,067 votes, holding a margin of 5,794 over BJP's Subhash Patra, who has accumulated 4,273 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Shampa Dhara, 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.

10:38 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Results: What May 4 margin will mean against the 2021 benchmark

The 2021 election in Khandaghosh was won with a margin of 20,886 votes. the emerging margin will be closely watched against that previous benchmark.

10:35 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats

In West Bengal, where 148 seats mark the majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it ahead of the majority mark at this stage of counting. TMC is leading in 78 seats, needing 70 more to reach that threshold. With no seats formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid as results continue to come in from across the state.

10:28 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Assembly Election Results 2026: Revisiting 2021 as Khandaghosh counts its 2026 votes

In the 2021 Assembly Election, NABIN CHANDRA BAG of the Trinamool Congress won Khandaghosh with a margin of 20,886 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

10:25 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result: Nabin Chandra Bag leads with 997-vote margin

In the Khandaghosh constituency of West Bengal, incumbent TMC candidate Nabin Chandra Bag is currently leading the count with 8,494 votes. The 50-year-old postgraduate, who holds the seat, is ahead of BJP's Goutam Dhara, who has accumulated 7,497 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 997 votes, with counting still in progress and the result yet to be declared.

10:18 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Elections 2026: The counting centre in focus as tallies build

At the designated counting centre for Khandaghosh, 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.

10:15 (IST), May, 04

Khandaghosh Election Result 2026: TMC's Nabin Chandra Bag leads by 997 votes

In Khandaghosh, West Bengal, counting is still underway with TMC's sitting MLA Nabin Chandra Bag currently holding the lead with 8,494 votes. BJP's Goutam Dhara is trailing close behind with 7,497 votes, keeping the margin tight at 997 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nabin Chandra Bag, who is looking to retain it as votes continue to be 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.
Khandaghosh is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 91.9% was recorded in the 2021 election. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anup Kumar Saha (Congress), Apurbalal Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Goutam Dhara (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nabin Chandra Bag (Trinamool Congress), Ramjiban Ray (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Bijoy Kumar Majhi (Independent), and Biswajit Sing (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, NABIN CHANDRA BAG of the Trinamool Congress won Khandaghosh with a margin of 20,886 votes. round-by-round trends from Khandaghosh 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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