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Raiganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Koushik Chowdhury defeats TMC’s Krishna Kalyani by 58,641 votes

Krishna Kalyani (Trinamool Congress), Koushik Chowdhury (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jibananda Singha (Communist Party of India (Marx...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 05:42:48 IST

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17:42 (IST), May, 06

Raiganj Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Koushik Chowdhury wins by 58,641 votes

In Raiganj, Koushik Chowdhury of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,05,561 votes and defeating TMC’s Krishna Kalyani by a margin of 58,641 votes. Kalyani finished second with 46,920 votes after all 14 EVM rounds were counted.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal 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 the party well past the halfway threshold 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.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: TMC incumbent Krishna Kalyani leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is still under way in the Raiganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, where TMC's Krishna Kalyani, the sitting legislator, is currently leading the race. Kalyani, 49, holds a graduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. BJP's Koushik Chowdhury is trailing with 86,625 votes against Kalyani's 41,359 at this stage of counting.

18:08 (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, trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents have won 5 seats and are leading in 2 more, bringing their cumulative tally to 7 seats.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

Karandighi Election Results 2026: BJP's Biraj Biswas leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Karandighi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biraj Biswas is currently leading with 71,051 votes, ahead of TMC's Goutam Paul who has gathered 57,037 votes. The margin between the two stands at 14,014 votes. Goutam Paul, the sitting MLA currently holding the seat for TMC, is trailing in second place as counting continues in this constituency.

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 others, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC has a total of 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, and they require 42 more to reach the majority mark.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP's Koushik Chowdhury leads in Raiganj

Counting is still under way in the Raiganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, where BJP candidate Koushik Chowdhury is currently leading the race. The seat, held previously by Krishna Kalyani under the BJP banner, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture in this West Bengal constituency takes shape.

17:24 (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 leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 97, with 28 seats declared in its favour and leads in 69 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

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17:13 (IST), May, 04

Hemtabad Election Results 2026: BJP's Haripada Barman leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Hemtabad, West Bengal, BJP's Haripada Barman is currently leading with 1,15,529 votes, holding an edge of 12,361 votes over TMC's Satyajit Barman, who has polled 1,03,168 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Satyajit Barman, who is trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this West Bengal constituency.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 187 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 187 seats, with 9 declared wins and leads in 178 constituencies, putting it 39 seats past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 96, winning 1 seat and leading in 95, and still needs 52 more to reach the majority threshold.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: TMC's Krishna Kalyani leads over BJP's Koushik Chowdhury

Counting is still underway in the Raiganj constituency of West Bengal, where incumbent Krishna Kalyani, now contesting on a TMC ticket, is currently leading with 41,359 votes. BJP's Koushik Chowdhury is trailing in the race, having polled 86,625 votes, putting the margin between the two candidates at 45,266 votes. The result in this seat is yet to be declared.

16:40 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as counting progresses across 234 seats

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority across the 234-seat assembly, no alliance has yet crossed that mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 114 seats and have won 3, bringing their tally to 117, just one short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 58 seats with no wins confirmed, giving it a tally of 58. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 48, for a tally of 55, and needs 63 more to reach the majority mark.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

Hemtabad Election Result 2026: BJP's Haripada Barman leads over TMC sitting MLA

In Hemtabad, West Bengal, BJP's Haripada Barman is currently leading with 109,939 votes, holding an advantage of 16,920 votes over TMC's Satyajit Barman, who has polled 93,019 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Satyajit Barman, who finds himself trailing as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

BJP holds a tally of 196 seats in West Bengal, leading in 192 constituencies with 4 declared wins, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly. TMC is currently at a tally of 86, leading in 85 seats with 1 win, and needs 62 more seats to reach the majority mark. No party has crossed the vote share threshold to confirm a majority at this stage.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Raiganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Koushik Chowdhury holds the lead at this stage, while the sitting legislator Krishna Kalyani, now contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing. The margin between the two stands at 34,679 votes, with Chowdhury having polled 70,298 votes against Kalyani's 35,619.

15:45 (IST), May, 04

Karandighi Election Result 2026: BJP's Biraj Biswas leads as TMC incumbent trails

In Karandighi, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biraj Biswas is currently leading with 52,395 votes, holding a margin of 5,365 over TMC's Goutam Paul, who has accumulated 47,030 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Goutam Paul, who finds himself trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

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15:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, leading in 207 of them, and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 72 seats, requiring 76 more to get there. Neither party has crossed the threshold needed to form a government on its own at this stage.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In the Raiganj assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Koushik Chowdhury holds the lead with 55,907 votes, while sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, now contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing at 29,996 votes. The margin between the two stands at 25,911 votes as the final tally from this seat remains awaited.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 148 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, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 42 seats, giving it a tally of 42, still 76 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 35 more, bringing its tally to 37, with 81 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Kaliaganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Brahmacharo leads by over 41,000 votes

In Kaliaganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Utpal Brahmacharo is currently leading with 67,571 votes, holding a margin of 41,605 over TMC's Nitai Baishya, who has accumulated 25,966 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Soumen Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

14:50 (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, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture remains subject to change as rounds continue.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as incumbent TMC MLA trails

Counting in Raiganj, West Bengal is still under way, with BJP's Koushik Chowdhury currently leading the contest. The sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, who is now contesting on a TMC ticket, finds himself trailing with 25,423 votes against Chowdhury's 40,084, a gap of 14,661 votes separating the two as results continue to come in.

14:29 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and is leading in 93 more, giving it a tally of 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 25 seats, with no seats declared in their favour so far. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Itahar Election Results 2026: TMC's Mosaraf Hussen leads by a narrow 1,015 votes

In Itahar, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Mosaraf Hussen is currently leading with 31,229 votes, holding a margin of 1,015 over BJP's Sabita Barman, who has accumulated 30,214 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Hussen, 45, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the contest remains tight as votes continue to be tallied.

14:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 200 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats. No results have been declared yet. BJP needs to convert these leads into wins to confirm a majority, while TMC remains 72 seats short of the halfway mark.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as incumbent TMC candidate trails

In Raiganj, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Koushik Chowdhury currently leading on 20,913 votes. The sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, now contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing at 20,230 votes, putting the margin between the two at 683 votes. With the result yet to be declared, Raiganj remains one of the closer contests to watch in the state.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 127 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared yet in the state.

13:33 (IST), May, 04

Hemtabad Election Results 2026: BJP's Haripada Barman leads by over 13,000 votes

In the Hemtabad constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Haripada Barman is currently leading with 51,491 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Satyajit Barman, who is trailing with 38,415 votes. The margin between the two candidates stands at 13,076 votes, with counting still under way in this West Bengal assembly segment.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 183 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 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats beyond that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.

13:11 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as incumbent TMC MLA trails

In Raiganj, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Koushik Chowdhury holding the lead at this stage. The sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, who is contesting on a TMC ticket, is currently trailing with a margin of 2,955 votes separating the two candidates. No result has been declared yet for this constituency.

13:01 (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 sits 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, bringing its tally to 24. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 2, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Itahar Election Result: TMC's Mosaraf Hussen leads BJP rival by 4,722 votes

In the Itahar constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Mosaraf Hussen is currently holding the lead with 20,866 votes, staying ahead of BJP's Sabita Barman who has accumulated 16,144 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 4,722 votes with counting still under way. Hussen, 45, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, while Barman, 35, is making a strong push for the BJP in this West Bengal contest.

12:39 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly constituencies, with BJP currently leading in 181 seats, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet. BJP needs to hold its current leads to secure a majority, while TMC still requires 59 more seats to reach that threshold.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal

In Raiganj, West Bengal, counting is still under way with BJP's Koushik Chowdhury currently leading the seat. The incumbent Krishna Kalyani, now contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing with 2,027 votes against Chowdhury's 7,872, putting the margin between the two at 5,845 votes. The result for this West Bengal constituency is yet to be declared.

12:17 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Koushik Chowdhury leads as incumbent trails

In Raiganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Koushik Chowdhury is currently leading with 7,872 votes, holding a margin of 5,845 over the trailing candidate. The seat is currently held by TMC's Krishna Kalyani, who switched to TMC and is now trailing in second place with 2,027 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.

12:07 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 16 if those leads hold. The alliance currently has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 1 seat. The majority mark in Puducherry stands at 16, and NDA's current tally puts it well past that threshold on leads alone.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Hemtabad Election Results 2026: BJP's Haripada Barman leads but TMC incumbent holds vote advantage

Counting is underway in Hemtabad, West Bengal, where BJP candidate Haripada Barman is currently leading with 12,430 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Satyajit Barman, who is trailing in the count despite holding 15,217 votes, giving him a margin of 2,787 votes over Barman. With results yet to be declared, the contest between the two candidates remains closely watched as counting progresses.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it 6 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 108 seats and would need 40 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP's Koushik Chowdhury leads as counting progresses

In the Raiganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. BJP's Koushik Chowdhury is currently leading in the seat, with the race still in progress. Sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, who holds the incumbent tag for Raiganj under the BJP banner, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. An Independent candidate, Md. Rafik Alam, is also showing a leading status as votes continue to be tallied.

11:25 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Kaliaganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Brahmacharo leads by 5,699 votes

In Kaliaganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Utpal Brahmacharo is currently leading with 10,433 votes, holding a margin of 5,699 over TMC's Nitai Baishya, who has gathered 4,734 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Soumen Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this constituency.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues across the state.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP's Koushik Chowdhury leads as counting progresses

In the Raiganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current candidate list, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. BJP candidate Koushik Chowdhury, 53, is leading in the seat as counting continues. The sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, who held this seat under the BJP banner, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Independent candidate Md. Rafik Alam is also showing a lead at this stage of tallying.

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 a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 62 constituencies, leaving it 9 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Hemtabad Election Results 2026: BJP's Haripada Barman Ahead, TMC Incumbent Trails

In Hemtabad, West Bengal, BJP candidate Haripada Barman is currently ahead in the vote count with 5,535 votes. The incumbent MLA, TMC's Satyajit Barman, is currently trailing with 8,726 votes. Despite the raw vote count, the current standing indicates Barman is behind in the ongoing tally. The difference between the two candidates is 3,191 votes, and the counting process is still underway.

10:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds

As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats and requires 95 more to cross the halfway point. No results have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve significantly as the counting progresses.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Result: BJP's Koushik Chowdhury leads as counting progresses

In the Raiganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Koushik Chowdhury is currently leading as counting continues. The 53-year-old graduate has no criminal cases on record. Sitting MLA Krishna Kalyani, who held the seat for BJP, is not among the candidates in the current count. Independent candidate Md. Rafik Alam is also showing in the leading column at this stage of the tally.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads early count in Puducherry, majority mark at 16

Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 16. In the early stages of the count, NDA is leading in 5 seats, giving it a tally of 5 and leaving it 11 seats short of a majority at this stage. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, needing 13 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No seats have been declared in the union territory so far.

09:52 (IST), May, 04

Kaliaganj Election Result 2026: BJP's Utpal Brahmacharo leads as counting progresses

In the Kaliaganj constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Utpal Brahmacharo is currently leading as votes are being counted. The seat is presently held by BJP's Soumen Roy, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Sanjib Roy is also among those leading at this stage of counting. The contest in this reserved constituency continues to unfold as the final picture is yet to emerge.

09:51 (IST), May, 04

Raiganj Election Results: What a lead in May 4 count will mean

As counting progresses in Raiganj, 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.

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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.
Raiganj is a General constituency in West Bengal. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Krishna Kalyani (Trinamool Congress), Koushik Chowdhury (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jibananda Singha (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mantu Kumar Mandal (Bahujan Samaj Party), Mohit Sengupta (Congress), Goutam Biswas (Amra Bangalee), Manjur Alam (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Madhabilata Paul (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Saprative Chakraborty (North Bengal Peoples Party), Anwarul Hoque (Independent), Dwarik Nath Barman (Independent), Fakira Md (Independent), Md. Rafik Alam (Independent), and Sabinay Das (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Krishna Kalyani of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Raiganj. round-by-round trends from Raiganj 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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