Siliguri Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Shankar Ghosh won by 73192 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:48:11 IST
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Siliguri Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Shankar Ghosh won by 73192 vote margin

Alok Dhara (Congress), Goutam Deb (Trinamool Congress), Priyanka Bose (Bahujan Samaj Party), Shankar Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saradindu Chakraborty (Joy) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mamata Das (Amra Bangalee), Shahriar Alam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Krishna Nand Singh (Independent), Tarun Talapatra (Independent), Sunil Pandit (Independent), and Suraj Bishwakarma (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Siliguri 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. Siliguri is a General constituency. In 2021, Sankar Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Siliguri in 2026.
11:47 (IST) May 06
BJP’s Shankar Ghosh defeats TMC’s Goutam Deb by 73192 votes
Shankar Ghosh of the BJP emerged victorious in the election, securing a total of 120760 votes. He defeated TMC candidate Goutam Deb by a decisive margin of 73192 votes.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Phansidewa Election Result: TMC's Reena Topno Ekka leads as counting continues
In the Phansidewa constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Reena Topno Ekka is currently leading with 72,837 votes. Sitting BJP MLA Durga Murmu is trailing in the count with 1,17,773 votes. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared in this West Bengal seat.
18:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leading in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past that mark if the leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, still needing 42 to reach the majority threshold.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: TMC leads as BJP trails in West Bengal seat
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Goutam Deb is currently leading the seat, while BJP's Shankar Ghosh is trailing behind. The sitting BJP legislator, Sankar Ghosh, faces a tough contest as the numbers continue to come in from this closely watched West Bengal assembly seat.
17:57 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 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 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Phansidewa Election Results 2026: TMC's Reena Topno Ekka leads as counting continues
In the Phansidewa constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Reena Topno Ekka is currently leading the count with 72,837 votes. BJP's Durga Murmu, the sitting MLA who is contesting to retain the seat, is trailing with 117,773 votes. The current status indicates Reena Topno Ekka is leading and Durga Murmu is trailing, despite the vote totals showing a different picture. We'll report the vote totals as they stand, noting the discrepancy and omitting a margin calculation to avoid confusion.
17:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 179, TMC trails at 106
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. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, putting its tally at 106, still 42 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 8 seats at this stage.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: TMC's Goutam Deb leads as counting continues
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared. TMC's Goutam Deb currently holds the lead, while BJP's Shankar Ghosh is trailing in this closely watched seat. The constituency, numbered 26 in West Bengal's assembly map, remains one to follow as the final tally takes shape.
17:12 (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 seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats and is leading in 69 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving them a tally of 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in place.
17:02 (IST) May 04
Matigara Naxalbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Anandamay Barman leads by 74427 votes
In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading with 1,26,116 votes, holding a margin of 74,427 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 51,689 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this constituency.
16:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 200 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 200 seats, with 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 84, with 1 won seat and leads in 83. Others account for a combined tally of 59 seats at this stage.
16:40 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Shankar Ghosh holds the lead with 1,00,819 votes, while TMC's Goutam Deb is trailing at 38,825 votes. The margin between the two stands at 61,994 votes as the contest in this keenly watched West Bengal seat continues to unfold.
16:28 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 seats are needed for a majority. NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 99 seats — 14 declared wins and leads in 85 more. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 19 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.
16:18 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: BJP's Noman Rai leads with 6,057-vote margin
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Noman Rai is currently leading with 62,076 votes, holding a margin of 6,057 over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has accumulated 56,019 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 212 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 216 seats, with leads in 212 constituencies and 4 declared wins, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is at a tally of 64, leading in 63 seats with 1 win, and still needs 84 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads by wide margin
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 100,819 votes, holding a margin of 61,994 votes over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 38,825 votes so far. The seat remains closely watched as tallying continues across rounds.
15:45 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 99, with 7 seats already declared in its favour and leads in 92 more. Congress is trailing with a tally of 20 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads with a margin of 6,065 votes
In the Kurseong constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 36,428 votes, holding a margin of 6,065 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has gathered 30,363 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma, also known as B.P. Bajgain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 209 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 210, leading in 209 constituencies with one seat declared. TMC is at a tally of 70, leading in 69 seats with one declared. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP needs 62 fewer seats to cross it while TMC still requires 78 more to reach that threshold.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads with a wide margin over TMC
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading the count with 84,123 votes, building a margin of 53,372 over his nearest rival. TMC's Goutam Deb is trailing at 30,751 votes as counting continues. Ghosh, 52, holds a Doctorate and is among the prominent names being closely watched in this seat with results still to be declared.
15:01 (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, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has formally won 4 seats while leading in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no seats formally declared in their favour. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Kurseong Election Results 2026: BJP's Sonam Lama leads with 5,114-vote margin
In Kurseong, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sonam Lama is currently leading with 28,197 votes, holding a margin of 5,114 over BGPM's Amar Lama, who has accumulated 23,083 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bishnu Prasad Sharma (Alias B.P. Bajgain), who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 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 194 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads TMC's Goutam Deb by 53,372 votes
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 84,123 votes, holding a margin of 53,372 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 30,751 votes so far. Ghosh, 52, holds a Doctorate and is ahead as counting continues in this keenly watched seat. The result is yet to be declared.
14:17 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Matigara Naxalbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Anandamay Barman leads by 28,810 votes
In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading with 57,021 votes, holding a margin of 28,810 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has accumulated 28,211 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, 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.
13:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 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 190 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 84 seats and needs 64 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been formally declared yet, with all figures reflecting leads at this stage of counting.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 75,055 votes, holding a margin of 47,764 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 27,291 votes so far. The seat remains closely watched as the final tally is yet to come in.
13:33 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark
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 a tally of 86 seats, with 3 seats won and leads in 83 more. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:22 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Result 2026: BJP's Noman Rai leads by a narrow margin
In Darjeeling, West Bengal, BJP candidate Noman Rai is currently leading with 33,501 votes, holding a slender margin of 1,088 votes over BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, who has accumulated 32,413 votes and is trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still in progress.
13:11 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 182 constituencies, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds come in.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads with a wide margin
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading with 52,651 votes, holding a margin of 31,730 over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 20,921 votes so far. Ghosh, a 52-year-old doctorate holder, is ahead as counting continues in this closely watched seat. Deb, contesting on a TMC ticket, is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared.
12:49 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 94 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 26 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:39 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: Noman Rai (BJP) Edges Ahead in Tight Race
It's a nail-biter in Darjeeling, West Bengal! BJP's Noman Rai is currently holding a slim lead with 29,573 votes. Hot on his heels is BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai, just 409 votes behind at 29,982. The current MLA, Neeraj Tamang Zimba of the BJP, isn't in the top three contenders at this stage. The vote count is ongoing, and the final outcome is still pending.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
12:17 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: BJP's Shankar Ghosh leads with a commanding margin
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Shankar Ghosh is currently leading the count with 33,722 votes. The 52-year-old doctorate holder holds a margin of 20,817 votes over TMC's Goutam Deb, who has gathered 12,905 votes so far and is trailing at this stage. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
12:06 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Matigara Naxalbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Anandamay Barman leads by over 10,000 votes
In Matigara Naxalbari, West Bengal, BJP's Anandamay Barman is currently leading with 21,505 votes, holding a margin of 10,402 over TMC's Shankar Malakar, who has gathered 11,103 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
11:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six 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. No seats have been declared yet in either camp at this stage of counting.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: TMC leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. TMC's Goutam Deb currently holds the lead, while BJP's Shankar Ghosh is trailing in the contest. The seat has drawn considerable attention through the counting rounds, and the final outcome is yet to be confirmed as tallying continues.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Results 2026: Goutam Deb of TMC in the lead as BJP trails in early count
In Siliguri, West Bengal, TMC candidate Goutam Deb is currently ahead in the vote count. However, BJP's Shankar Ghosh has a substantial lead at this stage with 11,260 votes compared to Deb's 3,872. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh, who is not among the top 3 candidates in the current leading positions. The counting is ongoing, and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Darjeeling Election Results 2026: BGPM's Bijoy Kumar Rai leads early count
In the Darjeeling constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with BGPM candidate Bijoy Kumar Rai currently leading with 14,735 votes. Congress candidate Madhap Rai is trailing with 306 votes, putting the margin between the two at 14,429 votes at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Neeraj Tamang Zimba, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state remains fluid at this stage of counting.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: Counting underway as independents lead early
In the Siliguri assembly constituency of West Bengal, early counting trends show two independent candidates at the front, with no star candidate present in the current field. Incumbent BJP legislator Sankar Ghosh is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Vote totals are yet to be recorded, and the contest remains open as counting continues across this closely watched West Bengal seat.
10:44 (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 currently leading in 74 seats, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 30 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats in Assam at this stage of counting.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Phansidewa Election Results 2026: TMC's Reena Topno Ekka leads over BJP's Durga Murmu
In the Phansidewa constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Reena Topno Ekka is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Durga Murmu, who is contesting again and is placed second in the early counting trends. Both candidates belong to the ST category, and the contest here is being watched closely as votes continue to be tallied.
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 148 needed for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats and requires 95 more to cross the majority mark. No seats have been officially declared yet, and the final outcome is still uncertain as counting progresses.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Siliguri Election Result: Counting underway as no star candidate leads
In the Siliguri constituency of West Bengal, counting is underway with no declared result at this stage. The sitting seat, currently held by BJP's Sankar Ghosh, is seeing early movement, though vote totals are yet to reflect a clear picture. Two Independent candidates, Sunil Pandit and Krishna Nand Singh, are both showing as leading at this point in the count, with neither pulling ahead on votes.
10:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry as early counting trends emerge
Counting is underway across Puducherry's 30 assembly seats, where 16 seats are needed for a majority. NDA holds the early advantage with leads in 5 seats, though it still needs 11 more to reach that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats, requiring 13 more to be in contention. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats at this stage.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Matigara Naxalbari Election Result 2026: CPM's Jharen Roy leads in SC seat
In the Matigara Naxalbari constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Jharen Roy is currently leading, with Independent candidate Nimesh Sundas also placed in the leading positions. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajen Sundas, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be 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.
Siliguri is a General constituency in West Bengal. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Alok Dhara (Congress), Goutam Deb (Trinamool Congress), Priyanka Bose (Bahujan Samaj Party), Shankar Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Saradindu Chakraborty (Joy) (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Mamata Das (Amra Bangalee), Shahriar Alam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Krishna Nand Singh (Independent), Tarun Talapatra (Independent), Sunil Pandit (Independent), and Suraj Bishwakarma (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sankar Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Siliguri. round-by-round trends from Siliguri 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.