Sitalkuchi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sabitri Barman wins by 25,278 vote margin
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 22:36:05 IST
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Sitalkuchi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sabitri Barman wins by 25,278 vote margin

Namadipti Roy Adhikary (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shyamsundar Ray (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sabitri Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sukamal Barman (Congress), Harihar Das (Trinamool Congress), Kamal Barman (Amra Bangalee), Jagadish Adhikari (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manik Chandra Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Gajendra Barman (Independent), Paresh Chandra Manta (Independent), and Harekrishna Sarkar (Independent) — 11 candidates contesting from Sitalkuchi 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. Sitalkuchi is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Baren Chandra Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 17,815 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sitalkuchi in 2026.
22:35 (IST) May 06
Sitalkuchi Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Sabitri Barman wins by 25,278 vote margin
In Sitalkuchi, Sabitri Barman of BJP secured a strong victory, polling 1,44,367 votes and defeating TMC’s Harihar Das by a margin of 25,278 votes. CPI(M)’s Namadipti Roy Adhikary finished third with 3,979 votes, as the constituency favoured the BJP.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The BJP is currently leading the seat, while the TMC is trailing in the contest. The sitting MLA from the BJP, Baren Chandra Barman, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
18:08 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 is the majority mark, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, keeping their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 1 won and 6 leads in play.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma leads TMC's Sangita Roy by over 23,000 votes
In the Sitai constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ashutosh Barma is currently leading with 115,846 votes, holding a margin of 23,788 over TMC's Sangita Roy, who has accumulated 92,058 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, 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.
17:46 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Crossing Majority Mark
As vote counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. This includes 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, which would secure them the majority if these leads are maintained. The TMC has secured 106 seats so far, with 2 wins and leads in 104 constituencies, and still requires 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. The seat, currently held by incumbent Baren Chandra Barman of the BJP, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture remains to emerge.
17:24 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead the count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies, sitting just 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, comprising 7 won and 53 leading, and still needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, requiring 63 more seats to cross the majority threshold. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Coochbehar Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukumar Ray leads over TMC
In Coochbehar Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukumar Ray is currently leading with 75,586 votes, while TMC's Partha Pratim Ray trails at 44,174 votes. The margin between the two stands at 31,412 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sukumar Roy. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls, Nearing Majority
As vote counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are required for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 187 seats. This includes 9 seats already won and 178 where they are ahead, placing them 39 seats beyond the majority threshold should these leads be confirmed. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is at 96 seats, having secured 1 seat and leading in 95 others, and still needs 52 more to cross the halfway mark.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Harihar Das currently holding the lead. The sitting seat belongs to BJP, whose incumbent Baren Chandra Barman is not among the candidates listed in the current count. Results for this constituency are 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 in the 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that mark yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 114 seats and have won 3, giving them a combined tally of 117, just one short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 58 seats with no wins confirmed, leaving its tally at 58. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 48, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Mathabhanga Election Result 2026: BJP's Nishith Pramanik leads by over 37,000 votes
In Mathabhanga, West Bengal, BJP's Nishith Pramanik is currently leading with 103,883 votes, holding a margin of 37,524 over TMC's Dr. Sablu Barman, who has accumulated 66,359 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sushil Barman, 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.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 196 seats, leading in 192 and having won 4, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86, leading in 85 and having won 1. BJP still needs the leads to convert to cross the finish line officially.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with a 36,894-vote margin
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading the count with 1,00,053 votes, building a margin of 36,894 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has gathered 63,159 votes so far. Barman, 53, holds a 12th Pass qualification and is contesting as an SC category candidate. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
15:56 (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 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 9 seats won and leads in 90 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 19 seats, all of them leads. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Dinhata Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads over TMC's Udayan Guha by 4,877 votes
In Dinhata, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajay Ray is currently leading with 111,067 votes, holding a margin of 4,877 over TMC's Udayan Guha, who is trailing with 106,190 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, 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 in this closely contested West Bengal constituency.
15:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 208 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently ahead with 208 seats. The magic number for a majority is 148. The BJP's current tally includes 1 declared seat and leads in 207 others, placing them comfortably over the halfway mark should these leads translate into wins. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured 72 seats so far, and would need 76 more to reach the majority. Other parties collectively hold 53 seats at this point in the counting.
15:24 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP leads TMC in West Bengal seat
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading with 86,165 votes, holding a margin of 29,918 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has accumulated 56,247 votes so far. The seat's incumbent, Baren Chandra Barman of BJP, is not among the candidates in the current count.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu leads: One party crosses the magic number
As votes are being counted for all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, the crucial majority mark is set at 118. Early results show candidates from various parties and independent contenders collectively ahead in 148 constituencies, a number that has already surpassed the majority threshold, assuming these leads continue. The NDA is currently leading in 42 seats, bringing its total to 42, which is still 76 seats away from the majority. The SPA has secured 2 seats and is leading in an additional 35, putting its total at 37, and it still needs 81 more seats to reach the majority.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Mathabhanga Election Result 2026: BJP's Nishith Pramanik leads by 28,933 votes
In Mathabhanga, West Bengal, BJP's Nishith Pramanik is currently leading with 73,540 votes, holding a margin of 28,933 over TMC's Dr. Sablu Barman, who has accumulated 44,607 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sushil Barman, 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.
14:50 (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 those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with a 27,804-vote margin
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading with 79,962 votes, holding a margin of 27,804 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has accumulated 52,158 votes so far. Barman, 53, is a 12th Pass candidate contesting on an SC seat. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this constituency.
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 constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. NDA has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, taking its tally to 97. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Coochbehar Dakshin Election Results 2026: BJP's Rathindra Bose leads with 6,323-vote margin
In Coochbehar Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Rathindra Bose is currently leading with 41,127 votes, holding a margin of 6,323 over TMC's Avijit De Bhowmik, who has gathered 34,804 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nikhil Ranjan Dey, 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.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting 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 secure a majority, while TMC still requires 72 more seats to reach the halfway threshold.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with a 26,807-vote margin
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading with 74,512 votes, holding a margin of 26,807 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has gathered 47,705 votes so far. Barman, a 53-year-old candidate from the SC category, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Coochbehar Dakshin Election Results 2026: BJP's Rathindra Bose leads with 6,076-vote margin
In Coochbehar Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP candidate Rathindra Bose is currently leading with 34,926 votes, holding a margin of 6,076 over TMC's Avijit De Bhowmik, who has accumulated 28,850 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nikhil Ranjan Dey, 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.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats clear of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach the majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with a margin of 22760 votes
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading the count with 61,721 votes, holding a margin of 22,760 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has accumulated 38,961 votes so far. Barman, 53, a 12th Pass candidate from the SC category, carries two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 constituencies, putting that combined tally past the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has sealed a confirmed majority as counting continues across the state.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Sitai Election Result 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma edges ahead of TMC
In the Sitai constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ashutosh Barma is currently ahead with 26,940 votes. TMC's Sangita Roy is close behind with 27,474 votes, a difference of just 534 votes. The current holder of the seat, TMC's Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, is not currently in the top three positions. Vote counting is ongoing.
12:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 181 constituencies against a majority mark of 148. The party needs no additional leads to cross that threshold if current numbers hold, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is leading in 89 seats at this stage, still 59 short of a majority. Counting continues across the state.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with 17,503-vote margin
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently leading with 42,586 votes, holding a margin of 17,503 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has gathered 25,083 votes so far. Barman, 53, is a 12th pass candidate contesting on an SC seat. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
12:17 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads at this stage of counting, placing it well past the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 1 seat. No results have been formally declared yet across the union territory.
12:06 (IST) May 04
Coochbehar Dakshin Election Update: BSP's Bhaskar Jyoti Dutta Ahead in Early Stages
In Coochbehar Dakshin, West Bengal, BSP candidate Bhaskar Jyoti Dutta is currently in the lead with 108 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Rathindra Bose, who has secured 16,079 votes so far, giving him a substantial lead at this point in the counting. The incumbent MLA for this seat is BJP's Nikhil Ranjan Dey, who is not currently among the top three candidates. Vote counting is ongoing in this West Bengal constituency.
11:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 160 seats, TMC trails at 105
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 160 constituencies, putting it 12 seats beyond the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 105 seats, needing 43 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads with 28,637 votes
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Sabitri Barman is currently trailing — wait, the numbers tell a different story. Sabitri Barman of BJP holds 28,637 votes, leading the count by a margin of 10,832 over TMC's Harihar Das, who has gathered 17,805 votes so far. Neither candidate in this SC-reserved seat carries an incumbent tag, as counting continues with the result yet to be declared.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 172 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while SPA holds a tally of 26 seats. No seats have been declared final at this stage of counting.
11:24 (IST) May 04
Coochbehar Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Sukumar Ray leads over TMC
In Coochbehar Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sukumar Ray is currently leading with 5,454 votes, holding an 880-vote margin over TMC's Partha Pratim Ray, who has gathered 4,574 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sukumar Roy, though counting is still underway. Partha Pratim Ray of TMC continues to trail as votes are tallied in this West Bengal constituency.
11:14 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting the party just past the halfway mark if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, meaning it still needs 41 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with counting still underway across the 294-seat assembly.
11:04 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Harihar Das holds the lead at this stage, while the BJP's Sabitri Barman is trailing in the contest. The sitting MLA from the seat, Baren Chandra Barman of BJP, is not among the candidates listed in the current count.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 48 seats, while NDA is further back with a tally of 32 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result: CPM's Akik Hassan leads in early count
Counting is underway in the Natabari assembly constituency of West Bengal, where CPM candidate Akik Hassan is among those leading in the early stages. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Hassan, a 36-year-old postgraduate, has three criminal cases declared in his affidavit. The final picture from Natabari is still emerging as counting continues.
10:33 (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 results have been declared yet, keeping the final picture open at this stage.
10:23 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Result: BJP's Sabitri Barman leads as counting continues
In the Sitalkuchi constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the race carries a star flag, so the count as it stands tells the story. BJP's Sabitri Barman is currently trailing TMC's Harihar Das — wait, the numbers say otherwise. Sabitri Barman of BJP holds 7,653 votes against Harihar Das of TMC, who has polled 4,425, putting Barman ahead by 3,228 votes with counting still under way.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Sitalkuchi Election Results 2026: TMC's Harihar Das in the lead as counting progresses
The Sitalkuchi constituency in West Bengal sees TMC candidate Harihar Das currently ahead in the vote count, having secured 4,425 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Sabitri Barman with 7,653 votes, creating a difference of 3,228 votes between them. The incumbent MLA for this seat, BJP's Baren Chandra Barman, is not currently among the top three candidates in the leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and no official result has been announced yet.
10:02 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election counting underway, no alliance near majority yet
Counting is in progress across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where a tally of 118 is needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 68 seats so far. SPA is leading in 66 constituencies, still 52 seats short of the majority mark. NDA holds leads in 39 seats, trailing the front-runners by a considerable distance. No declared wins have been recorded yet across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Natabari Election Result 2026: CPM's Akik Hassan among early movers in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, where CPM candidate Akik Hassan, aged 36 and a postgraduate, is among those reflecting early movement in the count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Hassan carries three criminal cases on record as declared in his election affidavit. The contest remains open as tallying continues.
09:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 45 constituencies. TMC is trailing with leads in 19 seats, while others account for one. No results have been declared yet. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP would need 103 more seats to cross that threshold, and TMC requires 129 to get there.
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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.
Sitalkuchi is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 11 candidates are contesting in 2026: Namadipti Roy Adhikary (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shyamsundar Ray (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sabitri Barman (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sukamal Barman (Congress), Harihar Das (Trinamool Congress), Kamal Barman (Amra Bangalee), Jagadish Adhikari (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manik Chandra Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Gajendra Barman (Independent), Paresh Chandra Manta (Independent), and Harekrishna Sarkar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Baren Chandra Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Sitalkuchi with a margin of 17,815 votes. round-by-round trends from Sitalkuchi 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.