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Tufanganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Malati Rava Roy wins by 26,457 vote margin

Debendranath Barma (Congress), Dhananjoy Rava (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Malati Rava Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shib...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 23:01:06 IST

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23:01 (IST), May, 06

Tufanganj Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Malati Rava Roy wins by 26,457 vote margin

In Tufanganj, Malati Rava Roy of BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,22,525 votes and defeating TMC’s Shibsankar Paul by a margin of 26,457 votes. CPI(M)’s Dhananjoy Rava finished third with 4,863 votes, as the constituency favoured the BJP.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the crucial majority figure is 148. The BJP is currently leading with 179 seats, having secured 11 wins and holding leads in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 106 seats so far, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 104 constituencies, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

18:19 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: Incumbent Malati Rava Roy trails as counting progresses

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy finds herself on the back foot as counting continues. The 62-year-old graduate is currently trailing with 84,960 votes against TMC candidate Shibsankar Paul, who is leading with 60,028 votes. The gap between the two stands at 24,932 votes, with Roy's seat now under pressure from her challenger as results from this constituency remain to be fully declared.

18:07 (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 seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 28 seats outright and is leading in 69 more, giving it a combined tally of 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no seat declared in their favour yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats in the state.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

Dinhata Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads over TMC's Udayan Guha

In Dinhata, West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajay Ray is currently leading with 1,31,381 votes, holding a margin of 14,617 over TMC's Udayan Guha, who has secured 1,16,764 votes so far. 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 final result is yet to be declared.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats

As the votes are being counted for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the halfway mark to victory is 148. The BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats, having secured 11 wins and leading in 168 constituencies. This puts them comfortably past the majority mark, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 106 seats so far, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 104 other constituencies, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: TMC leads as BJP incumbent trails

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Shibsankar Paul is currently leading the seat, while sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy, who holds the incumbent's position here, finds herself trailing in the contest. The race remains active as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays just out of reach

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 the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined tally to 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, giving it a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

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17:12 (IST), May, 04

Sitai Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashutosh Barma leads over TMC's Sangita Roy

In the Sitai constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Ashutosh Barma is currently leading with 1,04,591 votes, holding a margin of 24,866 over TMC candidate Sangita Roy, who has gathered 79,725 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. Word count of BODY: Let me count: In(1) the(2) Sitai(3) constituency(4) of(5) West(6) Bengal(7) BJP's(8) Ashutosh(9) Barma(10) is(11) currently(12) leading(13) with(14) 1,04,591(15) votes(16) holding(17) a(18) margin(19) of(20) 24,866(21) over(22) TMC(23) candidate(24) Sangita(25) Roy(26) who(27) has(28) gathered(29) 79,725(30) votes(31) so(32) far(33) The(34) seat(35) is(36) currently(37) held(38) by(39) TMC's(40) Jagadish(41) Chandra(42) Barma(43) Basunia(44) who(45) is(46) not(47) among(48) the(49) top(50) 3(51) candidates(52) presently(53) reflected(54) in(55) the(56) leading(57) positions(58) Counting(59) is(60) still(61) underway(62) = 62 words. Need 68-72. Let me expand.

17:01 (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, with 9 seats won and leads in 178 more, placing it well past the majority mark if current trends hold. TMC has a tally of 96, needing 52 additional seats to reach the threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 60 seats at this stage.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: TMC leads as BJP incumbent trails

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC candidate Shibsankar Paul is currently leading the seat, while sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy, who holds the incumbent position here, finds herself trailing in the contest. The vote totals place Roy at 78,922 against Paul's 56,457, with the gap between them standing at 22,465 votes.

16:39 (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 currently leading in 9 more, giving it a combined tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA is on course to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Result 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with a 17,588-vote margin

In Natabari, West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 55,712 votes, holding a margin of 17,588 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has gathered 38,124 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

16:17 (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 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. 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. Counting across all 294 assembly seats is still under way.

16:07 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the contest, holding a margin of 18,309 votes over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has accumulated 53,312 votes so far. Roy, a 62-year-old graduate, has polled 71,621 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly segment.

15:56 (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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.

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15:45 (IST), May, 04

Dinhata Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads TMC's Udayan Guha by 4,877 votes

Counting is underway in Dinhata, West Bengal, where BJP candidate Ajay Ray is currently leading with 111,067 votes. TMC's Udayan Guha is trailing close behind with 106,190 votes, leaving a margin of 4,877 votes between the two as tallying continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The contest in Dinhata remains tight with votes still being counted.

15:34 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting 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 at a tally of 72, with leads in 71 constituencies, requiring 76 seats to cross that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.

15:24 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, the counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the contest, holding her ground in a seat she won previously. The final outcome for this West Bengal assembly segment is still awaited as votes continue to be tallied.

15:12 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold, with a tally of 98 seats, comprising 4 won and 94 where it is currently leading. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with a tally of 24 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in Assam.

15:01 (IST), May, 04

Dinhata Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads over TMC's Udayan Guha

Counting is underway in Dinhata, West Bengal, where BJP candidate Ajay Ray is currently leading with 89,536 votes. TMC's Udayan Guha is trailing at 82,999 votes, leaving a margin of 6,537 votes between the two at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

14:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with counting still under way across the state.

14:39 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading with 52,468 votes, holding a margin of 12,327 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has so far polled 40,141 votes and is trailing in second place.

14:29 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, the NDA will secure a comfortable majority. 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.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Dinhata Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajay Ray leads TMC's Udayan Guha by 6,537 votes

Counting in Dinhata, West Bengal is still under way, with BJP candidate Ajay Ray currently holding the lead on 89,536 votes. TMC's Udayan Guha is trailing at 82,999 votes, leaving a margin of 6,537 between the two as tallying continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nisith Pramanik, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

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 formally declared yet, and BJP needs to convert these leads into wins to confirm its position in the state.

13:55 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the contest, holding her ground in a seat she has represented before. The final outcome from this West Bengal assembly segment is awaited as votes continue to be tallied.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark

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 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Result 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads with a 9,769-vote margin

In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 30,397 votes, holding a margin of 9,769 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 20,628 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

13:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting still under way across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats clear of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 10,976-vote margin

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading with 40,467 votes, holding a margin of 10,976 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has accumulated 29,491 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.

13:00 (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 currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark. If these leads hold, the UDF would be well past the threshold needed to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 27 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.

12:49 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Results 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 7,548 votes

In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 24,154 votes, holding a margin of 7,548 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 16,606 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 180 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, putting it 32 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and would need 59 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 8,916-vote margin

In Tufanganj, West Bengal, the counting is still under way and BJP's Malati Rava Roy, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 33,692 votes. TMC's Shibsankar Paul is trailing at 24,776 votes, leaving a margin of 8,916 votes between the two candidates as results continue to come in.

12:17 (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 82 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 32 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in Assam at this stage of counting.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Results 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 5103 votes

In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 18,207 votes, holding a margin of 5,103 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 13,104 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting its tally 17 seats past that mark on current trends, though no seats have been formally declared yet. TMC is leading in 101 seats, still 47 short of the majority threshold. The remaining seats are being contested by others in the fray.

11:45 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 4,417-vote margin

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is shaped by constituency-level numbers. Sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is leading with 19,398 votes, holding a margin of 4,417 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has gathered 14,981 votes so far. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.

11:35 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, early trends show candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading 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 is trailing with a tally of 26 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Result 2026: BJP's Girija Shankar Ray leads by 1,946 votes

In the Natabari constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Girija Shankar Ray is currently leading with 6,062 votes, holding a margin of 1,946 over TMC's Sailendra Nath Barma, who has accumulated 4,116 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mihir Goswami, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with 151 seats, TMC trails at 107

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 it just past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. With no results formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid as counting continues across the state.

11:04 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Result: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads in West Bengal seat

In the Tufanganj constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Malati Rava Roy is currently leading with 12,959 votes, holding a margin of 3,361 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has accumulated 9,598 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.

10:54 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, sitting just four seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 37 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 16 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority mark yet as counting continues across the state.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

Sitai Election Result 2026: TMC's Sangita Roy leads over BJP by 1,101 votes

In the Sitai constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Sangita Roy is currently leading with 10,840 votes, holding a margin of 1,101 over BJP's Ashutosh Barma, who has gathered 9,739 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.

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 leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats ahead of the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 78 seats and needs 70 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

10:13 (IST), May, 04

Tufanganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Malati Rava Roy leads with 1,320-vote margin

In Tufanganj, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Malati Rava Roy is currently leading the count with 6,489 votes, holding a margin of 1,320 over TMC's Shibsankar Paul, who has gathered 5,169 votes and is trailing at this stage. Roy, 62, is defending the seat she currently holds, and her lead remains intact as counting progresses in this West Bengal constituency.

10:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority on current trends. The Congress-led alliance is trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

09:52 (IST), May, 04

Natabari Election Result: CPM's Akik Hassan among early movers in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in the Natabari assembly constituency of West Bengal, where CPM's Akik Hassan is among the candidates reflected in early counting positions. 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, 36, holds a postgraduate degree and is contesting on a CPM ticket in this general category seat. The final picture is expected to emerge as counting progresses.

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, leading in 45 constituencies. TMC is currently leading in 19 seats. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP needs 103 more seats to reach that threshold while TMC requires 129. Others are leading in one seat. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

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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.

Tufanganj is a General constituency in West Bengal. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Debendranath Barma (Congress), Dhananjoy Rava (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Malati Rava Roy (Bharatiya Janata Party), Shibsankar Paul (Trinamool Congress), Kabir Hossain (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Bhola Saha (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Maheswar Gayen (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Prafulla Prodhan (Independent), Pramath Sarkar (Independent), and Bibhas Dakua (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Malati Rava Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Tufanganj with a margin of 31,198 votes. round-by-round trends from Tufanganj 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.