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Bhabanipur (Mamata Banerjee) Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial, says Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Adhikari Suvendu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Pr...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 06:04:00 IST

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18:04 (IST), May, 05

Out of 20 seats with highest voter deletions, TMC won 13: Jaiveer Shergill

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Tuesday criticised opposition parties for alleging electoral malpractice in the assembly elections, questioning why they are putting doubt over the results of West Bengal but have no problems with the results in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Talking on X, he said, "To dear sore losers from Opposition, SIR, Election Commission worked perfectly fine in TN & Kerala BUT SIR, EC did not work per rules in W Bengal ? Out of 20 seats with highest voter deletions, TMC won 13!!! Opposition must Think before they Speak ! Hypocrites !!" The BJP's victory in West Bengal marked a significant moment for the party as it has been a marginal player in the state, dominated for years by the Congress, Left parties, and later Trinamool Congress. As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in the Assembly. TMC won 81 seats. Congress won two seats, while Humayun Kabir's AJUP managed two seats, both of them won by Kabir himself. CPI(M) managed to win only one seat.

16:53 (IST), May, 05

West Bengal Election Results: EC recounts votes at Rajarhat New Town seat

The Election Commission is recounting votes on Tuesday in West Bengal's Rajarhat New Town Assembly constituency, the only seat where the result has been withheld, after a candidate raised questions on the slender leading margin. "The recount is underway today, and once it is completed, we will announce the results," the poll panel official told PTI. According to the Election Commission's website, Tapash Chatterjee of the Trinamool Congress was leading by 323 votes over his nearest rival, BJP's Piyush Kanodia, after the penultimate 17th round of counting on Monday. The official on Tuesday said, according to the latest trends, Chatterjee is leading in the seat. The trailing candidates include Kanodia of the BJP, Firdaus Ali Molla of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party, and Saptarshi Deb of the CPI(M), he added. Source said the recounting was being held a candidate raised questions on the slender leading margin.

15:50 (IST), May, 05

West Bengal Election Results 2026: Rahul Gandhi alleges irregularities in more than 100 seats in West Bengal

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal were "stolen" by the BJP with the support of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
He said he agrees with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that "more than 100 seats were stolen" in the state. "Assam and Bengal are clear cases of the election being stolen by the BJP with the support of the EC. We agree with Mamata ji. More than 100 seats were stolen in Bengal", Gandhi posted on X. The Congress leader further claimed that similar patterns had been witnessed in previous elections, listing Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, and the 2024 Indian general election as examples.

14:58 (IST), May, 05

West Bengal Election Results: Amit Shah hails Bhabanipur mandate

Union home minister Amit Shah lauded the people of Bhabanipur for their electoral verdict, declaring that the outcome reflects the fate awaiting what he described as an anarchic style of governance. In a post on his X handle, HM Shah wrote, “Hats off to the people of Bhabanipur. Their mandate has made it clear what fate awaits an anarchic ruler.” The remark comes against the backdrop of heightened political contestation in West Bengal, where Bhabanipur has often been viewed as a symbolic battleground.

13:57 (IST), May, 05

Bhabanipur Assembly Election Results: Suvendu Adhikari says will "work for Hindus" in Nandigram

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, after winning from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram Assembly constituencies, said that the Hindu people of Nandigram made him win the election and alleged that the entire Muslim vote went to the TMC. "This time I won the election with almost ten thousand votes. The Hindu people of Nandigram made me win again. There, the entire Muslim vote went to TMC. I will work for the Hindus of Nandigram," he said. In Nandigram, Adhikari defeated TMC's Pabitra Kar by a margin of 9665 votes. He further stated that the BJP would implement the commitments made before the election. "We will do the work that Home Minister Amit Shah had declared in the manifesto, and Prime Minister Modi has guaranteed again and again. We will complete it," he added.

12:52 (IST), May, 05

Bhabanipur Assembly Election Results: BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav hails party's thumping win in Bhabanipur and West Bengal

Ram Kripal Yadav, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Danapur Assembly in Bihar, hailed the party's thumping win in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Taking a jibe at outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who lost her Bhabanipur seat against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, Ram Kripal Yadav said, "I congratulate all the workers of the party...There was so much public anger against Mamata Didi that she could not even save herself in the elections." BJP stalwart Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee with a margin of 15,105 votes at her own home turf, securing a total of 73,917 votes.
After his victory, Adhikari told reporters, "This was very important. Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial. This is Mamata Banerjee's retirement from politics. This time, too, she lost by over 15,000 votes. Muslims voted for her openly. In Ward No 77, all the Muslims who came out to vote voted for Mamata, and Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists blessed me and made me win. This victory is a victory for Hindutva. All the CPM's strong supporters voted for me."

07:29 (IST), May, 05

West Bengal Election Results 2026: 'Hindu people of Nandigram made me win again,' says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

BJP leader and winning candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram seat, Suvendu Adhikari said, "This time I won the election with almost ten thousand votes. The Hindu people of Nandigram made me win again. There, the entire Muslim vote went to TMC... I will work for the Hindus of Nandigram. TMC will be finished. Within 24 hours, it will be destroyed, it will be finished. This corrupt, family-oriented party has no ideology... We will do the work that Home Minister Amit Shah had declared in the manifesto, and Prime Minister Modi has guaranteed again and again. We will complete it."

23:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

BJP is currently leading in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, with a tally of 179 seats, comprising 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP needs 31 more seats to secure it on current trends. TMC has a tally of 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, leaving it 42 short of the majority mark at this stage of counting.

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23:12 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Results 2026: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5,349 votes

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading the count with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has gathered 41,377 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, 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.

23:01 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads in West Bengal seat

Counting is underway in Bhabanipur, West Bengal, where TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading the constituency. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay. With results still being tallied, Bhabanipur remains one of the closely watched constituencies in West Bengal as the counting progresses.

22:50 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads with 5,349-vote margin over BJP

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading the count with 46,726 votes against BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,349 votes, with Banerjee, 71, a post-graduate who carries no criminal cases on record, holding the advantage as counting continues in this closely watched constituency.

22:39 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

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 won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.

22:28 (IST), May, 04

Metiaburuz Election Result 2026: TMC's Abdul Khaleque Molla holds the seat with a commanding margin

TMC candidate Abdul Khaleque Molla has won the Metiaburuz seat in West Bengal, securing 124,230 votes to defeat BJP's Bir Bahadur Singh, who finished with 36,351 votes. The margin between the two stood at 87,879 votes. Molla, 81, who was the sitting MLA for this constituency, retains the seat for TMC, with Singh's challenge falling well short of the final tally.

22:17 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, putting it 31 seats beyond the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, and needs 42 more to reach the majority mark.

22:06 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5349 votes

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has gathered 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway in this closely watched constituency, with Adhikari Suvendu trailing as results continue to come in.

21:55 (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, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.

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21:44 (IST), May, 04

Ballygunge Election Results 2026: TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay leads by 61,632 votes

In the Ballygunge constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is leading with 108,422 votes, holding a margin of 61,632 over BJP's Shatorupa, who has accumulated 46,790 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Mukherjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.

21:33 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Polls with 179 Seats

As the vote count continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are ahead in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads are maintained. The TMC is trailing with 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.

21:22 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5349 votes

In the Bhabanipur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against her. Counting is still underway in this closely watched seat, and no result has been declared yet.

21:00 (IST), May, 04

Kolkata Port Election Result: Firhad Hakim leads with a commanding margin

In the Kolkata Port constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Firhad Hakim is currently leading with 66,098 votes. BJP's Rakesh Singh is trailing in second place with 27,052 votes, putting the margin between the two at 39,046 votes. Hakim, 67, holds the seat for TMC and is looking to retain it as counting continues. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

21:00 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Suvendu leads against Mamata in Bhabanipur with margin of 6,226 votes

With three rounds of coutings left, Suvendu leads against Mamata in Bhabanipur with margin of 6,226 votes

20:49 (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 the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is at 106 seats, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, meaning they still need 42 more to reach the majority.

20:38 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5349 votes

In Bhabanipur, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate, who carries no criminal cases on record, is contesting from constituency 159 in West Bengal. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared in this closely watched seat.

20:16 (IST), May, 04

Rashbehari Election Result 2026: BJP's Dasgupta Swapan leads by over 16,000 votes

In the Rashbehari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dasgupta Swapan is currently leading with 59,591 votes, holding a margin of 16,079 over TMC's Debasish Kumar (Deba), who has so far polled 43,512 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debasish Kumar. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

20:05 (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. TMC is placed at a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104. BJP needs to convert its leads to cross the majority mark, while TMC requires 42 additional seats to reach that threshold.

19:54 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5349 votes

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway in this closely watched constituency, with Banerjee's lead holding firm at this stage of the tally.

19:43 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in the state.

19:32 (IST), May, 04

Rashbehari Election Result 2026: BJP's Dasgupta Swapan leads by over 16,000 votes

In Rashbehari, West Bengal, BJP's Dasgupta Swapan is currently leading with 59,591 votes, holding a margin of 16,079 over TMC's Debasish Kumar (Deba), who has accumulated 43,512 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Debasish Kumar. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

19:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal Race with 179 Seats

As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently leading with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are ahead in 168 other constituencies, which would put them well past the halfway point if these leads are maintained. The TMC has garnered 106 seats, with 2 confirmed wins and leading in 104 seats, meaning they still need 42 more to reach the majority.

19:10 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads with 5,349-vote margin over BJP

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries a clean criminal record and is contesting from constituency 159. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this closely watched seat in West Bengal is yet to be declared.

19:00 (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 has crossed that threshold on a combined tally of 18 seats, with 13 declared wins and leads in 5 more. If those leads hold, the alliance is on course to form the government. SPA has a tally of 5 seats, having won 2 and leading in 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats in the union territory.

18:50 (IST), May, 04

Kolkata Port Election Result: Firhad Hakim holds a commanding lead for TMC

In the Kolkata Port constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Firhad Hakim is leading with 66,098 votes, currently held by TMC's Firhad Hakim who is seeking to retain the seat. BJP's Rakesh Singh is trailing at 27,052 votes, putting the margin between the top two at 39,046 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.

18:40 (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 more, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC has a tally of 106, having won 2 seats and leading in 104, and they still require 42 more seats to reach the majority.

18:30 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads with 5,349-vote margin over BJP

In Bhabanipur, West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate has recorded zero criminal cases ahead of the contest. Counting is still under way in this closely watched constituency, and the result is yet to be declared.

18:19 (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 outright 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, leaving their tally at 22. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 7 seats in the state.

18:08 (IST), May, 04

Ballygunge Election Results 2026: Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay leads with a wide margin

In Ballygunge, West Bengal, TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay is currently leading with 108422 votes, holding a margin of 61632 over BJP's Shatorupa, who has accumulated 46790 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Mukherjee, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.

17:57 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 more, putting the party past the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, needing 42 seats to reach the majority threshold. Results across several other seats are still being counted.

17:46 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5,349 votes

In the Bhabanipur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against her. Counting is still underway in this closely watched seat, with Banerjee maintaining her position at the top of the tally as figures continue to come in.

17:35 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu Alliances Still Short of Majority as Counting Continues

As the vote count progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, the magic number for a majority is 118. Currently, candidates from various other parties and independents are leading the pack, having secured 10 seats and holding leads in another 105. This puts their combined total at 115, leaving them just 3 seats shy of the required majority. The SPA has clinched 7 seats and is ahead in 53, bringing their total to 60. Meanwhile, the NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats officially declared yet, putting their current tally at 55. At this point in the counting, no single alliance has managed to cross the majority threshold.

17:24 (IST), May, 04

Behala Paschim Election Results 2026: BJP's Dr. Indranil Khan leads by 15,220 votes

In Behala Paschim, West Bengal, BJP's Dr. Indranil Khan is currently leading with 57,784 votes, holding a margin of 15,220 over TMC's Ratna Chatterjee, who has gathered 42,564 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's PARTHA CHATTERJEE, 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 for this constituency.

17:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal count with tally of 166 seats

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-member assembly, BJP holds a tally of 166 seats, having won 11 and leading in 155 more. TMC is placed at a tally of 119, with 2 seats won and leads in 117 constituencies. BJP needs to hold its current leads to cross the majority mark, while TMC requires 29 more seats to reach that threshold.

17:02 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads BJP's Adhikari Suvendu by 5,349 votes

In the Bhabanipur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 46,726 votes, holding a margin of 5,349 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has accumulated 41,377 votes so far. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against her. Counting is still underway in this closely watched seat, with Banerjee holding the advantage at this stage of the count.

16:51 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally touches majority mark as counting progresses

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitute the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads still in progress. If these leads hold, this grouping would be on course to cross the majority threshold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, having won 7 and leading in 50, needing 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, sitting 63 short of a majority.

16:41 (IST), May, 04

Chowrangee Election Results 2026: TMC's Bandyopadhyay Nayna leads by 15096 votes

In the Chowrangee constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Bandyopadhyay Nayna is currently leading with 55,641 votes, holding a margin of 15,096 over BJP's Santosh Kumar Pathak, who has gathered 40,545 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bandyopadhyay Nayna, who is looking to retain it as results continue to come in.

16:29 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 203 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 203, with 6 seats won and leads in 197 more. TMC sits at a tally of 86, having won 1 seat while leading in 85, and still needs 62 seats to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 54 seats at this stage of counting.

16:18 (IST), May, 04

Bhabanipur Election Result: Mamata Banerjee leads with 7,184-vote margin over BJP

In the keenly watched Bhabanipur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Mamata Banerjee is currently leading with 44,729 votes, holding a margin of 7,184 over BJP's Adhikari Suvendu, who has so far polled 37,545 votes. The 71-year-old post-graduate candidate carries a clean record with no criminal cases registered against her. Counting is still underway and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Mamata Banerjee reaches Bhabanipur counting centre, Suvendu Adhikari also present

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reached the counting centre for the high-profile Bhabanipur assembly constituency on Monday afternoon, following allegations that a TMC agent had been forced out. Banerjee reached Sakhawat Memorial Govt Girls' High School, the designated counting venue at Lord Sinha Road, as her lead against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari narrowed over the last few rounds. Adhikari is already present at the counting centre. TMC leaders claimed that one of its counting agents had been forced out of the centre, leading to Banerjee's arrival at the venue. The Bhabanipur contest emerged as one of the most keenly watched battles in the state, with both leaders locked in a prestige fight that has seen sharp swings through the day.

16:08 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in 234-seat assembly

Counting is underway across all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 139 seats, having won 2 and leading in 137, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA has a tally of 53 seats, all leads with no seats declared yet, leaving it 65 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 34 more, giving it a tally of 38, still 80 seats away from a majority.

15:57 (IST), May, 04

Behala Paschim Election Result: BJP's Dr. Indranil Khan leads by 12,674 votes

In Behala Paschim, West Bengal, BJP's Dr. Indranil Khan is currently leading with 45,584 votes, holding a margin of 12,674 over TMC's Ratna Chatterjee, who has gathered 32,910 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's PARTHA CHATTERJEE, 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 for this constituency.

15:45 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 207 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 210. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP is well within reach if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 69 seats with 1 won, putting its tally at 70, and still needs 78 more seats to reach the majority mark.

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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.
Bhabanipur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. 12 candidates are contesting in 2026: Adhikari Suvendu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Pradip Prasad (Congress), Shrijeeb Biswas (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Anumita Shaw (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manika Mukherjee (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), Malay Guha Roy (Independent), Mumtaz Ali (Independent), Narayan Das (Independent), Safar Sekh (Independent), Sk Safi Ahamed (Independent), and Subrata Bose (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress won Bhabanipur. The runner-up was Rudranil Ghosh of the BJP. In 2016, Mamata Banerjee of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 25,301 votes. round-by-round trends from Bhabanipur 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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