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Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Dilip Ghosh leads with 16,090-vote margin

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 20:19:57 IST

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Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Dilip Ghosh leads with 16,090-vote margin

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Gokul Khatick (Bahujan Samaj Party), Dilip Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Papiya Chakraborty (Congress), Pradip Sarkar (Trinamool Congress), Madhusudan Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), T. Anil Singh (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Suranjan Mahapatra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Azfar Ali Khan (Independent), and Bishnu Kumar Sahu (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Kharagpur Sadar 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. Kharagpur Sadar is a General constituency under the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 3,771 votes. The 2016 winner was Dilip Ghosh of the BJP. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Kharagpur Sadar in 2026.

10:13 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA and the 2026 count

In the 2021 Assembly Election, HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kharagpur Sadar with a margin of 3,771 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

10:04 (IST) May 04

NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still 12 seats away

In Assam, where 126 seats are up for contest and the majority mark stands at 64, counting is in progress with no seats declared yet. NDA holds the early advantage, leading in 52 constituencies for a tally of 52 and needing 12 more to reach the majority mark. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing, currently leading in 33 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats across the state.

10:03 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: Papiya Chakraborty's CONG tally being counted in Kharagpur Sadar

Papiya Chakraborty, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kharagpur Sadar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:54 (IST) May 04

Dantan Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Utpal Datta leads early count

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09:53 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: The counting hall in Kharagpur Sadar — round by round

At the designated counting centre for Kharagpur Sadar, votes cast on polling day are being processed round by round. Each successive round adds to the cumulative tallies of all contestants until the final result is declared.

09:51 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: BJP's Dilip Ghosh is leading in trends

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh is leading in the trends from the Kharagpur seat as counting progresses in West Bengal. The result from Kharagpur Sadar is among the key constituencies contributing to the broader state tally. As the state’s counting day unfolds, results are being compiled from all 294 Assembly constituencies, which will together shape the overall outcome.

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09:43 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: May 4 result compared with the 2021 election

As counting progresses in Kharagpur Sadar, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

09:33 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Kharagpur Sadar

The Congress has fielded Papiya Chakraborty in Kharagpur Sadar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:23 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: The West Bengal count and Kharagpur Sadar's piece of the puzzle

As West Bengal's counting day unfolds, results from all 294 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Kharagpur Sadar's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.

09:22 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway

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09:13 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Kharagpur Sadar candidate and the 2026 count

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Dilip Ghosh in Kharagpur Sadar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

09:12 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Result: Dilip Ghosh in the contest for BJP

Counting is underway in Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, where BJP's Dilip Ghosh, 61, is among the candidates in the fray. Ghosh, who carries 28 criminal cases on record, is contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket in this general category seat. Congress candidate Dr. Papiya Chakraborty, 47, a doctorate holder, and Independent candidate Azfar Ali Khan, 60, are also part of the contest as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal constituency.

09:03 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Gokul Khatick faring? Watching the Kharagpur Sadar count

Gokul Khatick, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kharagpur Sadar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

09:01 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads early count

Counting is underway in Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, where Congress candidate Dr. Papiya Chakraborty is currently leading the early tally. Independent candidate Azfar Ali Khan and BJP's Dilip Ghosh are also among those leading in the initial rounds. The seat is currently held by BJP's HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Vote totals are yet to reflect a decisive picture as counting continues.

08:53 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Dilip Ghosh of Bharatiya Janata Party

Dilip Ghosh, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kharagpur Sadar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

08:43 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: Part of the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment

Kharagpur Sadar falls under the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Medinipur area as counting advances.

08:33 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Result 2026: How Kharagpur Sadar's 3,771-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026

Kharagpur Sadar's 2021 election was won with a margin of 3,771 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

08:23 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: How Kharagpur Sadar's 2026 winner will be officially confirmed

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Kharagpur Sadar, the Returning Officer will formally declare the winner. Until then, round-wise tallies from the counting centre will be the key indicator of how the result is shaping up.

08:13 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: When counting ends in Kharagpur Sadar — reading the result

The votes being counted in Kharagpur Sadar May 4 will determine which candidate has the highest tally when the count concludes. Each round of counting brings the constituency closer to its official 2026 Assembly Election result.

08:03 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: How is Madhusudan Roy faring? Watching the Kharagpur Sadar count

Madhusudan Roy, contesting on a Communist Party of India (Marxist) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kharagpur Sadar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:53 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026: Kharagpur Sadar's result in West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly count

West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Kharagpur Sadar's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally May 4. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.

07:43 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Result 2026: Pradip Sarkar (TMC) awaits the round-wise verdict

Pradip Sarkar, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Kharagpur Sadar May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:33 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Assembly Election Results 2026: Votes are being tallied — what to watch as the count unfolds

Votes cast in Kharagpur Sadar are now being counted. With 9 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

07:23 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: West Bengal's Assembly count and Kharagpur Sadar's contribution

As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Kharagpur Sadar's result will add to the state-wide picture. Trends from this seat will contribute to the overall tally as it builds through the day.

07:13 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results: The independent factor in Kharagpur Sadar's count

2 independent candidates are also in the fray in Kharagpur Sadar — including Azfar Ali Khan, Bishnu Kumar Sahu. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

07:03 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Elections 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Kharagpur Sadar

In Kharagpur Sadar, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.

06:44 (IST) May 04

Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026: 2021's runner-up and May 4 count in Kharagpur Sadar

In 2021, Pradip Sarkar of the TMC was the runner-up in Kharagpur Sadar. the vote distribution will show how the contest has evolved since that election.

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.

Kharagpur Sadar is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Gokul Khatick (Bahujan Samaj Party), Dilip Ghosh (Bharatiya Janata Party), Papiya Chakraborty (Congress), Pradip Sarkar (Trinamool Congress), Madhusudan Roy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), T. Anil Singh (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Suranjan Mahapatra (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Azfar Ali Khan (Independent), and Bishnu Kumar Sahu (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, HIRANMOY CHATTOPADHYAYA of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Kharagpur Sadar with a margin of 3,771 votes. The runner-up was Pradip Sarkar of the TMC. In 2016, Dilip Ghosh of the BJP had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Kharagpur Sadar 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.