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Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Nishith Pramanik holds a strong lead for BJP

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:16:07 IST

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Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Nishith Pramanik holds a strong lead for BJP

Kshitendra Nath Barman (Congress), Khagen Chandra Barman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nishith Pramanik (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mritunjoy Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Dr Sablu Barman (Trinamool Congress), Premananda Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Bikash Barman (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Subodh Barman (Amra Bangalee), Kangsa Raj Barman (Independent), Goutam Barman (Independent), Provakar Roy (Independent), Mihir Sarkar (Independent), Harekrishna Sarkar (Independent), and Haradhan Roy (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Mathabhanga 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. Mathabhanga is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency. In 2021, Sushil Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 26,134 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Mathabhanga in 2026.

09:21 (IST) May 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark still distant

Early counting trends in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 45 constituencies. TMC is leading in 19 seats at this stage. The majority mark stands at 148, meaning BJP would need 103 more seats to cross that threshold if these trends hold. Others account for leads in one seat so far, with no party anywhere near a confirmed majority yet.

09:10 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Result: Nishith Pramanik of BJP leads in West Bengal seat

In Mathabhanga, West Bengal, BJP's Nishith Pramanik is currently leading as counting progresses in this SC-reserved constituency. The 40-year-old carries 16 criminal cases on record, a detail that has kept him in public conversation through this election cycle. Pramanik is not the sitting MLA here — that distinction belongs to BJP's Sushil Barman — making his contest in Mathabhanga one of the more closely watched races in this part of West Bengal as votes continue to be tallied.

09:07 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Independent candidates in the Mathabhanga count

6 independent candidates are also in the fray in Mathabhanga — including Kangsa Raj Barman, Goutam Barman, Provakar Roy and 3 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.

09:00 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results 2026: BJP's Nishith Pramanik leads early count

In the Mathabhanga constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Nishith Pramanik is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sushil Barman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. SUCI(C) candidate Bikash Barman is also among those leading in the early stages of the count, keeping the contest active in this West Bengal assembly segment.

08:57 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s stake in May 4 Mathabhanga count

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has fielded Khagen Chandra Barman in Mathabhanga. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

08:47 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: After the last round: how Mathabhanga's result gets declared

Once all rounds of counting are completed in Mathabhanga, 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.

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08:37 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Mathabhanga — the candidate list

Key candidates contesting in Mathabhanga include Kshitendra Nath Barman (CONG), Khagen Chandra Barman (CPM), Nishith Pramanik (BJP), and Mritunjoy Biswas (BSP) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.

08:27 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: The 2021 result and May 4 count in Mathabhanga

In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sushil Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Mathabhanga with a margin of 26,382 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.

08:17 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Counting day in West Bengal: Mathabhanga's moment in the tally

Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Mathabhanga is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.

08:07 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Elections 2026: Sablu Barman's TMC tally being counted in Mathabhanga

Sablu Barman, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mathabhanga May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:57 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: Premananda Barman (KPP(U)) awaits the round-wise verdict

Premananda Barman, contesting on a Kamatapur Peoples Party (United) ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mathabhanga May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:54 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Mathabhanga awaits the round-wise verdict

Candidates representing CONG, CPM, BJP, BSP, TMC, KPP(U), SUCI(C), AMB, IND are contesting in Mathabhanga and watching May 4 count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.

07:47 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: How is Nishith Pramanik faring? Watching the Mathabhanga count

Nishith Pramanik, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mathabhanga May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:37 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Assessing the count — what each round reveals

In Mathabhanga, 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.

07:27 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Mritunjoy Biswas of Bahujan Samaj Party

Mritunjoy Biswas, contesting on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mathabhanga May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

07:17 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: What 2026 will add to Mathabhanga's electoral story

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

07:07 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results 2026: From first round to final tally — Mathabhanga's count explained

Votes cast in Mathabhanga are now being tallied across rounds, with the count building gradually toward a final result. Each successive round will add to the picture of how the final margin is forming in Mathabhanga.

06:57 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Result 2026: The 2021 gap: will the 26,382-vote margin hold in 2026?

Mathabhanga's 2021 election was won with a margin of 26,382 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.

06:47 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: Kshitendra Nath Barman's CONG tally being counted in Mathabhanga

Kshitendra Nath Barman, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 14 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mathabhanga May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.

06:37 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Inside Mathabhanga's counting centre — what to expect

At the designated counting centre for Mathabhanga, 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.

06:27 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: The count is on — key numbers to track

Votes cast in Mathabhanga are now being counted. With 14 candidates in the fray, every round of counting will be closely watched for early trends.

06:17 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Elections 2026: Round by round: how Mathabhanga's count will unfold

In Mathabhanga, votes cast are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a final result is declared.

06:13 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: From ballot to declaration- the counting process in Mathabhanga

In Mathabhanga, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

06:07 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: How Congress is positioned in Mathabhanga

The Congress has fielded Kshitendra Nath Barman in Mathabhanga. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

05:57 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly race and Mathabhanga's piece of it

West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Mathabhanga'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.

05:47 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party in the Mathabhanga contest

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Nishith Pramanik in Mathabhanga. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.

05:37 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Mathabhanga awaits the round-wise verdict

05:27 (IST) May 04

Mathabhanga Election Results: From ballot to declaration: the counting process in Mathabhanga

In Mathabhanga, votes cast on polling day are now being counted in rounds at the designated counting centre. Each round adds to the cumulative tallies until a winning candidate is formally declared.

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.

Mathabhanga is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal. 14 candidates are contesting in 2026: Kshitendra Nath Barman (Congress), Khagen Chandra Barman (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nishith Pramanik (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mritunjoy Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sablu Barman (Trinamool Congress), Premananda Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), Bikash Barman (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Subodh Barman (Amra Bangalee), Kangsa Raj Barman (Independent), Goutam Barman (Independent), Provakar Roy (Independent), Mihir Sarkar (Independent), Harekrishna Sarkar (Independent), and Haradhan Roy (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sushil Barman of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Mathabhanga with a margin of 26,134 votes in 2021. round-by-round trends from Mathabhanga 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.