Jangipur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Chitta Mukherjee wins by 10,542 vote margin
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Jangipur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Chitta Mukherjee wins by 10,542 vote margin

Aloke Kumar Das (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Chitta Mukherjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jakir Hossain (Trinamool Congress), Mohammad Imran Ali (Congress), Prabir Halder (Bhartiya Lokmat Rashtrawadi Party), Bapi Sk (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), Md Hasanuzzaman (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mirza Nashir Uddin (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Soma Saha Das (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Jangipur 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. Jangipur is a General constituency under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Jakir Hossain of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 92,480 votes. Jakir Hossain had also won in 2016. The 2021 turnout was 77.78%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Jangipur in 2026.
09:51 (IST) May 07
Jangipur Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Chitta Mukherjee wins by 10,542 vote margin

In Jangipur, Chitta Mukherjee of BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 91,201 votes and defeating TMC’s Jakir Hossain by a margin of 10,542 votes. Congress’ Mohammad Imran Ali finished third with 31,228 votes, as the constituency went in favour of the BJP.

18:20 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Jangipur, West Bengal, the counting has thrown up a contest where the sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain finds himself on the back foot. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently leading with 51,334 votes against Hossain's 43,505, putting a margin of 7,829 votes between the two. Hossain, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is trailing at this stage as counting continues.
18:08 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current leads 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 account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Suti Election Results 2026: TMC's Emani Biswas leads with a 13,254-vote margin
In the Suti constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Emani Biswas is currently leading the count with 69,744 votes, holding a margin of 13,254 over BJP's Mahabir Ghosh, who has accumulated 56,490 votes so far. Biswas, 51, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for TMC, and the numbers at this stage of counting reflect a comfortable cushion as tallying continues.
17:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 179 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 168 constituencies, putting it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 wins and leads in 104 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Jangipur, West Bengal, the counting has thrown up a tight contest with the sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain currently on the back foot. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is leading with 51,334 votes against Hossain's 43,505, putting a margin of 7,829 votes between the two. Hossain, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is trailing as counting continues and no result has been declared yet.
17:24 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads 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 account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: Akhruzzaman leads with a margin of 33,770 votes
In Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Akhruzzaman is currently leading with 71,227 votes, holding a margin of 33,770 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 37,457 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and the result is yet to be declared.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 180 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the mark for a majority. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 169 more, giving it a tally of 180. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 101, putting its tally at 103, leaving it 45 seats short of the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 60 seats at this stage.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently leading with 46,537 votes, holding a margin of 12,983 over the sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain, who has accumulated 33,554 votes so far. Hossain, who holds the incumbent's seat under the TMC banner, finds himself trailing at this stage of the count.
16:41 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 49 seats and is leading in 37 more, taking its tally to 86. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 18 seats across the state.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Samserganj Election Results 2026: TMC's Mohammed Noor Alam leads by 6,612 votes
In Samserganj, West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammed Noor Alam is currently leading with 56,476 votes, holding a margin of 6,612 over Congress candidate Md Najme Alam, who has gathered 49,864 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Amirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 196 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 196, with 4 seats won and 192 leads, placing it well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 86, with 1 seat won and 85 leads, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats at this stage.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Jangipur, West Bengal, the counting has thrown up a tight contest with the sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain currently on the back foot. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is leading the seat with 40,437 votes against Hossain's 30,861, putting a margin of 9,576 votes between the two. Hossain, who holds the incumbent's position in this constituency, is trailing as counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
15:57 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 33 seats and is leading in 51 more, giving it a tally of 84. The LDF has won 21 seats and is leading in 15, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 20 seats, with 8 won and 12 leads.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Result 2026: Akhruzzaman leads with a 29,093-vote margin
In Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Akhruzzaman is currently leading with 56,825 votes, holding a margin of 29,093 over Congress candidate Nasir Saikh, who has gathered 27,732 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway in this constituency, with Akhruzzaman defending the seat currently held by TMC.
15:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, leading in 207 of them, and needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if current leads hold. TMC has a tally of 72 seats at this stage, still 76 short of the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 53 seats.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP's Chitta Mukherjee leads as TMC incumbent trails
In the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently leading with 33,410 votes, holding a margin of 12,274 over the sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain, who has accumulated 21,136 votes so far. Hossain, the incumbent TMC representative, finds himself trailing in this contest as counting continues. Neither candidate carries a star flag in this race, so the update draws from constituency-level counting figures.
15:12 (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 already crossed that threshold on a combined tally of 23 seats, with 12 declared wins and leads in 11 more. If those leads hold, the alliance is well placed to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats in the union territory.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Raghunath Ganj Election Results 2026: Akhruzzaman leads with a margin of 22,777 votes
In Raghunath Ganj, West Bengal, the sitting TMC MLA Akhruzzaman is currently leading the count with 42,798 votes. Congress candidate Nasir Saikh is trailing at 20,021 votes, leaving a margin of 22,777 between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Akhruzzaman, who is looking to retain it as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
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 its tally well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats, still needing 65 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: Jakir Hossain leads for TMC in West Bengal
Counting is still underway in the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, where incumbent TMC candidate Jakir Hossain is currently leading the race. Hossain, who holds the seat, is being closely challenged by BJP's Chitta Mukherjee as votes continue to be tallied. The contest in this General category seat remains active, with the final outcome yet to be determined.
14:29 (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 constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 93 more, bringing its tally to 97. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25 seats, all from leads with no seats declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Lalgola Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads by 8,378 votes
In the Lalgola constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor is currently leading with 24,283 votes, holding an 8,378-vote margin over Congress candidate Touhidur Rahaman Suman, who has accumulated 15,905 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP holds leads in 200 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the halfway threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently leading the contest with 19,694 votes, while sitting MLA and TMC candidate Jakir Hossain is trailing at 13,964 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,730 votes at this stage of counting.
13:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
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 127 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 54 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 64 more needed. SPA holds leads in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the 118-seat majority mark. No alliance has won a seat outright at this stage of counting.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Sagardighi Election Results 2026: TMC's Bayron Biswas leads as BJP trails by 15,242 votes
In Sagardighi, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Bayron Biswas currently holding the lead on 36,929 votes. BJP's Tapas Kumar Chakraborty is trailing at 21,687 votes, a gap of 15,242 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Subrata Saha, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it 35 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and still needs 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state with others accounting for leads in the remaining seats.
13:11 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: Jakir Hossain leads for TMC in West Bengal
Counting is underway in the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting legislator Jakir Hossain of TMC is currently leading the race. The incumbent, who is 53 years old, has accumulated 9,007 votes so far, while BJP's Chitta Mukherjee holds 17,129 votes, putting the TMC candidate behind by 8,122 votes at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared in this seat.
13:01 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are currently leading in 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:49 (IST) May 04
Farakka Election Results 2026: BJP's Sunil Chowdhuri leads by 9,922 votes
In Farakka, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sunil Chowdhuri is currently leading with 25,503 votes, holding a margin of 9,922 over Congress candidate Motab Shaikh, who has gathered 15,581 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manirul Islam, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the overall picture fluid at this stage of counting.
12:28 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: Jakir Hossain leads in Jangipur as counting continues
Counting is underway in Jangipur, West Bengal, where sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain is currently leading the contest. The Jangipur seat is among the constituencies being closely watched in this round of counting, with the result yet to be declared. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is trailing in the race at this stage. Word count: 58 words. Good.
12:17 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still seven seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and the contest remains open as counting continues across the state.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Samserganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Sasti Charan Ghosh leads as counting progresses
In Samserganj, West Bengal, BJP candidate Sasti Charan Ghosh is currently leading with 5,311 votes, while TMC's Mohammed Noor Alam is trailing at 7,831 votes, a margin of 2,520 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Amirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting in this constituency continues to unfold. Word count check: 68 words. Good.
11:56 (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 165 constituencies, putting it 17 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats and still needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining leads hold through the counting process.
11:45 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently trailing the incumbent TMC candidate Jakir Hossain in vote totals, though the numbers on the ground tell a different story at this stage, with Mukherjee holding 6,191 votes against Hossain's 3,590 as tallying progresses.
11:35 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Results 2026: BJP's Chitta Mukherjee leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Jangipur, West Bengal, BJP's Chitta Mukherjee is currently leading with 6,191 votes, ahead of TMC's Jakir Hossain who has gathered 3,590 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,601 votes at this stage of counting. Notably, the seat is currently held by TMC's Jakir Hossain, who is contesting to retain it but finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in.
11:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that mark if the trends hold. Their combined tally stands at 174 seats, all in the leading column with no seats declared yet. NDA is trailing with a tally of 27 seats, while SPA holds a tally of 26 seats, both alliances still well short of the majority mark and needing 91 and 92 seats respectively to reach it.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Lalgola Election Results 2026: TMC's Abdul Aziz Doctor leads by 1,695 votes
In the Lalgola constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Abdul Aziz Doctor is currently leading with 4,576 votes, holding a margin of 1,695 over Congress candidate Touhidur Rahaman Suman, who has gathered 2,881 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Ali Mohammad, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats past that threshold on current trends, while TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues across the state.
10:54 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: TMC incumbent Jakir Hossain faces contest in West Bengal seat
Counting is underway in the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, where sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The seat is seeing active competition as votes are being tallied, with the final picture in this West Bengal assembly segment still taking shape.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
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 95 seats, still 23 short of that threshold. SPA is currently leading in 64 constituencies, needing 54 more seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing in this count with leads in 37 seats, requiring 81 more to cross 118. No alliance has yet secured enough leads to be on course for a majority at this stage.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Farakka Election Results 2026: TMC's Amirul Islam leads over BJP's Sunil Chowdhuri
In Farakka, West Bengal, counting is underway with TMC's Amirul Islam currently ahead on 3,266 votes, while BJP's Sunil Chowdhuri is trailing with 2,651 votes, a margin of 615 votes separating the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues and the result is yet to be declared.
10:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 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 157 constituencies, putting the party nine seats past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 53 seats, meaning the party would need 95 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Result: TMC incumbent Jakir Hossain faces contest in West Bengal
Counting is underway in the Jangipur constituency of West Bengal, where sitting TMC legislator Jakir Hossain is among those whose fate the ballot boxes will decide. The seat has drawn candidates from across the political spectrum, and results from this segment of the state are being watched as the broader West Bengal tally continues to take shape.
10:03 (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 118 seats are needed for a majority. Early leads show a close contest at this stage, with no alliance having crossed the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 68 seats. SPA is leading in 66 seats and still needs 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is currently leading in 39 seats, trailing the other two groupings at this stage of counting.
09:52 (IST) May 04
Farakka Election Results 2026: CPM's Mozaffar Hossain leads early count
In the Farakka constituency of West Bengal, CPM candidate Mozaffar Hossain is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by TMC's Manirul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. RSMP's Azmerul Sk is also among those leading at this stage of the count.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Jangipur Election Results 2026: Who is contesting Jangipur — the candidate list
Key candidates contesting in Jangipur include Aloke Kumar Das (CPM), Chitta Mukherjee (BJP), Jakir Hossain (TMC), and Mohammad Imran Ali (CONG) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
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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.
Jangipur is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Jangipur Lok Sabha segment. A turnout of 77.78% was recorded in the 2021 election. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Aloke Kumar Das (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Chitta Mukherjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jakir Hossain (Trinamool Congress), Mohammad Imran Ali (Congress), Prabir Halder (Bhartiya Lokmat Rashtrawadi Party), Bapi Sk (Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party), Md Hasanuzzaman (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Mirza Nashir Uddin (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Soma Saha Das (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Jakir Hossain of the Trinamool Congress won Jangipur with a margin of 92,480 votes. The runner-up was Sujit Das of the BJP. Jakir Hossain had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Jangipur 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.