Purulia Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sudip Kumar Mukherjee defeats TMC’s Sujoy Banerjee by 49,253 votes
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Purulia Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP’s Sudip Kumar Mukherjee defeats TMC’s Sujoy Banerjee by 49,253 votes

Purulia Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Dibyajyoti Prasad Singh Deo (Congress), Partha Bauri (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sayantan Ghosh (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sujoy Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Sudip Kumar Mukherjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Dhiren Rajak (Bharateeya Manavadhikar party), Nageswar Mahato (Amra Bangalee), Nirod Baran Ojha (Party for Democratic Socialism), Bidesh Chandra Paul (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Mathan Chandra Mahato (Bahujan Mukti Party), Shobha Mahato (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Pintu Bauri (Independent), and Pijush Kanti Rajak (Independent) — 13 candidates contesting from Purulia 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. Purulia is a General constituency. In 2021, Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Purulia in 2026.
17:38 (IST) May 06
Purulia Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Sudip Kumar Mukherjee wins by 49,253 votes
In Purulia, Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of BJP secured a landslide victory, polling 1,28,454 votes and defeating TMC’s Sujoy Banerjee by a margin of 49,253 votes. Banerjee finished second with 79,201 votes after all 22 EVM rounds were counted.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads by 42528 votes
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading with 1,05,574 votes, holding a margin of 42,528 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has polled 63,046 votes so far. Mukherjee, 55, who holds the incumbent's advantage in this seat, continues to extend his lead as the count progresses.
18:08 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 constituencies and yet to open its won-seats count.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result 2026: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads by 31,680 votes
In Balarampur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Jaladhar Mahato is currently leading with 1,09,247 votes, holding a margin of 31,680 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 77,567 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Baneswar Mahato, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this West Bengal constituency.
17:46 (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, with 2 confirmed wins and leads in 104 constituencies, meaning they require 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with a wide margin
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading with 105,574 votes, holding a margin of 42,528 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has polled 63,046 votes so far. Mukherjee, 55, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
17:24 (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, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a margin of 26476
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 80,461 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is seeking to retain it this election. TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing at 53,985 votes, leaving a margin of 26,476 votes between the two candidates as counting continues.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 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 ahead with 187 seats. They've already secured 9 seats and are leading in 178 more, putting them comfortably over the majority mark if these leads hold. The TMC, on the other hand, has a tally of 96 seats, having won 1 and leading in 95, and still requires 52 more to cross the majority line.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds strong lead for BJP
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is leading the count with 1,00,090 votes. The 55-year-old incumbent is currently ahead of TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has gathered 60,688 votes, putting the margin between the two at 39,402 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.
16:41 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as counts progress across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority across the 234-seat assembly, no alliance has crossed that mark yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 117 seats, with 3 declared wins and 114 leads, leaving them just one seat short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 58 seats with no wins declared so far, giving it a tally of 58. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 48, bringing its tally to 55. No alliance has secured a majority at this stage of counting.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result 2026: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads by 27,118 votes
In Balarampur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Jaladhar Mahato is currently leading with 97,512 votes, holding a margin of 27,118 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who is trailing at 70,394 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's BANESWAR MAHATO, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this West Bengal constituency.
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 the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 196 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 86 seats, with 1 win and leads in 85, meaning the party still needs 62 more seats to reach the majority mark.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds a firm lead for BJP
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, sitting MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of BJP is currently leading the count with 90,343 votes. The 55-year-old incumbent is holding a margin of 38,170 votes over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has polled 52,173 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. Their combined tally stands at 138, with 1 seat won and 137 leads. NDA has a tally of 49 seats, all in leads with no wins declared yet. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39 more, bringing its tally to 43.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a margin of 20,495 votes
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 64,094 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is extending his advantage as counting progresses. TMC candidate Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing at 43,599 votes, leaving a gap of 20,495 votes between the two as the results continue to come in.
15:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 208 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 208 seats. This includes 1 seat won and 207 seats where they are leading, placing them comfortably past the majority mark should these leads be maintained. The TMC, on the other hand, has secured 72 seats, with 1 won and 71 leading, meaning they would need an additional 76 seats to reach the majority.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds a strong lead for BJP
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of BJP is currently leading the count with 84,630 votes, holding a margin of 35,157 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has gathered 49,473 votes so far. The 55-year-old incumbent is comfortably placed at this stage of counting, with Banerjee trailing at a considerable distance as results continue to come in from the constituency.
15:13 (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 a tally of 85, with 19 seats won and leads in 66 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 36, having won 13 seats and leading in 23. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in the state.
15:02 (IST) May 04
Baghmundi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rahidas Mahato leads by 26,659 votes
In the Baghmundi constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Rahidas Mahato is currently leading with 67,208 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sushanta Mahato, who is trailing with 40,549 votes, putting the margin between the two at 26,659. Counting is still underway, and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:51 (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 it 46 seats beyond that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and would need 65 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading with 65,971 votes, holding a margin of 23,802 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 42,169 votes so far. Mukherjee, 55, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds for the BJP.
14:29 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 74 more, bringing its tally to 85. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 6 seats and is leading in 32, for a tally of 38. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a margin of 14132 votes
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 44,045 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is pressing ahead with a margin of 14,132 votes over TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri, who has gathered 29,913 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting.
14:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 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 200 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, with results still coming in from across the state.
13:45 (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 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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Para Election Results 2026: BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri leads with a margin of 12912 votes
In the Para constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri is currently leading the count with 38,968 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nadiar Chand Bouri, who is defending it in this election. TMC's Manik Chandra Bauri is trailing with 26,056 votes, putting the margin between the two at 12,912 votes as counting continues.
13:23 (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, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 88 seats, still needing 60 more to reach that threshold. Counting continues, and the picture across the state could shift as more rounds are completed.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Mukherjee leads with 11,364-vote margin
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 45,846 votes. The 55-year-old, who holds the seat, is ahead of TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 34,482 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,364 votes as counting continues. Banerjee, 68, is trailing in second place with no declared result yet from this seat.
13:01 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, the NDA is currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across Assam.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: Arjun Mahato of TMC in the lead, BJP's Biswajit Mahato trails
As the votes are being counted for the Joypur constituency in West Bengal, Arjun Mahato from the TMC is currently ahead with 31,585 votes. Trailing behind is Biswajit Mahato of the BJP, who has secured 38,593 votes. This puts the BJP candidate ahead by a margin of 7,008 votes at this point. The current holder of this seat is BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, but he isn't among the top three candidates showing in the current leading positions. The counting process is still ongoing.
12:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early counting trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 181 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, leaving it 59 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Mukherjee holds lead for BJP
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of BJP is currently leading the count with 34,511 votes. The 55-year-old incumbent is holding a margin of 9,167 votes over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has gathered 25,344 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
12:18 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 26 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry's 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 16 if those leads hold. The alliance currently has a tally of 26 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 1 seat. The majority mark in Puducherry stands at 16, and NDA's current tally places it well past that threshold.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: TMC's Arjun Mahato Ahead of BJP's Biswajit Mahato
In the Joypur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Arjun Mahato is currently ahead in the vote count with 20,050 votes. BJP's Biswajit Mahato is trailing with 22,781 votes, creating a margin of 2,731 votes between them. The seat is presently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, who isn't among the top 3 candidates currently showing in the leading positions. The counting process is ongoing, and the final outcome has not yet been announced.
11:57 (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 its tally past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 101 seats, needing 47 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as the picture continues to take shape.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with 4,551-vote margin
In Purulia, West Bengal, counting is still under way and the sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading with 22,217 votes against TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has gathered 17,666 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 4,551 votes at this stage, with the result yet to be declared.
11:36 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Manbazar Election Results 2026: BJP's Mayna Murmu leads by a slender 21 votes
In Manbazar, West Bengal, BJP's Mayna Murmu is currently leading with 6,180 votes, holding a margin of just 21 votes over TMC's Sandhya Rani Tudu, who has accumulated 6,159 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sandhyarani Tudu. Counting is still underway and the contest remains extremely tight at this stage.
11:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark in sight
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 its tally just past that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats at this stage. Other parties and independents together account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the contest closely watched.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: Incumbent Mukherjee leads by 640 votes
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, sitting BJP legislator Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading with 10,033 votes, holding a margin of 640 over TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 9,393 votes so far. The 55-year-old incumbent is defending his seat as counting continues, with the contest remaining close between the two candidates and the final result yet to be declared.
10:55 (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, placing it just 4 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 37 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across Kerala.
10:45 (IST) May 04
Kashipur Election Results 2026: BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda leads with a margin of 2769 votes
In Kashipur, West Bengal, BJP's Kamala Kanta Hansda is currently leading with 7,964 votes, holding a margin of 2,769 over TMC's Soumen Beltharia, who has gathered 5,195 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Kamalakanta Hansda, and counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared.
10:35 (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 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 78 seats and needs 70 more to reach that threshold. No results have been declared yet, and the picture could shift considerably as more rounds are counted.
10:24 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with 709-vote margin
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, the sitting MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of BJP is currently leading the count with 5,514 votes to his name. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 4,805 votes, leaving a margin of 709 votes between the two. Mukherjee, 55, holds the incumbent's advantage as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with a 709-vote margin
In the Purulia constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 5,514 votes. The sitting MLA is holding off a challenge from TMC's Sujoy Banerjee, who has accumulated 4,805 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 709 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.
10:05 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Sujoy Banerjee of Trinamool Congress
Sujoy Banerjee, contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 13 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Purulia May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
10:04 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where a majority requires 71. UDF holds the current tally lead with leads in 55 constituencies, still needing 16 more to reach the majority mark. LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and needs 28 more to be in contention for a majority. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats in Kerala.
09:55 (IST) May 04
Purulia Assembly Election Results 2026: Every candidate in Purulia awaits the round-wise verdict
Candidates representing CONG, BSP, CPM, TMC, BJP, BMVP, AMB, PDS, RLJP, BHMP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Purulia 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.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result 2026: Independent's Rabilal Mandi leads early count
In Balarampur, West Bengal, Independent candidate Rabilal Mandi is currently leading in the early stages of counting. BSP's Anandi Tudu is also showing in the leading positions at this point. The seat is currently held by BJP's BANESWAR MAHATO, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions as counting continues.
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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.
Purulia is a General constituency in West Bengal. 13 candidates are contesting in 2026: Dibyajyoti Prasad Singh Deo (Congress), Partha Bauri (Bahujan Samaj Party), Sayantan Ghosh (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Sujoy Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Sudip Kumar Mukherjee (Bharatiya Janata Party), Dhiren Rajak (Bharateeya Manavadhikar party), Nageswar Mahato (Amra Bangalee), Nirod Baran Ojha (Party for Democratic Socialism), Bidesh Chandra Paul (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Mathan Chandra Mahato (Bahujan Mukti Party), Shobha Mahato (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Pintu Bauri (Independent), and Pijush Kanti Rajak (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Sudip Kumar Mukherjee of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Purulia. round-by-round trends from Purulia 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.