Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dasgupta Swapan won by over 20865 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:43:35 IST
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Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dasgupta Swapan won by over 20865 votes

Ashutosh Chatterjee (Congress), Dasgupta Swapan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debasish Kumar (Deba) (Trinamool Congress), Dilip Chandra Halder (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manas Ghosh (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Sk Alamgir (Independent), Debashis Nath (Independent), Gopal Ghosh (Independent), and Pankaj Thakkar (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Rashbehari 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. Rashbehari is a General constituency under the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, DEBASISH KUMAR of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 21,414 votes. The 2016 winner was Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Rashbehari in 2026.
09:23 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Elections 2026: Part of the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment
Rashbehari falls under the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Kolkata Dakshin area as counting advances.
09:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting gets underway
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP in front with leads in 44 constituencies, while TMC is currently leading in 22. No seats have been declared yet. With the majority mark set at 148, BJP needs 104 more seats to reach that threshold and TMC requires 126. Others are leading in one seat at this stage of counting.
09:13 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: Who is watching the Rashbehari count most closely
Candidates representing CONG, BJP, TMC, SUCI(C), CPI(ML)(L), IND are contesting in Rashbehari 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.
09:11 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result: Dasgupta Swapan of BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Rashbehari constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Dasgupta Swapan is currently leading as counting progresses. The 70-year-old doctorate holder brings considerable academic and political weight to this contest. Swapan is not the sitting legislator here, yet he finds himself at the front of the count at this stage. TMC's Debasish Kumar (Deba), also in the fray, is among those in contention as votes continue to be tallied across the seat.
09:03 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Elections 2026: Kolkata Dakshin region watches the Rashbehari count
Rashbehari, which falls under the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment, is one of the Assembly constituencies contributing to the regional count. As results emerge through the day, Rashbehari's result will be part of the broader Kolkata Dakshin-area picture.
09:01 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result 2026: BJP's Dasgupta Swapan leads in early count
Counting is underway in the Rashbehari constituency of West Bengal, where BJP's Dasgupta Swapan is currently leading the pack. The seat is presently held by TMC's DEBASISH KUMAR, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. TMC has fielded Debasish Kumar (Deba) in this contest, while Independent candidate Sk Alamgir is also among those reflected in the early count. With vote totals yet to firm up, the picture in Rashbehari remains fluid as counting progresses.
08:53 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: Congress in the Rashbehari contest
The Congress has fielded Ashutosh Chatterjee in Rashbehari. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
08:43 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: Inside the counting hall: how Rashbehari's votes are tallied
In Rashbehari, 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.
08:33 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: Rashbehari's result in West Bengal's 294-seat Assembly count
West Bengal's Assembly has 294 constituencies, and Rashbehari'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.
08:23 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: Debasish Kumar (Deba)'s TMC tally being counted in Rashbehari
Debasish Kumar (Deba), contesting on a Trinamool Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rashbehari May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
08:13 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result 2026: How Rashbehari's 21,414-vote 2021 margin reads in 2026
Rashbehari's 2021 election was won with a margin of 21,414 votes. May 4 count will show whether the 2026 result produces a similar margin or a markedly different outcome.
08:03 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: The independent factor in Rashbehari's count
4 independent candidates are also in the fray in Rashbehari — including Sk Alamgir, Debashis Nath, Gopal Ghosh and 1 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
07:53 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results 2026: Counting day focus: Dasgupta Swapan of Bharatiya Janata Party
Dasgupta Swapan, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rashbehari May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:43 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result 2026: Dilip Chandra Halder (SUCI(C)) awaits the round-wise verdict
Dilip Chandra Halder, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rashbehari May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
07:33 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result 2026: What each round of counting will reveal in Rashbehari
As counting advances in Rashbehari, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 9 candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is taking shape.
07:23 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: Polling done, counting begun — Rashbehari's result awaited
Votes cast in Rashbehari during polling are now being officially counted. As the rounds progress, cumulative tallies will build toward the final result that will formally decide the winner of this constituency in 2026.
07:13 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: When counting ends in Rashbehari — reading the result
The votes being counted in Rashbehari 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.
07:03 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: Round-by-round: decoding the count in Rashbehari
In Rashbehari, 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.
06:53 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: 2021 winner DEBASISH KUMAR and the 2026 count
In the 2021 Assembly Election, DEBASISH KUMAR of the Trinamool Congress won Rashbehari with a margin of 21,414 votes. round-wise tallies will show how the 2026 vote distribution compares.
06:43 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: Bharatiya Janata Party's Rashbehari candidate and the 2026 count
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Dasgupta Swapan in Rashbehari. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
06:33 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Elections 2026: Early leads in Rashbehari — what they really mean
Early trends from Rashbehari should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
06:23 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Results: West Bengal's Assembly count and Rashbehari's contribution
As counting progresses across West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies, Rashbehari'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.
06:17 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
TMC's Debasish Kumar, BJP's Swapan Das Gupta, and Congress' Ashutosh Chatterjee are contesting for this seat among others
06:13 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: West Bengal's counting day and Rashbehari's place in it
Counting day in West Bengal brings results from 294 constituencies, and Rashbehari is among the seats being closely tracked. As votes cast are now being counted, round-wise tallies will feed into the state-wide picture.
06:03 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: How is Ashutosh Chatterjee faring? Watching the Rashbehari count
Ashutosh Chatterjee, contesting on a Congress ticket, is one of 9 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Rashbehari May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
05:53 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Election Result 2026: Rashbehari is a General constituency — what it means for counting day
Rashbehari is classified as a General constituency. As counting progresses, the result will reflect which of the 9 candidates secured the most votes across this seat.
05:43 (IST) May 04
Rashbehari Assembly Election Results 2026: The counting hall in Rashbehari — round by round
At the designated counting centre for Rashbehari, 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.
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.
Rashbehari is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Kolkata Dakshin Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashutosh Chatterjee (Congress), Dasgupta Swapan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debasish Kumar (Deba) (Trinamool Congress), Dilip Chandra Halder (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manas Ghosh (Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation)), Sk Alamgir (Independent), Debashis Nath (Independent), Gopal Ghosh (Independent), and Pankaj Thakkar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, DEBASISH KUMAR of the Trinamool Congress won Rashbehari with a margin of 21,414 votes. The runner-up was Lt. Gen. () Subrata Saha of the BJP. In 2016, Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay of the TMC had won the seat with a margin of 14,553 votes. round-by-round trends from Rashbehari 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.