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Sainthia Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha leads over sitting TMC MLA

Archana Ankur (Mondal) (Congress), Krishna Kanta Saha (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debu Chunari (Communist Party of India (Marxist)),...

The Times of India | May 06, 2026, 22:20:22 IST

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22:20 (IST), May, 06

Sainthia Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Krishna Kanta Saha wins by 10,306 vote margin

In Sainthia, Krishna Kanta Saha of BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,15,054 votes and defeating TMC’s Nilabati Saha by a margin of 10,306 votes. CPI(M)’s Debu Chunari finished a distant third with 9,478 votes, as the constituency went in favour of the BJP.

18:29 (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 mark if the current leads 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, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

Nanoor Election Results 2026: BJP's Khokan Das leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Nanoor, West Bengal, BJP's Khokan Das is currently leading with 49,595 votes, holding a margin of 1,564 over TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who has accumulated 48,031 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who is trailing in this closely contested count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal 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 won seats and leads in 104. BJP still needs counting to firm up before any result can be called final.

17:56 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails

In the Sainthia assembly constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is currently leading with 51,873 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is trailing at 36,678 votes. The margin between the two stands at 15,195 votes at this stage of counting.

17:45 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

17:34 (IST), May, 04

Nanoor Election Results 2026: BJP's Khokan Das leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Nanoor, West Bengal, BJP candidate Khokan Das is currently leading with 49,595 votes, holding a margin of 1,564 over TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who has accumulated 48,031 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who is trailing in the count as votes continue to be tallied. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 164 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the majority mark. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 153 more, giving it a tally of 164. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 119, putting its tally at 121. BJP needs 16 fewer seats than the majority mark to hold its current position, while TMC still needs 27 more to reach 148.

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17:11 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails in West Bengal

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is currently leading with 44,836 votes, while sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is trailing on 33,450 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,386 votes as the contest continues.

17:01 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that mark if current trends hold. The alliance has won 23 seats outright and is leading in 74 more, putting its tally at 97. Congress and its allies are leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving them a tally of 21. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

Nanoor Election Results 2026: BJP's Khokan Das leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Nanoor, West Bengal, BJP candidate Khokan Das is currently leading with 40,403 votes, holding a margin of 2,023 over TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who has polled 38,380 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. The contest remains close, with results yet to be declared.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 205 seats

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 7 seats and is currently leading in 198 more, giving it a tally of 205. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 82, for a tally of 83, meaning it still needs 65 seats to reach the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 55 seats at this stage.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: BJP leads as TMC incumbent trails by 4,577 votes

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is currently leading with 31,297 votes, holding a margin of 4,577 over the sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha, who has polled 26,720 votes so far. The incumbent, contesting on a TMC ticket, finds herself trailing at this stage of counting as results from the seat are still being tallied.

16:17 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark with 133 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 131 seats and have won 2, taking their tally to 133, which has crossed the majority mark, though no confirmed majority is declared yet. NDA is leading in 56 seats with no wins so far, giving it a tally of 56 and still needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and leads in 37, placing its tally at 41, trailing well behind the current pace.

16:06 (IST), May, 04

Nanoor Election Result 2026: TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi leads in Nanoor

In Nanoor constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Bidhan Chandra Majhi is currently leading the count. The 45-year-old post-graduate, who holds a clean record with no criminal cases, has accumulated 26,689 votes so far. BJP's Khokan Das is trailing with 31,144 votes, placing the gap between the two candidates at 4,455 votes as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 214 seats, leading in 210 and having won 4, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC, by contrast, has a tally of 65, leading in 64 seats with 1 won, and still needs 83 more seats to reach the majority threshold.

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15:44 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads in West Bengal seat

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading the contest, holding on to a position she has occupied before. The BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is trailing at this stage as votes continue to be counted in this closely watched seat.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result 2026: TMC's Nilabati Saha Ahead, BJP Hot on Her Heels

The vote count is ongoing in Sainthia, West Bengal, and it looks like TMC's Nilabati Saha is currently in the lead with 23,393 votes. However, BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is right behind her, trailing by just 1,037 votes with 24,430 votes counted so far. Nilabati Saha, the incumbent TMC MLA, is aiming to hold onto her seat as the counting continues.

15:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 210 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 70 seats and needs 78 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads over BJP

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator, Nilabati Saha, is currently leading with 19,495 votes against BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha, who is trailing at 17,995 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,500 votes as tallying continues in this keenly watched seat.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 192 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 85 seats and needs 63 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads over BJP

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, the counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading with 19,495 votes, holding a margin of 1,500 votes over BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha, who has polled 17,995 votes so far. The contest remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied in this reserved segment.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilabati Saha leads by 1500 votes

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Nilabati Saha is currently leading the count with 19,495 votes. BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is trailing at 17,995 votes, leaving a margin of 1,500 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nilabati Saha, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.

13:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With results still coming in across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, putting its tally well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 84 seats, needing 64 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as counting continues through the remaining constituencies.

13:43 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: Incumbent Nilabati Saha leads for TMC

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading the count. The 55-year-old graduate, who carries a clean record with no criminal cases, has accumulated 13,610 votes so far. BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is trailing with 15,238 votes, placing the margin between the two candidates at 1,628 votes as counting continues in this SC-reserved seat.

13:10 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results formally declared yet, BJP is currently leading in 182 of West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, putting it 34 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and would need 60 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state with results still to be confirmed.

12:59 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads in West Bengal seat

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading the contest, with BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha trailing behind. The seat has drawn attention given the incumbent's presence in the race, and watchers are keeping a close eye on how the final numbers settle as counting progresses.

12:27 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 180 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, currently leading in 180 constituencies and sitting 32 seats clear of the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and needs 58 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, with counting still very much in motion across the state.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads in Sainthia

Counting is underway in the Sainthia assembly constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading the race. The seat falls under constituency number 289 in the state. With results still being tallied, the final outcome in Sainthia is yet to be determined as the counting process continues.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats ahead of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is leading in 108 seats and needs 40 more to reach that mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the contest closely watched as counting continues across the state.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent Nilabati Saha leads in West Bengal seat

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Nilabati Saha is currently leading the contest, looking to retain the seat she holds. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.

11:23 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results 2026: TMC's Nilabati Saha Ahead, BJP Hot on Her Heels

Counting is underway in Sainthia, West Bengal, and it's a close race! TMC's sitting MLA, Nilabati Saha, is currently in the lead. The 55-year-old has secured 5,214 votes so far. However, BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha is right behind her, with 5,608 votes tallied, making the gap a mere 394 votes. Nilabati Saha, who currently holds the seat, is aiming to retain her position as the counting continues.

11:13 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark stays in play

Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 152 constituencies, putting its tally just above the threshold, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is leading in 106 seats, needing 42 more to reach the majority mark. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats.

11:02 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent watches from outside as counting unfolds

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, the sitting TMC legislator NILABATI SAHA is not among the candidates reflected in the current counting picture. With no star candidate in the fray from the payload, the contest at this stage features SUCI(C) and an Independent contender, both registered as leading, though vote totals are yet to firm up as counting continues in this West Bengal seat.

10:32 (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 156 constituencies, putting its tally just eight short of the 148-seat majority mark. TMC is leading in 74 seats, needing 74 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture remains fluid as rounds continue.

10:21 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent watches from outside as counting unfolds

The Sainthia constituency in West Bengal is seeing an active count with no candidate from the sitting TMC legislator's camp among those currently in the frame. Incumbent NILABATI SAHA of All India Trinamool Congress is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. SUCI(C)'s Naba Kumar Das, 66, and Independent candidate Biswanath Bhalla are both shown leading at this stage, with vote totals yet to be updated as counting continues.

10:12 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results 2026: Watching the numbers build in Sainthia's count

Votes cast in Sainthia 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 Sainthia.

10:02 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Sainthia

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Sainthia, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Sainthia.

10:01 (IST), May, 04

Nanoor Election Result 2026: Bidhan Chandra Majhi of TMC leads early count

In the Nanoor constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Bidhan Chandra Majhi is currently leading as counting progresses. The sitting MLA, who is contesting to retain the seat, holds the top position at this stage. CPM's Shyamali Pradhan is also among those reflected in the leading positions. With vote totals yet to be updated, the contest in this Scheduled Caste constituency remains one to watch as the count moves forward.

09:52 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results: Reading the lead: what counting trends mean in Sainthia

As counting progresses in Sainthia, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.

09:42 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results 2026: Krishna Kanta Saha's BJP tally being counted in Sainthia

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

09:32 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Elections 2026: At the counting centre: how Sainthia's ballots are processed

At the designated counting centre for Sainthia, 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.

09:23 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with counting still under way

Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front, leading in 44 constituencies against TMC's 22. No seats have been formally declared on either side yet. With the majority mark sitting at 148, BJP still needs 104 more seats to cross that threshold while TMC requires 126. Others account for a tally of one seat at this stage of counting.

09:22 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Assembly Election Results 2026: Parties and candidates on edge as Sainthia's count progresses

Candidates representing CONG, BJP, CPM, TMC, BSP, AJUP, GGP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Sainthia 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.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: TMC incumbent absent from early count

Counting is underway in the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, where neither of the two candidates currently reflected in the early tally carries the TMC ticket. Sitting MLA Nilabati Saha of the All India Trinamool Congress does not appear among the leading names at this stage. SUCI(C) candidate Naba Kumar Das, 66, and Independent candidate Biswanath Bhalla are both showing in the count, though vote totals are yet to be updated as tallying continues.

09:12 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Elections 2026: How Sainthia's result feeds into West Bengal's big picture

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

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Result: SUCI(C)'s Naba Kumar Das leads early count

In the Sainthia constituency of West Bengal, SUCI(C) candidate Naba Kumar Das is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's NILABATI SAHA, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. An independent candidate, Biswanath Bhalla, is also among those leading at this stage, keeping the contest open as votes continue to be tallied.

09:02 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Assembly Election Results 2026: Sainthia among West Bengal's 294 Assembly constituencies May 4

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

08:52 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Election Results: Has Sainthia's vote pattern shifted since 2021?

As counting progresses in Sainthia, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when NILABATI SAHA of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

08:42 (IST), May, 04

Sainthia Elections 2026: Reading the rounds: what Sainthia's count is showing

In Sainthia, 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.

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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.

Sainthia is a Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Birbhum Lok Sabha segment. 9 candidates are contesting in 2026: Archana Ankur (Mondal) (Congress), Krishna Kanta Saha (Bharatiya Janata Party), Debu Chunari (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Nilabati Saha (Trinamool Congress), Sanjay Mete (Bahujan Samaj Party), Astam Mal (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Koushik Saha (Gondvana Gantantra Party), Naba Kumar Das (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Biswanath Bhalla (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, NILABATI SAHA of the Trinamool Congress won Sainthia. In 2016, Nilabati Saha of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Sainthia 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.

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Sainthia Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Krishna Kanta Saha leads over sitting TMC MLA

In Sainthia, Krishna Kanta Saha of BJP secured a comfortable victory, polling 1,15,054 votes and defeating TMC’s Nilabati Saha by a margin of 10,306 votes. CPI(M)’s Debu Chunari finished a distant third with 9,478 votes, as the constituency went in favour of the BJP.

Votes cast in Sainthia 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 Sainthia.

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Sainthia, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Sainthia.

As counting progresses in Sainthia, an early lead does not guarantee the final result — the full picture will only emerge as later rounds are counted and the definitive tally is declared.

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

At the designated counting centre for Sainthia, 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.

Candidates representing CONG, BJP, CPM, TMC, BSP, AJUP, GGP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Sainthia 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.

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

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

As counting progresses in Sainthia, the emerging tallies will be compared with the 2021 result when NILABATI SAHA of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. May 4 final declaration will show how the vote distribution has evolved.

In Sainthia, 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.

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