Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results 2026 Highlights: The vote counting is currently underway across West Bengal’s 293 assembly constituencies as the intense electoral cycle draws to a close on May 4.

With a record-breaking voter participation of around 92.47 per cent, the political climate was charged with anticipation as the state awaits the outcome of a fiercely contested battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Key pointers of Kolkata, South and North Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly

  1. Kolkata’s critical role: North and South divisions serve as urban battlegrounds with key contests in Bhabanipur, Ballygunge, Rashbehari, and Tollygunge.
  2. Diverse Kolkata constituencies: Includes Chowringhee, Behala Paschim, Kasba, Kolkata Port, Maniktala, Beleghata, Jorasanko, and Shyampukur, reflecting city-wide government performance.
  3. North 24 Parganas hubs: Industrial zones like Dum Dum, Baranagar, Kamarhati, Bidhannagar, Barrackpore, Rajarhat Newtown gauge voter trust amid admin tensions.
  4. North 24 Parganas expansion: Covers Barasat, Habra, Naihati, Bhatpara, plus sensitive Sandeshkhali for central-state conflict indicators.
  5. South 24 Parganas prestige: TMC’s next-gen leadership tested in Diamond Harbour, Jadavpur, Bhangar, and Baruipur Paschim.
  6. Howrah’s focus: Close monitoring of Howrah Madhya constituency for political shifts in this urban-industrial area.
  7. Hooghly’s historical seats: Singur, Arambagh, and Sreerampur highlight agrarian-industrial blend and past political significance.
  8. Urban sentiment gauge: Kolkata and North 24 Parganas reveal city voter views on governance amid ongoing election disputes.
  9. Rural-Urban mix impact: South 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Hooghly act as barometers for mandate in diverse economic belts.
  10. Seat tally deciders: Performance in these districts will shape final outcomes, power distribution, and TMC’s future.

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West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live: Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah & Hooghly Election Results

20:15 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Suvendu Adhikari Leads Mamata Banerjee by Narrow Margin in Round 16

In a high-profile contest from Bhabanipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari is currently leading All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee by a slim margin of 563 votes after 16 of 20 rounds of EVM counting.

Adhikari has polled 53,932 votes so far, while Mamata Banerjee is close behind with 53,369 votes, making it one of the tightest races in the West Bengal elections.

Other candidates, including CPI(M)’s Shrijeeb Biswas and Congress’ Pradip Prasad, are trailing by significant margins and are not in contention.

19:58 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Crosses 110 Wins, Maintains Strong Lead

As counting nears the final stages in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has further consolidated its lead, winning 111 seats and leading in 95 constituencies, taking its total tally to 206.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 44 seats and is leading in 37, with its total at 81, continuing to trail behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) have secured 2 seats each. Meanwhile, CPI(M) and AISF are yet to register wins but are leading in one seat each.

Out of 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 159 seats, while trends are available for 134, indicating a clear edge for the BJP as counting moves towards completion.

19:46 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Crosses 100 Wins

As counting progresses in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the 100-seat mark in declared results, winning 102 seats and leading in 104 constituencies, taking its total tally to 206.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured 44 seats and is leading in 37, with its total at 81, remaining behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) have won 2 seats each, while CPI(M) and AISF are yet to open their accounts but are leading in one seat each.

Out of 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 150 seats, while trends are available for 143, indicating that the BJP is inching closer to the majority mark as counting nears completion.

19:27 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP wins 91 seats

As counting progresses, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strengthened its position in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 91 seats and leading in 115, taking its total tally to 206.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 39 seats and is leading in 42, with its total standing at 81, continuing to trail behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in another, while the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has secured 2 seats. The CPI(M) and AISF are yet to register wins but are leading in one seat each.

Out of 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 133 seats, while trends are available for 160, indicating a clear advantage for the BJP as counting moves toward the final stages.

19:18 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Strengthens Lead

As counting advances in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to dominate the trends, winning 86 seats and leading in 118 constituencies, taking its total tally to 204.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured 37 seats and is leading in 46, with an overall tally of 83, remaining well behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in another, while the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has won 2 seats. The CPI(M) and AISF are yet to register wins but are leading in one seat each.

Out of the 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 126 seats, while trends are available for 167, indicating a strong and sustained edge for the BJP as counting nears completion.

19:09 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP tightens grip on power

As counting progresses in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has further strengthened its position, winning 77 seats and leading in 127 constituencies, taking its total tally to 204.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 33 seats and is leading in 50, with its total standing at 83, continuing to trail behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress has secured 1 seat and is leading in another, while the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has won 2 seats. The CPI(M) and AISF are yet to register wins but are leading in one seat each.

Out of 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 113 seats, while trends are available for 180 seats, indicating a clear advantage for the BJP as the counting heads towards the final stages.

18:49 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP wins 55 seats

As counting continues in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the clear frontrunner, winning 55 seats and leading in 149 constituencies, taking its total tally to 204.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured 24 seats so far and is leading in 59, with an overall tally of 83, trailing behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress has won 1 seat and is leading in another, while the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has won 2 seats but is not leading elsewhere.

Meanwhile, the CPI(M) and AISF are yet to open their winning accounts but are leading in one seat each.

Out of 293 constituencies, results have been declared in 82 seats, while trends are available for 211 seats, indicating a strong edge for the BJP as the counting moves forward.

18:28 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: TMC’s Sabina Yeasmin Registers Massive 60,000+ Vote Victory

In the Sujapur Assembly constituency, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Sabina Yeasmin has secured a landslide victory after the completion of all 20 rounds of EVM counting. She polled 1,12,795 votes, defeating Indian National Congress candidate Abdul Hannan by a huge margin of 60,287 votes.

Candidates from AISF, BJP, AIMIM and others trailed significantly behind in the contest, with none coming close to the winning margin. NOTA received 952 votes in the constituency.

The result highlights a dominant performance by the TMC in Sujapur, with one of the highest victory margins in the region.

18:16 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Surges Ahead

As counting progresses in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a commanding lead, winning 35 seats and leading in 170 constituencies, taking its overall tally to 205.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 14 seats and is leading in 68, with a total of 82 so far, trailing significantly behind the BJP.

The Indian National Congress has opened its account with 1 win and is leading in 1 more seat. The Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has secured 2 seats but is not leading in any additional constituencies.

Meanwhile, the CPI(M) and AISF are yet to register wins but are leading in one seat each.

Overall, results have been declared in 52 constituencies, while trends are available for 241 seats out of 293 counted so far, indicating a clear edge for the BJP at this stage.

18:02 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: JP Winning Seats List and Key Victories

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a strong performance across West Bengal, securing multiple seats with significant margins. Here’s a snapshot of key victories:

BJP opened its account with wins in Mekliganj (Dadhiram Ray, margin 29,584) and Dinhata (Ajay Ray, margin 17,447), followed by a strong showing in the hills with Kalimpong (Bharat Kumar Chetri, margin 21,464) and Darjeeling (Noman Rai, margin 6,057).

In north Bengal, the party continued its momentum with wins in Hemtabad, Tapan, and a massive victory in Habibpur, where Joyel Murmu won by a huge margin of 78,188 votes.

Moving to central and minority-dominated belts, BJP clinched Murshidabad (Gouri Sankar Ghosh, margin 31,521) and Burwan (Sukhen Kumar Bagdi, margin 22,300), along with Nakashipara.

In the industrial and urban belt, the party secured Naihati, Bhatpara, and Khardaha, while also winning Shyampukur and Jagatballavpur.

In Hooghly and surrounding regions, BJP posted strong wins in Balagarh (margin 41,914) and Goghat (margin 49,582).

The party dominated in Junglemahal and western districts, winning Nayagram, Jhargram, Medinipur, Joypur, Saltora, and Ranibandh, with several margins exceeding 30,000 votes.

In the Bardhaman-Asansol belt, BJP swept key seats including Jamalpur, Monteswar, Memari, Bhatar, and Purbasthali Uttar.

The party also secured Ausgram, Raniganj, Jamuria, Asansol Dakshin, and Barabani, consolidating its presence in industrial regions.

Overall, the BJP’s victories span across north Bengal, central districts, and the western belt, reflecting a broad-based electoral performance with several high-margin wins.

17:39 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP leads, TMC trails

As counting progresses across West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a clear lead, winning 18 seats and leading in 184 constituencies, taking its total to 202 so far. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 8 seats and is leading in 77, with a total of 85.

The Congress is yet to open its winning account but is leading in 2 seats. Smaller players, including the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) with leads in 2 seats, and the CPI(M) and AISF with one lead each, remain on the margins.

Overall, results have been declared in 26 seats, while trends are available for 267 constituencies out of 293 counted so far.

17:08 (IST) 4 May 2026
Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: TMC registers landslide victory in Metiaburuz Assembly constituency

In the Metiaburuz Assembly constituency, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured a massive win after the completion of all 11 rounds of EVM counting. TMC candidate Abdul Khaleque Molla won the seat with 1,24,230 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Bir Bahadur Singh by a huge margin of 87,879 votes.

CPI(M) candidate Monirul Islam finished a distant third with 9,567 votes, while Congress nominee Md Mukhtar and other candidates trailed far behind. NOTA received 1,685 votes in the constituency.

16:42 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Wins Burwan Assembly constituency

In the Burwan Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory after the completion of all 13 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Sukhen Kumar Bagdi won the seat with 91,661 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Protima Rajak by a margin of 22,300 votes.

Congress candidate Sanjit Das finished third with 18,440 votes, while other candidates, including those from smaller parties and independents, trailed significantly. NOTA received 2,500 votes in the constituency.

16:35 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Another win for BJP

In the Jamuria Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the seat after the completion of all 15 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Dr. Bijan Mukherjee secured 90,150 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Hareram Singh by a margin of 22,514 votes.

CPI(M) candidate Md. Sabbir Hussain finished third with 15,195 votes, while Congress nominee Tarun Kumar Ganguli and other candidates trailed far behind. NOTA received 1,701 votes in the constituency.

16:24 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Wins After Close Contest

In the Darjeeling Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory after the completion of all 17 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Noman Rai won the seat with 62,076 votes, defeating Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) candidate Bijoy Kumar Rai by a margin of 6,057 votes.

Independent candidate Ajoy Lucas Edwards finished third with 48,635 votes, making it a competitive three-way contest. Other candidates, including those from Congress and smaller parties, trailed significantly. NOTA received 2,040 votes in the constituency.

16:18 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Mamata Banerjee Maintains Lead

In the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Mamata Banerjee is leading, holding a margin of 7,184 votes over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who has secured 37,545 votes so far.

CPI(M) candidate Shrijeeb Biswas is trailing in third place with 1,577 votes, followed by Congress candidate Pradip Prasad with 783 votes. Other candidates, including independents and smaller parties, remain far behind in the contest. NOTA has received 464 votes.

16:00 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Another win for BJP

In the Kalimpong Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the seat after the completion of all 12 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Bharat Kumar Chetri secured 84,290 votes, defeating Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) candidate Ruden Sada Lepcha by a margin of 21,464 votes.

Independent candidate Bhernone Britto Lepcha finished third with 14,231 votes, while other candidates, including those from the Akhil Bharatiya Gorkha League, Congress, and CPI(M), trailed significantly. NOTA received 2,060 votes in the constituency.

15:44 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Registers Big Win

In the Asansol Dakshin Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory after the completion of all 15 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul won the seat with 1,19,582 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Tapas Banerjee by a massive margin of 40,839 votes.

CPI(M) candidate Silpi Chakraborty finished a distant third with 10,390 votes, while Congress nominee Souvik Mukherjee and other candidates trailed far behind. NOTA received 2,857 votes in the constituency.

15:41 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP wins after close contest

In the Bhatar Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious following the completion of all 14 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Soumen Karfa secured 98,820 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Shantanu Koner by a margin of 6,528 votes in a closely fought contest.

CPI(M) candidate Hasina Khatun finished third with 12,839 votes, while other candidates, including independents and Congress nominee Dhurjati Maji, trailed significantly behind. NOTA received 3,252 votes in the constituency.

15:33 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP wins seat

In the Monteswar Assembly constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory after the completion of all 21 rounds of EVM counting. BJP candidate Saikat Panja won the seat with 96,559 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Chowdhuri Siddiqullah by a margin of 14,798 votes.

The CPI(M)’s Anupam Ghosh finished third with 18,192 votes, while Congress candidate Jyotirmay Mondal secured 2,674 votes. Other candidates, including those from AJUP and BSP, remained far behind in the contest. NOTA received 1,360 votes in the constituency.

15:19 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Bhagawangola Result 2026 - TMC Registers Massive Win

In the Bhagawangola Assembly constituency, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has secured a decisive victory after the completion of all 21 EVM rounds of counting. TMC candidate Reyat Hossain Sarkar won the seat with 1,05,997 votes, defeating his nearest rival by a margin of 56,407 votes.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Mahamudal Hasan finished second with 49,590 votes, followed by Congress candidate Anju Begam with 29,440 votes. The BJP’s Bhaskar Sarkar trailed in fourth place with 23,104 votes. Other candidates, including those from AJUP and smaller parties, remained far behind, while NOTA accounted for 1,085 votes.

14:56 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads, TMC Follows

According to the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 191 seats, establishing a clear edge in the West Bengal Assembly election. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is currently ahead in 96 seats, trailing behind the BJP as counting progresses.

Among other parties, the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) is leading in 2 seats, while the Indian National Congress (INC), the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), and the All India Secular Front (AISF) are leading in one seat each. So far, trends are available for 292 out of the total 294 constituencies, with no seats officially declared as won yet.

14:08 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads in Baharampur

In Baharampur Assembly constituency (No. 72), as per EVM Round 7 of 15 counting trends, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subrata Maitra (Kanchan) is leading with 42,080 votes, while Congress candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trailing with 36,718 votes.

The BJP candidate is ahead by 5,362 votes, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) updates as counting continues.

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Naru Gopal Mukherjee is currently in third position with 18,034 votes, while other candidates remain far behind as counting progresses across remaining rounds.

13:55 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads in 194 Seats, TMC in 92

As per Election Commission of India (ECI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 194 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) is ahead in 92 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly.

The Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and All India Secular Front (AISF) are leading in 2 seats each, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) is ahead in 1 seat, according to the latest updates.

Counting is still underway across constituencies, and these figures reflect early trends as results continue to be updated round by round.

13:38 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: TMC Leads in Bally

In Bally Assembly constituency (No. 169), as per Round 3 of 15 counting trends, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Kailash Kumar Mishra is leading with 10,431 votes, while BJP candidate Sanjay Kumar Singh is trailing closely with 9,345 votes.

The TMC candidate is ahead by 1,086 votes, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) updates as counting progresses.

CPI(M), Congress, and other candidates remain significantly behind, while counting continues across remaining rounds.

13:19 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads in 188 Seats, TMC in 92 as per ECI

Election Commission of India (ECI) portal shows the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 188 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) is ahead in 92 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly.

The Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and All India Secular Front (AISF) are leading in 2 seats each, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) is leading in 1 seat, according to the latest counting updates.

Counting is still underway across constituencies, and these figures reflect early trends as results continue to be updated round by round.

13:02 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: TMC Leads in Basirhat Dakshin

In Basirhat Dakshin Assembly constituency (No. 124), as per Round 4 of 16 counting trends, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Surajit Mitra (Badal) is leading with 39,921 votes, while BJP candidate Dr. Sourya Banerjee is trailing with 19,342 votes.

The TMC candidate is ahead by a margin of 20,579 votes, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) updates as counting continues.

CPI(M), Congress, AIMIM, and Independent candidates remain significantly behind in the ongoing tally, with counting still in progress across remaining rounds.

12:48 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: Mamata Banerjee Extends Lead in Bhabanipur

In Bhabanipur Assembly constituency (No. 159), as per Round 6 of 20 counting trends, All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Mamata Banerjee is leading with 30,548 votes, while BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari has secured 11,155 votes.

Mamata Banerjee is ahead by a margin of 19,393 votes, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) updates as counting progresses.

Candidates from CPI(M), Congress, and Independents remain far behind in the ongoing tally, with counting still underway across remaining rounds.

12:37 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads in 174 Seats, TMC in 94 as per Early ECI Trends

Early party-wise trends from the Election Commission of India (ECI) show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 174 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) is ahead in 94 seats in the 294-member West Bengal Assembly.

The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M), and All India Secular Front (AISF) are each leading in 1 seat, according to the latest counting updates.

Counting is still underway across constituencies, and these figures reflect early trends as results continue to update round by round.

12:13 (IST) 4 May 2026

Kolkata, North/South Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly Election Results Live: BJP Leads in Bharatpur, TMC Trails close behind

In Bharatpur Assembly constituency (No. 69), as per Round 3 of 14 counting trends, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anamika Ghosh is leading with 18,389 votes, while All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) candidate Mustafijur Rahaman (Suman) is trailing with 16,618 votes.

The BJP is ahead by 1,771 votes, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) updates as counting continues.

The Congress candidate remains in third position, while other parties and Independents are significantly behind in the ongoing tally.