Nandigram, Murshidabad, Malda, Dinhata Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP emerges dominant force in Bengal as results unfold

The Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has secured victories in two constituencies in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, with both wins coming from Murshidabad district.

Humayun Kabir emerged as the standout performer for the party, winning from Rejinagar with 1,23,536 votes and a massive margin of 58,876 votes after 15 rounds of counting.

He also won the Nowda constituency, polling 86,463 votes and securing victory by a margin of 27,943 votes after 21 rounds.

These twin victories mark AJUP’s presence in the Assembly, with both seats contributing to the party’s overall tally in the state.

In the Debra Assembly constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Subhashis Om has secured a decisive victory after the completion of all 18 rounds of EVM counting. He polled 1,14,463 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Rajib Banerjee by a margin of 28,801 votes.

CPI(M)’s Sumit Adhikari finished a distant third, while candidates from Congress and other parties trailed significantly behind. NOTA received 1,087 votes in the constituency.

The result marks a significant win for the BJP in Debra, further adding to its tally in the ongoing West Bengal election results.

In the Tapaan Assembly constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Budhrai Tudu has secured a decisive victory after the completion of all 17 rounds of EVM counting. He polled 1,05,780 votes, defeating All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Chintamani Biha by a margin of 36,987 votes.

Candidates from other parties, including the Revolutionary Socialist Party, Congress, BSP, and others, trailed far behind in the contest. NOTA received 1,441 votes.

The result underlines a strong performance by the BJP in the constituency, with a comfortable winning margin.

The Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) has opened its account in the West Bengal Assembly elections with victories in two constituencies, both secured by Humayun Kabir.

In Rejinagar (70), Humayun Kabir won convincingly with 1,23,536 votes, defeating his nearest rival by a massive margin of 58,876 votes after all 15 rounds of counting.

He also emerged victorious in Nowda (74), polling 86,463 votes and winning by a margin of 27,943 votes after 21 rounds of EVM counting.

These wins mark a notable performance for AJUP, with significant margins in both constituencies

In the Itahar Assembly constituency, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Mosaraf Hussen has secured a decisive victory after the completion of all 15 rounds of EVM counting. He polled 98,172 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sabita Barman by a margin of 27,878 votes.

Congress candidate Amal Acharjee finished third with 28,045 votes, while CPI nominee Utpal Das and other candidates trailed significantly. NOTA received 699 votes in the constituency.

Janata Dal (United) leader Shravan Kumar says, "I have said that this time Didi's farewell is certain. The ballot boxes will open, counting will begin, and today Didi will go home. Any government that commits atrocities or tries to disturb brotherhood and communal harmony never returns to power at any cost."

West Bengal's business community, led by influential voices like Harsh Goenka, is thrilled with the BJP's decisive 2026 election mandate, viewing it as the long-awaited catalyst for economic resurgence.

Key expectations-

1. Development returns to the forefront, ending stagnation

2. Jobs and investments surge under stable governance

3. A cohesive social climate fosters growth and unity

Harsh Goenka's X post hails this as the spark Bengal's economy desperately needed after years of perceived syndicate hurdles.

BJP secured victories in eight West Bengal assembly seats amid its broader 2026 triumph. The party has won Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Medinipur, Monteswar, Burwan, Jamuria, Bhatar and Asansol Dakshin, bolstering its lead exceeding 195 seats across 293 contested constituencies.

The party has won Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Medinipur, Monteswar, Bhatar, and Asansol Dakshin, bolstering its lead exceeding 195 seats across 293 contested constituencies. These gains span hills, jungle mahals, and industrial belts, underscoring BJP's sweep.

On Bengal Election results, Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Pratap Singh says, "I extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Bengal who have put their seal of approval on the services of the country's PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, and everyone, ended fear, and established the BJP. In the future, Bengal's development will now take place with much greater strength, and Bengal, Hindutva, and the people of Bengal will be visible in the mainstream of the country."

BJP's Agnimitra Paul retains Bengal's Asansol Dakshin seat, defeating TMC's Tapas Banerjee by 40,839 votes, as per EC.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has so far won four seats in West Bengal.

The vote counting trends in West Bengal assembly elections 2026 have delivered a stunning blow to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surging ahead toward a majority while several party heavyweights trail their rivals. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the undisputed face of TMC, is back in the lead after trailing behind her rival in her traditional stronghold of Bhabanipur.

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BJP and TMC won 1 seat each in West Bengal as the vote counting in the state is still underway.

West Bengal Election Results 2026: The vote counting trends in West Bengal assembly elections 2026 have delivered a stunning blow to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surging ahead toward a majority while several party heavyweights trail their rivals. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the undisputed face of TMC, is back in the lead after trailing behind her rival in her traditional stronghold of Bhabanipur. This comes as TMC grapples with broader setbacks, staring at defeat after 15 years in power following voter deletions under Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

West Bengal's assembly elections show All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) stalwart Avijit De Bhowmik trailing in Cooch Behar (Dakshin), a crucial seat under the Cooch Behar Lok Sabha that signals regional strength in the North. Similarly, Harihar Das of AITC is behind in Sitalkuchi, compounding concerns over the party's hold on sensitive northern border areas long marked as flashpoints. Udayan Guha's trailing position in Dinhata further underscores vulnerabilities in these pivotal battlegrounds, where early indicators point to a shifting voter mandate.

The BJP hails West Bengal's dramatic political shift as the latest milestone in a nationwide surge toward progress, declaring that "from the heartland to Bengal, the map isn’t just expanding, it’s the belief of a nation determined to progress." North to Northeast, the colour shift is no longer subtle—Bengal marks a pivotal chapter in BJP's unstoppable story, building on recent victories to cement dominance across India's diverse regions. "Together, building a #viksitbharat by 2047," the party proclaims, framing TMC's trailing heavyweights and early leads as public endorsement of development over dynastic rule amid ongoing vote counting.

BJP leaders, Virendra Sachdeva celebrate party's victory in West Bengal, Assam with 'mishti doi'. Trends suggest the BJP is heading towards a big majority in West Bengal and Assam.

Security measures have been significantly enhanced across West Bengal as vote counting continues for the assembly elections. Authorities have tightened security at all 294 counting centers statewide, with three-tier arrangements including central forces, state police, and rapid response teams to prevent disruptions. This escalation follows CM Mamata Banerjee's accusations of deliberate power cuts near EVM strongrooms and BJP collusion, alongside TMC's claims of ballot tampering, prompting Election Commission assurances of transparency. Special attention is on urban battlegrounds like Kolkata, industrial hubs in North 24 Parganas, and sensitive northern seats such as Dinhata and Murshidabad, where multi-party clashes and historical flashpoints heighten risks.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan joins party workers in celebration over poll trends favouring party. He said, "The entire country is excited."

Clashes and violence broke out at a counting centre in Asansol on Monday as vote counting for the West Bengal Assembly elections continued across the state. The incident took place at the Asansol Engineering College counting centre, where a scuffle between polling agents escalated into unrest. Chairs and vehicles were vandalised during the clash, prompting security personnel to resort to a lathicharge to disperse those gathered. According to Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate Commissioner Pranav Kumar, miscreants targeted a political party camp, and efforts are underway to identify those involved. "A political party camp was vandalised. The people responsible for the vandalism are being identified," he said. The violence comes as a fiercely contested election shows dramatic trends in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has crossed the majority mark, posing a serious challenge to the All India Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee.

Women workers of the BJP carry paper cones of 'jhalmuri' and sing 'jhal legeche' as they celebrate party's performance in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Out of the 293 seats, the saffron party is currently leading on around 189 seats as of now.

"In view of the counting process of the General Election to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which is expected to continue throughout the day to complete the entire process of counting and in order to maintain public order, peace and tranquility within the jurisdiction of Kolkata Police, it is hereby notified that no victory procession, rally, or public celebration in connection with election results shall be carried out on May 4 (Monday). This restriction shall apply uniformly to all political parties or groups without exception", said Kolkata Police .

"Victory processions, if any, may be conducted on 5th May, 2026 or thereafter, only after obtaining prior permission from the Officer-in-Charge of the concerned Police Station. All such permitted processions shall strictly adhere to the prevailing rules and guidelines and the conditions imposed in the permission", Kolkata Police added.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed SIR for the emerging poll debacle in the 2026 assembly elections, while expressing cautious optimism that final results could still favour TMC. Banerjee specifically pointed to 'SIR'- likely referencing Suvendu Adhikari's role or broader opposition strategies—as a key factor behind TMC's apparent setbacks during ongoing vote counting. Despite early trends, she urged supporters to stay patient, stating "still have hopes, wait for polling to end," amid live updates from the Election Commission's tallying of 293 seats.

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— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 4, 2026

Union MoS and former state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said, "The trends show the formation of a BJP Government in the state. 'Ram Rajya' has arrived in West Bengal."

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya says, "TMC's current political system has ended, and the people's government is going to be formed."

Women perform 'shankhnaad', 'dudhabhishek' on Varanasi's ghat for BJP's victory in West Bengal.

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari leading with over 3,000 votes from the Nandigram seat in West Bengal.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats in West Bengal.

TMC candidate Sabina Yeasmin is leading with over 16,000 votes from Sujapur seat in West Bengal.

BJP candidate Ajay Ray is leading with over 12,000 votes from Dinhata seat in West Bengal.