Dantan Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ajit Kumar Jana wins by 10,376 vote margin
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Dantan Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Ajit Kumar Jana wins by 10,376 vote margin

Ajit Kumar Jana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Utpal Datta (Congress), Manik Maiti (Trinamool Congress), Maidul Hoda (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Shyamal Kanti Daspattanayek (Communist Party of India), Subhash Das (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Ajit Kumar Kanango (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Dantan 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. Dantan is a General constituency under the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN of the Trinamool Congress won by a margin of 623 votes. The 2016 winner was Bikram Chandra Pradhan of the TMC. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Dantan in 2026.
16:45 (IST) May 06
Dantan Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Ajit Kumar Jana wins by 10,376 vote margin

In Dantan, Ajit Kumar Jana of the BJP secured a closely fought victory, polling 1,10,259 votes and defeating TMC’s Manik Maiti by a margin of 10,376 votes. CPI’s Shyamal Kanti Daspattanayek finished third with 3,580 votes, as the constituency witnessed a competitive contest ending in a BJP win.

18:20 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Sadar Election Result 2026: Dilip Ghosh leads with a 16090-vote margin
In Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, BJP's Dilip Ghosh is currently leading with 55,508 votes, holding a margin of 16,090 over TMC's Pradip Sarkar, who has gathered 39,418 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
18:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 179 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 179 seats. They've secured 11 wins so far and are leading in 168 constituencies, which would put them over the majority threshold if these leads hold. The TMC is at 106 seats, having won 2 and leading in 104, meaning they still need 42 more seats to reach the majority.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana currently holds the lead with 100,857 votes, while TMC's Manik Maiti is trailing at 90,034 votes. The margin between the two stands at 10,823 votes as tallying continues in this West Bengal seat.
17:46 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tally update as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, no alliance has crossed that mark yet. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 105 seats and have won 10, giving them a tally of 115 and leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, needing 58 more to reach the majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from leads, with no seats declared in its favour so far.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Nayagram Election Results 2026: BJP's Amiya Kisku leads over sitting TMC MLA
In Nayagram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amiya Kisku is currently leading with 93,531 votes, holding a margin of 6,801 over TMC's Dulal Murmu, who has accumulated 86,730 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dulal Murmu, who finds himself trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this constituency.
17:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 164, TMC at 121
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 164, with 11 seats won and 153 leads, putting it 16 seats past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 121, with 2 seats won and 119 leads, and still needs 27 more to reach the majority mark.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana leads with 10,532-vote margin
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajit Kumar Jana is currently leading the count with 100,056 votes, holding a margin of 10,532 over TMC's Manik Maiti, who has gathered 89,524 votes so far. Jana, 71, holds a graduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
17:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
16:52 (IST) May 04
Keshiary Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhadra Hemram leads by 11,349 votes
In the Keshiary constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bhadra Hemram is currently leading with 72,813 votes, holding an 11,349-vote margin over TMC's Ramjiban Mandi, who has gathered 61,464 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Paresh Murmu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
16:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 198 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
BJP holds a tally of 205 seats in West Bengal, leading in 198 constituencies with 7 declared wins, well past the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly. TMC is trailing with a tally of 83, having won 1 seat and leading in 82. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold through the remainder of counting.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana currently holds the lead with 88,974 votes, while TMC's Manik Maiti is trailing at 79,970 votes. The margin between the two stands at 9,004 votes at this stage of counting.
16:19 (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 44 seats and is leading in 41 more, taking its tally to 85. The LDF has won 25 seats and is leading in 11, giving it a tally of 36, still needing 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 19 seats in Kerala.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Nayagram Election Result 2026: BJP's Amiya Kisku leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Nayagram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amiya Kisku is currently leading with 77,456 votes, holding a margin of 5,780 over the trailing TMC candidate Dulal Murmu, who has gathered 71,676 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dulal Murmu, who finds himself trailing in the count at this stage of the tally.
15:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 214 seats, leading in 210 of those with 4 declared wins, and is well past the majority threshold if current leads hold. TMC has a tally of 65 seats, with 1 win and 64 leads, and still needs 83 more seats to reach the majority mark.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana holding a lead over TMC's Manik Maiti. Jana has accumulated 68,719 votes against Maiti's 65,874, keeping a margin of 2,845 votes between the two. The result for this seat is yet to be declared as the final rounds of counting remain in progress.
15:36 (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 trends hold. The alliance has won 27 seats outright and is leading in 57 more, giving it a combined tally of 84. The LDF has won 17 seats and is leading in 19, putting its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats, with 5 of those already declared.
15:26 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Sadar Election Results 2026: Dilip Ghosh leads Pradip Sarkar by 9,635 votes
In Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, BJP's Dilip Ghosh is currently leading with 29,155 votes. TMC's Pradip Sarkar is trailing at 19,520 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,635. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
15:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 211 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP well ahead with leads in 211 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 69 seats, needing 79 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
15:02 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana leads with narrow margin
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Ajit Kumar Jana, aged 71, is currently leading with 52,028 votes, holding a margin of 2,645 over TMC's Manik Maiti, who has gathered 49,383 votes so far. The sitting seat is held by the TMC, though the incumbent does not figure among the candidates in the current count.
14:51 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where a party or alliance needs 64 seats to form a government, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 97, with 4 seats won and leads in 93 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 25, all from leads and none yet declared. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
14:40 (IST) May 04
Nayagram Election Results 2026: BJP's Amiya Kisku leads as TMC incumbent trails
In Nayagram, West Bengal, BJP candidate Amiya Kisku is currently leading with 63,362 votes, holding a margin of 5,895 over the trailing TMC candidate. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dulal Murmu, who is contesting but finds himself trailing with 57,467 votes as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
14:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 195 constituencies, putting its tally well past the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC, in contrast, is leading in 82 seats and would need 66 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
14:18 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana is currently leading with 52,028 votes, holding a margin of 2,645 over TMC's Manik Maiti, who has accumulated 49,383 votes so far. The sitting MLA, BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN of TMC, is not among the candidates in the current count.
14:08 (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 a tally of 81, with 7 seats won and leads in 74 more. The LDF, trailing considerably, has a tally of 39, comprising 2 won seats and leads in 37. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Nayagram Election Results 2026: TMC's Dulal Murmu leads over BJP rival
In the Nayagram constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Dulal Murmu is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dulal Murmu, who has accumulated 48,908 votes so far. BJP's Amiya Kisku is trailing with 53,341 votes, putting the margin between the two at 4,433 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency.
13:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in 187 constituencies and needs 148 seats for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 87 seats, requiring 61 more to reach that mark. At this stage of counting, neither party has crossed the majority threshold, leaving the final picture still to take shape.
13:34 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads in West Bengal seat
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana holds the lead with 39,874 votes, while TMC's Manik Maiti is trailing at 38,628 votes. The margin between the two stands at 1,246 votes, keeping this West Bengal seat closely contested as tallying continues.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana leads by 1,246 votes over TMC
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajit Kumar Jana is currently leading with 39,874 votes, holding a margin of 1,246 over TMC's Manik Maiti, who has accumulated 38,628 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Bikram Chandra Pradhan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:13 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads narrowly in West Bengal seat
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting remains underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana is currently leading with 33,104 votes, while TMC's Manik Maiti is trailing close behind at 33,203 votes, leaving the contest remarkably tight with a margin of just 99 votes separating the two. The sitting seat holder from TMC is not among the candidates in the current count.
13:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 96 constituencies, giving it a tally that comfortably crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:51 (IST) May 04
Keshiary Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhadra Hemram leads by 4,010 votes in West Bengal seat
In the Keshiary constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bhadra Hemram is currently leading with 29,519 votes, holding a margin of 4,010 over TMC's Ramjiban Mandi, who has accumulated 25,509 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's PARESH MURMU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
12:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, putting it 33 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 89 seats and needs 59 more to reach the majority threshold. Counting continues across the state with no party having crossed the finish line yet.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: TMC's Manik Maiti Ahead of BJP Rival
Counting is still in progress for the Dantan constituency in West Bengal, and a final result hasn't been announced. Currently, TMC's Manik Maiti is leading in the vote count, securing 23,932 votes compared to BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana, who has garnered 20,914 votes. Maiti is ahead of Jana by a margin of 3,018 votes at this point in the counting, indicating a close race for this West Bengal seat.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Results 2026: TMC's Manik Maiti leads over BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with TMC's Manik Maiti holding a lead of 3,018 votes over BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana, who has accumulated 20,914 votes against Maiti's 23,932. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:08 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, which if sustained would take them past the majority mark. NDA is currently leading in 67 seats, trailing the pace needed for a majority by 51. SPA holds leads in 38 seats at this stage of counting, needing 80 more to reach the majority threshold. No alliance has crossed the majority mark on declared results so far.
11:57 (IST) May 04
Kharagpur Sadar Election Result 2026: Dilip Ghosh leads with a margin of 3156 votes
In Kharagpur Sadar, West Bengal, BJP's Dilip Ghosh is currently leading with 6,229 votes, holding a margin of 3,156 over TMC's Pradip Sarkar, who has gathered 3,073 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 154 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting still underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 154 constituencies, putting it six seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently leading in 109 seats and would need 39 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet in the state, keeping the final picture very much in the making.
11:36 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana holds the lead with 6,165 votes, while TMC's Manik Maiti is trailing at 4,627 votes, putting the current margin at 1,538 votes between the two. The sitting seat belongs to the All India Trinamool Congress, whose incumbent BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN is not among the candidates in the current count.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajit Kumar Jana leads by 1,538 votes
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Ajit Kumar Jana is currently leading with 6,165 votes, holding a margin of 1,538 over TMC's Manik Maiti, who has gathered 4,627 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:16 (IST) May 04
Keshiary Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhadra Hemram leads by 1,533 votes in West Bengal seat
In the Keshiary constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Bhadra Hemram is currently leading with 9,618 votes, holding a margin of 1,533 over TMC's Ramjiban Mandi, who has accumulated 8,085 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's PARESH MURMU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with 155 seats, TMC trails at 101
Counting is underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, putting it 7 seats ahead of that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach a majority. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the state.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: No star candidate, Congress leads early count
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with Congress candidate Utpal Datta holding a lead at this stage. The sitting seat, previously held by TMC's BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN, is being closely watched as CPI's Shyamal Kanti Daspattanayek is also among those leading in the early count. Vote totals are yet to reflect the full picture as the tally continues to build.
10:45 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark so far
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 95 seats, leaving them 23 short of that mark. SPA is currently leading in 64 constituencies and would need 54 more seats to reach the majority threshold. NDA is trailing with leads in 37 seats, needing 81 more to cross the majority mark. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Keshiary Election Results 2026: Ramjiban Mandi of TMC Ahead in Early Tally
In West Bengal's Keshiary constituency, TMC candidate Ramjiban Mandi is currently in the lead with 4,101 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Bhadra Hemram, who has secured 4,816 votes so far, creating a difference of 715 votes between them. The incumbent MLA for this seat is TMC's PARESH MURMU, who is not currently among the top three candidates in the ongoing count. The counting process is still underway.
10:25 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count unfolds
As the vote count continues across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the majority mark of 148, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 53 seats and requires 95 more to cross the halfway point. No results have been officially declared yet, and the situation is expected to evolve as counting progresses.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Result: No star candidate in the fray, counting under way
In the Dantan constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently under way with no result declared yet. The sitting seat, held by TMC's BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN, is seeing a contest where Congress candidate Utpal Datta and CPI's Shyamal Kanti Daspattanayek are both showing leads at this stage. Early counting figures are still coming in and the final picture from this West Bengal seat is yet to emerge.
10:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Early leads show a close contest at the top, with candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively leading in 68 seats. SPA is trailing close behind with a tally of 66 seats, still needing 52 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back, leading in 39 constituencies and requiring 79 additional seats to cross the threshold. No alliance has yet come close enough to confirm a majority at this stage.
09:55 (IST) May 04
Dantan Election Results: Congress in the Dantan contest
The Congress has fielded Utpal Datta in Dantan. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Nayagram Election Results 2026: Congress leads as counting progresses in West Bengal
In the Nayagram constituency of West Bengal, Congress candidate Prasanta Murmu is currently leading as votes are being counted. CPM's Dr. Pulin Bihari Baske is also showing in the early returns. The seat is currently held by TMC's DULAL MURMU, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is ongoing and the final picture is yet to emerge.
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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.
Dantan is a General constituency in West Bengal, falling under the Medinipur Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ajit Kumar Jana (Bharatiya Janata Party), Utpal Datta (Congress), Manik Maiti (Trinamool Congress), Maidul Hoda (Aam Janata Unnayan party), Shyamal Kanti Daspattanayek (Communist Party of India), Subhash Das (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Ajit Kumar Kanango (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, BIKRAM CHANDRA PRADHAN of the Trinamool Congress won Dantan with a margin of 623 votes. The runner-up was Shaktipada Nayak of the BJP. In 2016, Bikram Chandra Pradhan of the TMC had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Dantan 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.