Panchla Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Gulsan Mullick defeats BJP’s Ranjan Paul by 38,320 votes
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Panchla Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TMC’s Gulsan Mullick defeats BJP’s Ranjan Paul by 38,320 votes

Gulsan Mullick (Trinamool Congress), Farid Mollah (All India Forward Bloc), Ranjan Paul (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rahul Pandey (Congress), Sekh Mohinuddin (Amra Bangalee), Shyamal Mondal (Independent), and Sujit Khan (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Panchla 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. Panchla is a General constituency. In 2021, GULSAN MULLICK of the Trinamool Congress won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Panchla in 2026.
17:19 (IST) May 06
Panchla Assembly Election Results 2026: TMC’s Gulsan Mullick wins by 38,320 votes
In Panchla, Gulsan Mullick of TMC secured a decisive victory, polling 1,23,967 votes and defeating BJP’s Ranjan Paul by a margin of 38,320 votes. Paul finished second with 85,647 votes after all 18 EVM rounds were counted.
18:20 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Pulak Roy holds a lead of 10,923 votes
In Uluberia Dakshin, West Bengal, TMC's sitting MLA Pulak Roy is leading with 55,467 votes, holding a margin of 10,923 over BJP's Swami Mangalananda Puri, who has gathered 44,544 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pulak Roy, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.
18:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and 168 more where it is currently leading. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and 104 where it is leading, meaning it still needs 42 seats to reach the majority mark.
17:57 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: Gulsan Mullick leads with a 34,508-vote margin
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently leading the count with 111,031 votes to his name. The 68-year-old incumbent is holding a margin of 34,508 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 76,523 votes and is trailing at this stage. With counting still in progress, Mullick's lead remains the defining number in Panchla so far.
17:46 (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 outright and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Pulak Roy holds lead over BJP rival
In Uluberia Dakshin, TMC's Pulak Roy is currently leading with 55,467 votes, holding a margin of 10,923 over BJP's Swami Mangalananda Puri, who has gathered 44,544 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Pulak Roy, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues in West Bengal. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
17:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 164, needs 148 for majority
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 leads in 153 more. TMC is placed at a tally of 121, having won 2 seats while leading in 119. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while TMC still requires 27 more.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: Gulsan Mullick leads with a 34,528-vote cushion
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading the count with 110,611 votes, holding a margin of 34,528 over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 76,083 votes and is trailing at this stage. Mullick, 68, is the sitting legislator from this seat and is looking to retain it as counting continues.
17:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, 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, taking its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Sankrail Election Results 2026: TMC's Priya Paul leads with 13,313-vote margin
In the Sankrail constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC MLA Priya Paul is currently leading the count with 96,278 votes. BJP's Barnali Dhali Naskar is trailing at 82,965 votes, leaving a margin of 13,313 between the two candidates. Paul, 55, a post-graduate and the incumbent from this SC-reserved seat, holds the advantage as counting continues in this West Bengal assembly constituency.
16:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 205 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP holds a tally of 205 seats, with 7 declared wins and leads in 198 constituencies, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC has a tally of 83, with 1 won seat and leads in 82. BJP still needs counting to firm up before any result is confirmed.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick leads in West Bengal seat
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently leading with 96,789 votes, holding a margin of 30,777 over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 66,012 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.
16:19 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 127, having won 3 seats outright and leading in 124 more, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA has a tally of 56, with leads in 56 constituencies and no seats declared yet, still needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 43, giving it a tally of 47, trailing the pace needed for a majority.
16:08 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Result 2026: Nandita Chowdhury holds lead for TMC
In Howrah Dakshin, sitting TMC MLA Nandita Chowdhury is currently leading with 80,668 votes, holding a margin of 9,274 over BJP's Shyamal Kumar Hati, who has accumulated 71,394 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nandita Chowdhury, and her lead so far keeps the constituency within the party's grasp as votes continue to be tallied.
15:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 210 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP has built a commanding position, leading in 210 seats and having won 4, giving it a tally of 214. The majority mark stands at 148, and BJP is already well past that figure on current trends. TMC is leading in 64 seats with 1 won, putting its tally at 65, needing 83 more to reach the majority mark.
15:46 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC's Gulsan Mullick trails BJP's Ranjan Paul
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently trailing BJP's Ranjan Paul as counting progresses. Mullick, 68, who holds the seat, has accumulated 69,756 votes so far, while Ranjan Paul of the BJP is leading with 56,823 votes. The margin between the two candidates stands at 12,933 votes at this stage of counting.
15:26 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee leads by 11,439 votes
In Uluberia Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee is currently leading with 50,769 votes, holding an 11,439-vote margin over BJP's Rudra Prosad Banerjee, who has gathered 39,330 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIDESH RANJAN BOSE, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 211 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 211 constituencies, well past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 69 seats, leaving it 79 short of a majority at this stage. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has formally won a seat as counting continues across the state.
15:02 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick leads despite trailing in votes
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick finds himself on the trailing side of the count, with BJP's Ranjan Paul currently leading the seat. Paul, a 59-year-old graduate, has accumulated 44,677 votes so far, while Mullick, the incumbent, holds 57,200 votes — putting the margin at 12,523 in favour of the TMC candidate as counting continues.
14:51 (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 85, with 13 seats won and 72 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 37, has won 8 seats and is leading in 29. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:40 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Dakshin Election Results 2026: Swami Mangalananda Puri leads with Pulak Roy close behind
In Uluberia Dakshin, West Bengal, BJP's Swami Mangalananda Puri is currently leading the count with 17,499 votes, though TMC's Pulak Roy is close behind at 16,756 votes, keeping the margin tight at 743 votes. Pulak Roy, a 59-year-old graduate and the sitting MLA for this constituency, is looking to hold the seat for TMC as counting continues.
14:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 195 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 195 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. TMC is leading in 82 seats and still needs 66 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
14:18 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick trails BJP's Ranjan Paul
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick finds himself on the back foot as counting progresses. Despite having accumulated 57,200 votes, the incumbent is trailing BJP's Ranjan Paul, who is currently leading the seat with 44,677 votes. The gap between the two stands at 12,523 votes, with Mullick holding the higher vote count yet placed behind Paul in the current standings as results continue to come in.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark as counting progresses
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 126 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA is leading in 47 constituencies. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee leads over BJP
In Uluberia Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee is currently leading with 30,518 votes, holding a margin of 4,278 votes over BJP's Rudra Prosad Banerjee, who has tallied 26,240 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIDESH RANJAN BOSE, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 187 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 187 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if the leads hold. TMC is leading in 87 seats and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid as votes continue to be counted.
13:34 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick trails BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently trailing the BJP candidate Ranjan Paul, who holds the lead at this stage. Mullick, who has represented this seat, is placed second in the count as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.
13:23 (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 6 seats and is currently leading in 17 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. If these leads hold, the NDA would be well past the majority mark. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the union territory.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Results 2026: TMC's Nandita Chowdhury leads by 6,437 votes
In Howrah Dakshin, TMC's Nandita Chowdhury is currently leading with 46,183 votes, holding a margin of 6,437 over BJP's Shyamal Kumar Hati, who has accumulated 39,746 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Nandita Chowdhury, who is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied in West Bengal.
13:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 181 constituencies, giving the party a tally that already crosses the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats, leaving it 59 short of a majority at this stage. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick trails BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently trailing the BJP's Ranjan Paul, who holds a lead of 5,337 votes at this stage. Mullick, who has represented this seat, has so far accumulated 34,222 votes against Paul's 28,885, with the contest remaining active as rounds continue.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Purba Election Results 2026: TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee leads by 947 votes
In Uluberia Purba, West Bengal, TMC's Ritabrata Banerjee is currently leading with 17,772 votes, holding a margin of 947 over BJP's Rudra Prosad Banerjee, who has accumulated 16,825 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's BIDESH RANJAN BOSE, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues with the contest remaining close between the two candidates.
12:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 178 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 178 constituencies, putting it 30 seats past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 90 seats and would need 58 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats as counting continues across the state.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: TMC incumbent Gulsan Mullick trails BJP in West Bengal seat
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting TMC legislator Gulsan Mullick is currently trailing the BJP's Ranjan Paul, who holds the lead at this stage. Mullick, who has represented this seat, is pulling 27,112 votes against Paul's 23,936, though the contest remains open as counting continues.
11:57 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Uttar Election Results 2026: BJP's Chiran Bera leads by 1183 votes
In Uluberia Uttar, West Bengal, BJP candidate Chiran Bera is currently leading with 5,626 votes, holding a margin of 1,183 over TMC's Bimal Kumar Das, who has gathered 4,443 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Nirmal Maji, 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.
11:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal count, one seat short of majority mark
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 147 constituencies, leaving it just one seat away from that threshold. TMC is leading in 114 seats and needs 34 more to reach the majority mark. No results have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: Gulsan Mullick leads with 4,119-vote margin
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading the count with 14,771 votes. The incumbent, aged 68, holds a margin of 4,119 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 10,652 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
11:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is currently leading in 79 seats, a tally that already crosses the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 29 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Uluberia Uttar Election Result: Independent's Mihir Nebu leads early count
In the Uluberia Uttar constituency of West Bengal, Independent candidate Mihir Nebu is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's Dr. Nirmal Maji, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Mihir Nebu, a 27-year-old SC category candidate, is among those at the front as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal assembly segment.
10:55 (IST) May 04
BJP ahead in 157 seats as West Bengal vote count continues
As the vote count unfolds across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, the BJP is currently showing leads in 157 constituencies. This puts them 9 seats beyond the 148 needed for a majority, assuming these leads are maintained. The TMC is leading in 94 seats, requiring 54 more to cross the majority mark. Meanwhile, Congress and CPM are each leading in one seat, with other parties holding the remaining leads.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: Gulsan Mullick leads with 1,388-vote margin
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading the count with 6,949 votes. The incumbent, who is 68 years old, holds a margin of 1,388 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 5,561 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result 2026: Gulsan Mullick holds early lead over BJP's Ranjan Paul
In the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Gulsan Mullick is currently leading with 6,949 votes, holding a margin of 1,388 votes over BJP's Ranjan Paul, who has accumulated 5,561 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Gulsan Mullick, who is contesting to retain it. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 157 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is leading in 53 seats at this stage, needing 95 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to evolve as rounds are counted.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Result: No star candidate leads as counting unfolds
Counting is underway in the Panchla constituency of West Bengal, where the sitting MLA GULSAN MULLICK of TMC is not among the candidates currently reflected in the count. Congress candidate Rahul Pandey and All India Forward Bloc's Farid Mollah are both shown as leading at this stage, with vote totals yet to be updated as the tally continues to build.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results: All India Forward Bloc in the Panchla contest
The All India Forward Bloc has fielded Farid Mollah in Panchla. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:04 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 55 seats, majority mark at 71
Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 55 seats, leaving it 16 short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 43 seats and would need 28 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats in Kerala. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
10:00 (IST) May 04
Panchla Election Results: Counting day focus: Ranjan Paul of Bharatiya Janata Party
Ranjan Paul, contesting on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket, is one of 7 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Panchla May 4. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Howrah Dakshin Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads early count
In Howrah Dakshin, West Bengal, Congress candidate Deepshikha Bhowmick is currently leading in the early stages of counting. The seat is currently held by TMC's NANDITA CHOWDHURY, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Independent candidate Rajesh Kumar Singh is also among those leading at this stage, with counting still underway and the final picture yet to emerge.
09:50 (IST) May 04
Panchla Elections 2026: Don't read too much into the first rounds in Panchla
Early trends from Panchla should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
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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.
Panchla is a General constituency in West Bengal. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Gulsan Mullick (Trinamool Congress), Farid Mollah (All India Forward Bloc), Ranjan Paul (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rahul Pandey (Congress), Sekh Mohinuddin (Amra Bangalee), Shyamal Mondal (Independent), and Sujit Khan (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, GULSAN MULLICK of the Trinamool Congress won Panchla. round-by-round trends from Panchla 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.