Khandaghosh Assembly Election 2026 results are being counted live. The constituency in West Bengal is witnessing a multi-cornered contest with seven candidates vying for the seat. Key contenders include Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Nabin Chandra Bag, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Gautam Dhara, and Congress candidate Arup Kumar Saha.
Candidates in the Fray
Apart from the major parties, the candidates contesting from Khandaghosh are Anup Kumar Saha (Congress), Apurbalal Biswas (Bahujan Samaj Party), Ramjiban Ray (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Bijoy Kumar Majhi (Independent), and Biswajit Sing (Independent). The constituency is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and falls under the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha segment.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Assembly Election, Nabin Chandra Bag of TMC won the seat with a margin of 20,886 votes. The voter turnout in 2021 was 91.9%. As counting progresses, early trends are being closely monitored to see if Bag retains the seat or if there is a shift in voter preference.
Counting Process and Trends
Votes cast across the constituency are now being counted, and round-by-round trends are expected to provide a clear picture as the day unfolds. The final result will determine which candidate has secured the most votes in Khandaghosh in 2026. This live blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
Significance of the Seat
Khandaghosh is one of 294 assembly segments in West Bengal. The outcome here will contribute to the overall state tally and could influence the political dynamics in the region. The high turnout in 2021 indicates strong voter engagement, and the 2026 election is expected to see similar enthusiasm.
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.
