The counting of votes for the Saptagram Assembly constituency in West Bengal's 2026 election is underway. Nine candidates are contesting this general seat, with the key contenders being Bidesh Ranjan Bose of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Swaraj Ghosh of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Sougata Ghosh of the Congress. Other candidates include Anirban Sarkar of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Panchu Kodali of the Bharatiya Nyay-Adhikar Raksha Party, S.K Akthar of the Bharatiya National Janata Dal, and independents Chunku Tudu, Rejina Begam, and Sk Akbar Ali.
Election Background
In the 2021 Assembly election, Tapan Dasgupta of the TMC won the Saptagram seat. This year, the contest is expected to be closely watched as early trends emerge from each round of counting. The final result will determine which candidate secures the most votes and becomes the new representative for Saptagram.
Counting Process
The counting process began at 6:19 AM IST on May 4, 2026. Round-by-round updates are being tracked to gauge the shifting fortunes of candidates. As the day progresses, the lead margins and eventual winner will become clear, contributing to the overall tally of West Bengal's 294 assembly segments.
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.
