The counting of votes for the Sitalkuchi Assembly constituency in West Bengal is underway on May 4, 2026. This Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved seat has attracted a multi-cornered contest with 11 candidates vying for victory. The key contenders include Harihar Das from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Savitri Barman from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Sukamal Barman from the Indian National Congress (Congress). Other candidates in the fray are Namadipti Roy Adhikary (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shyamsundar Ray (Bahujan Samaj Party), Kamal Barman (Amra Bangalee), Jagadish Adhikari (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Manik Chandra Barman (Kamatapur Peoples Party (United)), and independents Gajendra Barman, Paresh Chandra Manta, and Harekrishna Sarkar.
Counting Process and Trends
The vote counting process began at designated centers, with officials tallying ballots cast during the polling phase. As rounds progress, cumulative totals are being updated, providing early trends that indicate the likely outcome. The final result will declare the candidate who secures the highest number of valid votes in Sitalkuchi for the 2026 Assembly Election.
Historical Context
In the previous 2021 Assembly Election, the BJP's Baren Chandra Barman won the Sitalkuchi seat by a margin of 17,815 votes. This year, the electorate has chosen among 11 candidates, and the results will reflect any shifts in political allegiance. The constituency is part of West Bengal's 294 Assembly segments, and its outcome contributes to the overall state tally.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India. This live blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.
