The counting of votes for the Garbeta Assembly constituency in West Bengal's 2026 election is currently underway. Seven candidates are in the fray, with the key contenders being Uttara Singha (Hazra) of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Pradip Lodha of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Siddhartha Bishai of the Congress. Other candidates include Ghosh Tapan Kumar of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Tapas Kumar Mishra of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist), and independents Madhuri Maiti and Sk. Md. Mokhdum.
Constituency Profile
Garbeta is a General category constituency located in the Jhargram Lok Sabha segment of West Bengal. In the 2021 Assembly election, the voter turnout was recorded at 92.0%. The seat has historically been a stronghold of the TMC, with Uttara Singha (Hazra) winning in 2021 by a margin of 10,572 votes over BJP's Madan Ruidas. In 2016, the seat was won by Ashis Chakraborty, also from the TMC.
Key Candidates and Their Affiliations
- Uttara Singha (Hazra) - Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Ghosh Tapan Kumar - Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM)
- Pradip Lodha - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Siddhartha Bishai - Indian National Congress (Congress)
- Tapas Kumar Mishra - Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) (SUCI)
- Madhuri Maiti - Independent
- Sk. Md. Mokhdum - Independent
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes began at 7:00 AM IST on May 4, 2026. As rounds progress, the distribution of votes among the candidates is being closely monitored. Early trends indicate that the TMC candidate is maintaining a lead, but the final result will only be confirmed after all rounds are completed. The outcome of this constituency will contribute to the overall tally in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which has 294 seats.
Disclaimer: The data provided is sourced from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, based on election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
