VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html US stock markets today (May 4, 2026): Wall Street pauses near record highs, oil jumps on Hormuz tensions UPCISB recruitment 2026: Application for 2,085 posts ends soon; check direct link to apply here Kiara Advani slams reports of requesting ‘Toxic’ makers to tone down her intimate scenes with Yash in the film: ‘Absolute nonsense’ When is Ganga Dussehra 2026? Check date, time and significance It was not racist: New Zealand woman says police came to her house for her ‘Welcome to New India’ FB post NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu appears to be witnessing a dramatic political churn as counting trends from the 2026 Assembly elections point towards a breakthrough performance by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay. Early leads across multiple constituencies suggest that the party, making its electoral debut, is not just competing but potentially reshaping the state’s long-standing Dravidian political order. From Thanjavur to Salem and parts of Chennai, TVK candidates have taken significant leads, signalling a shift in voter sentiment.The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, appears to be facing unexpected setbacks. In key constituencies such as Kolathur, Stalin himself has trailed in early rounds against TVK’s V S Babu, while senior leaders like Anbil Mahesh have also found themselves in tight contests. Although the DMK has managed to hold leads in pockets like Valparai and Madurai East, the broader trend indicates a challenging outing for the incumbent party, raising questions about the durability of its governance plank.Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValue Watch Tamil Nadu Election: After MGR’s Glory, Rajinikanth Chose Silence & Vijay Chose Power | TVKMeanwhile, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and other regional players such as the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi have shown mixed performances. While AIADMK leaders like Edappadi K. Palaniswami have secured early leads in select constituencies, the party appears to be trailing behind TVK’s surge. DMDK and PMK have managed to stay competitive in certain seats, indicating a fragmented contest beyond the top two players.Across the state, TVK’s performance has been particularly striking. Candidates such as S Vijay Saravanan in Thanjavur, Sukumar in Sulur, and Vignesh in Kinathukadavu have established comfortable leads, while the party has also gained ground in urban centres like Chennai and Salem. Celebrations among party workers, marked by chants and symbolic displays, reflect growing confidence that the party could emerge as a major force, if not form the government outright.Here is the full list of winners and losers from Tamil Nadu:List of winner from TVK: ConstituencyTVK’s winning candidatesGummidipoondi (1)S. VijayakumarThiruvallur (4)Dr. T. ArunkumarPoonamallee (5)Prakasam RMadavaram (9)M.L. VijayprabhuKolathur (13)V. S. BabuVillivakkam (14)Aadhav ArjunaThiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar (15)M. R. PallaviEgmore (16)RajmohanRoyapuram (17)K.V. Vijay DamuThousand Lights (20)Prabhakar J.C.DAnna Nagar (21)V.K. RamkumarThiyagarayanagar (24)Anand NMylapore (25)Venkataramanan PVelachery (26)Kumar RUthiramerur (36)Munirathinam JArakkonam (38)V. GandhirajRanipet (41)ThahiraKilvaithinankuppam (45)Thenral Kumar EKallakurichi (80)Arul Vignesh CSalem (South) (90)Vijay Tamilan Parthiban ARasipuram (92)Logesh Tamilselvan DSenthamangalam (93)P. ChandrasekarErode (East) (98)M. Vijay BalajiModakkurichi (100)D. ShanmuganGobichettipalayam (106)Sengottaiyan K.ABhavanisagar (107)V.P. TamilselviAvanashi (112)Kamali SPalladam (115)K. RamkumarKavundampalayam (117)Kanimozhi SanthoshMusiri (145)M. VigneshThuraiyur (146)Ravisankar MThanjavur (174)R. VijaysaravananAranthangi (183)Mohamed Farvas JMadurai East (189)Karthikeyan SSholavandan (190)Karuppaiah M.VMadurai North (191)A. KallanaiMadurai South (192)M.M. GopisonMadurai Central (193)Madhar BadhurudeenRajapalayam (202)Jegadeshwari KThoothukkudi (214)SrinathSrivaikuntam (216)Saravanan GTirunelveli (224)Murughan R.SNanguneri (227)Reddiarpatti V. NarayananRadhapuram (228)Dr. Sathish ChristopherList of winning candidates from DMK: ConstituencyDMK’s winning candidatesHarbour (18)P K SekarbabuChepauk–Thiruvallikeni (19)Udhayanidhi StalinGudalur (109)Dhravidamani MCoonoor (110)M. RajuPollachi (123)K. NithyanandhanValparai (124)Kutty (alias) Sudhakar AUdumalaipettai (125)Jayakumar MOddanchatram (128)Sakkarapani RTiruchirappalli (West) (140)K.N. NehruManachanallur (144)Kathiravan SSirkazhi (160)Senthilselvan RNagapattinam (163)M.H. JawahirullahThiruvarur (168)Kalaivanan Poondi KThiruvidaimarudur (170)Govi ChezhiaanAlangudi (182)Siva V. MeyyanathanParamakudi (209)Advocate Kathiravan K.KRamanathapuram (211)Katharbatcha MuthuramalingamVilathikulam (213)Markandayan G VTiruchendur (215)Anitha R. RadhakrishnanAlangulam (223)Paul Manoj PandianPalayamkottai (226)M. Abdul WahabList of winning candidates from AIADMKConstituencyAIADMK’s winning candidatesCheyyur (34)Rajasekar EMadurantakam (35)Maragatham Kumaravel KAnaikattu (44)D. VelazhaganJolarpet (49)Veeramani K.C.Pappireddipatti (60)Maragatham VetrivelHarur (61)Sampathkumar VKilpennathur (64)Ramachandran SCheyyar (68)Mukkur N. SubramanianMailam (71)Shanmugam C VEAttur (82)Jayasankaran A.P.Edappadi (86)Edappadi K. PalaniswamiSankari (87)Vetrivel SDharapuram (101)Sathyabama PBhavani (104)Karuppanan K.C.Anthiyur (105)Haribaskar PAriyalur (149)Rajendran SPanruti (154)Mohan KVedaranyam (165)Manian O.S.Nannilam (169)Kamaraj RAmbasamudram (225)Dr. Esakki SubayaFollow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesThis simple 20-second habit can protect you from multiple diseases, doctors still swear by itHow to heal your inner child: 10 psychology-backed things you need to hearAre these cats even real? 5 rare colours and patterns that look straight out of a dreamThe World’s most stunning snakes’Ghilli’ to ‘Leo’: Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen momentsMost striking blue snakes found around the worldAnimals that live with more than one heartOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for wormsHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay Bowling from wheelchair mom fuels cricketer’s success UPSC prelims admit card 2026 expected to be released soon: Check steps to download hall tickets here Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen moments How to heal your inner child: 10 psychology-backed things you need to hear Peter Kay comedy show bomb suspect Omar Majed ordered to leave court after outbursts NEW DELHI: As results take clearer shape on Monday, the 2026 assembly elections are delivering a political jolt few had fully anticipated. From a cinematic upheaval in Tamil Nadu to a decisive saffron surge in West Bengal, the verdict is throwing up headline-grabbing shocks and unsettling long-held assumptions about who holds power and how.What is emerging is a moment of churn, where entrenched players are on the back foot, new entrants are forcing their way in, and the balance between national parties and regional forces is being tested in real time.Here are 10 key takeaways from the assembly election results 2026:1. Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster debutVijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, leading in over 118 seats, has upended the decades-old DMK–AIADMK dominance that defined Tamil Nadu politics for over 50 years. This is not just a strong debut, it marks a structural shift, with voters showing a willingness to move beyond legacy parties. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe state now appears headed toward a multi-polar contest, where no single formation can take voter loyalty for granted.2. BJP breaches Bengal’s fortressFor the first time, the Bharatiya Janata Party has crossed the majority mark in West Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee’s long tenure. This is more than a state-level victory, it represents a strategic breakthrough in eastern India. After years of falling short, the BJP has managed to convert organisational expansion and narrative recalibration into a decisive mandate.3. Kerala returns to its rotation cycleThe Congress-led UDF, under VD Satheesan, is set to form the government, halting the Left’s attempt at a third consecutive term. The result reinforces Kerala’s long-standing pattern of alternating power, suggesting that voters continue to prefer periodic change over continuity, even when incumbents deliver on governance.4. Assam shows pro-incumbency can workHimanta Biswa Sarma has led the BJP to a third straight win, underlining a shift in voter behaviour. Instead of the usual anti-incumbency, the results suggest that delivery on infrastructure, welfare schemes and administrative visibility can generate pro-incumbency, turning governance into a political asset rather than a liability.5. DMK bears the brunt of TVK surgeThe ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam appears to be the biggest casualty of the TVK surge, losing ground in several key regions, including urban pockets. The verdict reflects a mix of anti-incumbency, fatigue with dynastic politics, and the appeal of a fresh alternative, all of which combined to create space for Vijay’s rise.6. BJP’s best-ever performance in KeralaEven where it is not in contention for power, the BJP has made incremental gains in the south. In Kerala, it is on course for its best-ever performance with 3 seats. It had recently delivered a victory in Thiruvananthpuram civic polls. These gains, though modest, point to a long-term strategy of gradual expansion in regions where the party has traditionally struggled.8. AIADMK survives the disruptionDespite the scale of the TVK surge, Edappadi K Palaniswami has managed to retain a core base, particularly in the western belt. While the party is no longer the primary pole it once was, its survival ensures that Tamil Nadu’s politics will remain competitive, with multiple players shaping future contests.9. Congress gets a strategic breatherWith a clear win in Kerala and signs of resilience in parts of Assam, the Congress has regained some political ground. While challenges remain, the results provide the party with organisational momentum and reinforce its role as the principal opposition force at the national level.10. A weaker oppositionThe 2026 assembly election results have significantly weakened the opposition. In key states, prominent regional leaders who once anchored anti-BJP politics have either lost ground or are on the verge of losing power. The setback to Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal and the slide of MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu removes two of the most influential regional counterweights to the BJP. In Kerala, the exit of Pinarayi Vijayan further narrows the opposition’s governing footprint.This churn has a cascading effect. The INDIA bloc, already an uneasy coalition of regional forces, now faces a leadership vacuum as its strongest state-level pillars weaken or disappear. At the same time, the Congress gains from a potential win in Kerala which also makes its power stronger in opposition bloc. Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorPallaviNews desk journalist, digital, at The Times of India, with a focus on Indian politics. Over a decade of chasing stories, taming headlines and arguing with commas like they’re part of the opposition. Tracks elections, policy pivots, party drama and the fine print of power, where every word can tilt the narrative. Believes good journalism is clarity under pressure, ideally filed before the next breaking alert crashes in. Powered by deadlines, context, sharp edits and a steady supply of strong tea.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123Photostories’Ghilli’ to ‘Leo’: Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen momentsMost striking blue snakes found around the worldAnimals that live with more than one heartOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for wormsHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home5 Powerful ways to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman on Bada MangalSkyline Icons: Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world10 luxurious balconies in Indian cricketers’ homes with stunning skyline views, from Virat Kohli to Shreyas IyerTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trends123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay IB Security Assistant final result 2026 released at mha.gov.in: Direct link to download list of shortlisted candidates Farah Khan reveals her grandfather Aman Gul Pathan once owned the entire Khar-Danda property: ‘We became paupers’ Built for future: Florida town that runs entirely on sunlight and produces more power than it uses | World News In a dramatic twist to India’s political landscape, West Bengal has begun its tryst with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a seismic shift from decades of regional dominance by the Trinamool Congress.Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu witnessed a major upheaval as new entrant TVK won over 100 seats, reshaping southern politics, while Kerala’s Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) staged a triumphant return to power. Watch ‘Ram Rajya Arrived In Bengal’: BJP Workers Celebrate As Party Holds Majority Lead Over TMCAssam and Puducherry, meanwhile, remained steadfast with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).With the latest elections results, India’s political map has changed drastically.The BJP now directly governs 17 states (West Bengal, Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Tripura, Goa, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Uttarakhand). The NDA (BJP + allies) raises the tally to 22 states, with allies such as TDP‑led Andhra Pradesh, JD(U)‑led Bihar, and regional partners in states like Meghalaya, Sikkim and Nagaland.The Congress too improved its tally this time around and now directly controls four states (Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka) with the INDIA bloc adding two more (Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir) to the tally.In numbersThe NDA now has a government in 22 states, which account for nearly 73% of India’s total area. Around 110 crore people or 78% of India’s populatioin live in these states.The Congress and INDIA bloc meanwhile have a government in six states, which account for around 18% of India’s total area. Around 19 crore people or roughly 14% of India’s population live in these states.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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How an imbalance in it can impact the Himalayas | Jeff Bezos secretly selling $500 million superyacht that has sculpture of Lauren Sanchez as mermaid because… . In Kerala’s Chavara, RSP’s Shibu baby John emerged as the winner, defeating independent candidate Dr. Sujith Vijayanpillai by 18,573 votes. Shibu baby John received 74308 votes, while Dr. Sujith Vijayanpillai secured 55,735 votes. The constituency is a general seat covering coastal regions around Chavara Municipality, along with rural panchayats such as Thekkumbhagom and Clappana. The local economy is shaped by fishing communities, coir workers and beach mineral sands activities.In the 2026 assembly elections, the UDF has fielded CR Mahesh, while the BJP has nominated VS Jithin Dev.In the 2021 assembly elections, Sujith Vijayanpillai (Independent, LDF-supported) won the seat with 63,282 votes, accounting for 44.29 per cent of the vote share. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueHe narrowly defeated RSP candidate Shibu Baby John, who secured 62,186 votes (43.52 per cent), with a slim margin of 1,096 votes. BJP candidate Vivek Gopan polled 14,211 votes, while voter turnout stood at 76.09 per cent.Chavara has been known for its closely fought contests, with narrow margins reflecting its competitive political landscape. The constituency continues to face a range of developmental and environmental challenges.Key issues include coastal erosion and flooding from TS canals, which impact fishing activity and cashew cultivation. Poor rural road connectivity continues to affect coir exports, while youth unemployment persists despite Gulf remittances. Residents also face irregular water supply, overburdened primary health centres, and illegal beach sand mining affecting backwaters.Other concerns include monsoon-related power outages, rising land prices driven by industrial pressures, traffic congestion near market areas, inadequate public transport, and waste management issues.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for wormsHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home5 Powerful ways to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman on Bada MangalSkyline Icons: Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world5 signs your husband is having an affair: Couples therapist reveals signs women mostly overlook10 luxurious balconies in Indian cricketers’ homes with stunning skyline views, from Virat Kohli to Shreyas IyerTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? Know why is it happening and is your fruit safe for consumptionHow to respect yourself first: 10 habits that change how people treat you123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay BHEL shares surge 7% after Q4 results, market cap jumps Rs 8,548 crore AKTU admit card 2026 released at aktu.ac.in for even semester: Direct link to download hall tickets here Meghan Markle and Prince Harry facing turmoil in their marriage ahead of 8th anniversary: Reports Royal Enfield ranked among top 3 global auto brands, says report: Details Manas Dhamne takes ‘confidence’ from first ATP Challenger final run and learnings for the future Utpal Borah of the BJP emerged victorious in the election, securing a total of 96582 votes. He defeated Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum by a decisive margin of 52722 votes.In the Gohpur constituency, BJP candidate Utpal Borah won against Congress’s Sankar Jyoti Kutum in a closely watched contest.Statewide, exit polls indicate a strong performance by the BJP-led government, suggesting that Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to continue as chief minister. Assam recorded voting across all 126 seats on April 9, with turnout exceeding 85%, one of the highest in recent times.The enthusiasm among voters was visible across rural as well as urban areas, pointing to broad-based electoral participation.Gohpur is one of the 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam. It is a general category seat located in Sonitpur district and is among the nine Assembly segments under the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency.Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueIn the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the constituency had 2,04,613 registered voters, with 1,63,163 valid votes cast. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Utpal Borah won the seat with 93,224 votes.Congress candidate Ripun Bora finished second with 63,930 votes, losing by a margin of 29,294 votes.In the 2016 Assembly elections, Gohpur had 1,71,284 electors, with 1,46,618 valid votes recorded.BJP’s Utpal Borah won with 85,424 votes, defeating Congress candidate Monika Bora, who secured 56,489 votes.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for wormsHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home5 Powerful ways to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman on Bada MangalSkyline Icons: Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world10 luxurious balconies in Indian cricketers’ homes with stunning skyline views, from Virat Kohli to Shreyas IyerTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? Know why is it happening and is your fruit safe for consumptionBig shift in Bengal polls: BJP challenges TMC dominance with strong showingThe HbA1c blind spot: Conditions that distort your results123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay AMC Sahayak Fireman Recruitment 2026 opens for 172 posts in Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation; apply here Vishal Jethwa once played an unnoticed extra before ‘Homebound’ and ‘Mardaani 2’ success Plane hits truck while landing at Newark airport, chilling dashcam video shows what happened NEW DELHI: In Kerala’s Chengannur, LFD’s Saji Cheriyan emerged as the winner, defeating UDF’s Eby Kuriakose by 10,292 votes. Saji Cheriyan received 757,895 votes, while Eby Kuriakose secured 47,567 votes. There were a total of 188776 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2026 Assembly election in Chengannur Assembly constituency, of whom 89942 were male, 98831 female and 3 belonged to the third gender.Exit polls released for the high-stakes Kerala battle indicate a competitive contest, with the incumbent LDF government seeking a third consecutive term amid a strong challenge from the UDF.Chengannur Assembly constituency is a general seat in Alappuzha district, Kerala, covering Chengannur Municipality and nearby rural areas like Puliyoor and Veeyapuram panchayats. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe current MLA is Saji Cherian from CPI(M), elected in 2021. He won with 67,303 votes (44.27 per cent), defeating INC’s D. Vijayakumar who got 46,347 votes (30.48 per cent). This yielded a margin of 20,956 votes, or 13.79 per cent of valid votes, with a turnout of 70.87 per cent.Key issues: Residents contend with frequent flooding from the Pamba River, disrupting farming and daily life in this agrarian belt. Poor road connectivity, especially rural links, hampers transport and trade. Civic woes include erratic water supply, waste management gaps, and overburdened public health facilities amid rising urbanization. Other challenges involve youth unemployment, delays in irrigation projects for paddy fields, and power outages during monsoons. As part of Mavelikara Lok Sabha, it shares concerns like agricultural input shortages, mirroring rural Kerala’s broader struggles.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for wormsHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home5 Powerful ways to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman on Bada MangalSkyline Icons: Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world10 luxurious balconies in Indian cricketers’ homes with stunning skyline views, from Virat Kohli to Shreyas IyerTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? Know why is it happening and is your fruit safe for consumptionBig shift in Bengal polls: BJP challenges TMC dominance with strong showingThe HbA1c blind spot: Conditions that distort your results123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay MI vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant lead battle of struggling sides as Mumbai host Lucknow Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication conferred the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award After Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kumar Sanu, Kartik Aaryan, Salman Khan, court protects Arjun Kapoor’s personality rights How long can fresh eggs stay out of the fridge at home | BJP winners list in West Bengal Election 2026: Full constituency-wise results “Easily killed an innocent person”: Candace Owens and Laura Loomer feud turns ugly as feud spirals out of control Kharagpur Rural is a separate Assembly constituency in Paschim Medinipur, but it was effectively restructured into the present Kharagpur and Kharagpur Sadar segments after delimitation, and current official records and major election databases now report winners only for these two seats, not a standalone “Kharagpur Rural” post‑2011. The rural belt that earlier fell under Kharagpur Rural is now largely represented in the Kharagpur Assembly constituency, where TMC’s Dinen Roy is the sitting MLA, having won the 2021 election with 1,09,727 votes, defeating BJP’s Tapan Bhuiya (73,497) by a margin of 36,230 votes. Key issues in this predominantly rural–agrarian cluster include: dependence on small and marginal farming, need for better irrigation in Kharagpur‑I and adjoining blocks, and pressure on rural roads that link villages to Kharagpur town and the industrial belt.Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats231/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValue Land‑use change around the expanding railway, engineering hub and highway network has also sharpened concerns around land acquisition, jobs in the organised sector, and environmental stress, especially groundwater and pollution. A distinctive feature of this area is the coexistence of a major national institute hub (IIT Kharagpur, railway workshops, engineering industries) with villages where literacy and income indicators lag, making demands for equitable development, local hiring and improved village services politically salient.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesHow to make Chef Sanjeev Kapoor-style Bengali Aloo Keema Chop for evening snacking at home5 Powerful ways to seek blessings of Lord Hanuman on Bada MangalSkyline Icons: Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world10 luxurious balconies in Indian cricketers’ homes with stunning skyline views, from Virat Kohli to Shreyas IyerTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? Know why is it happening and is your fruit safe for consumptionBig shift in Bengal polls: BJP challenges TMC dominance with strong showingThe HbA1c blind spot: Conditions that distort your results10 countries with the highest snake populations and what travellers must know before visitingLord Ganesha mantras to chant for prosperity and good luck123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay Highest wicket-taker of IPL with just one over? PBKS’ limited use of Yuzvendra Chahal questioned NTA JEE Mains BArch session 2 answer key 2026 released at nta.ac.in: Direct link to download here When Saira Banu paid a tribute to Dharmendra after his demise: ‘In a world filled with stars, he shone differently’ Top 10 tallest residential buildings in the world Kerala assembly election results 2026: KC Venugopal, VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala or Shashi Tharoor — who would be Kerala CM? Lost wonder found underwater? 80-ton stones reveal secrets of the Lighthouse of Alexandria | World News Kharagpur Sadar in Paschim Medinipur district is currently represented by Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya (popularly Hiran Chatterjee) of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. In the 2021 election, he secured 79,607 votes, defeating Trinamool Congress candidate Pradip Sarkar, who got 75,836 votes; the victory margin was 3,771 votes, making it a closely contested seat. Key issues include employment for educated youth around the railway, engineering and service hubs, better connectivity between Kharagpur town and surrounding villages, and pressure on urban infrastructure—drainage, drinking water, and housing—in rapidly growing suburbs. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats230/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThere is also simmering concern over contract and outsourced jobs in the railways and allied sectors, local business slowdown, and demand for more government health and education facilities that match the presence of premier institutes like IIT Kharagpur nearby. Politically, Kharagpur Sadar has a strong Congress legacy through long‑time MLA Gyan Singh Sohanpal, but shifted to the BJP with Dilip Ghosh’s 2016 win and consolidated that trend again in 2021 under Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya, making it one of the party’s key footholds in south Bengal. The seat falls under the Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency, now held by TMC’s June Malia after the 2024 general election, creating a BJP‑MLA/TMC‑MP split that shapes current political contestation on the ground.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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