Defeated BJP candidate of Sringeri constituency declared elected as MLA, after recounting 

 For fast, reliable election results, HT experts will closely track official data and provide the latest developments. 

 Murshidabad, Malda election 2026 result live: The constituency has drawn attention this election season after recording the highest number of voter deletions under the logical discrepancy category, with 4,55,137 names flagged. 

 Congress raised concerns over the Great Nicobar Island project, citing ecological, tribal, and transparency issues, following Rahul Gandhi’s visit. 

 The postal ballots will open across 823 seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry first, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).