Baghmundi Assembly Election 2026: BJP's Rahidas Mahato Takes Lead
Baghmundi election result LIVE: Rahidas Mahato of BJP leading
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In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Rahidas Mahato of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is currently leading in the Baghmundi Assembly constituency. The constituency saw a voter turnout of 91.07%, significantly higher than the 82.08% turnout in 2021.
- 01Rahidas Mahato of BJP is leading in the Baghmundi constituency.
- 02The constituency has a total of 11 candidates contesting.
- 03Voter turnout in 2026 was 91.07%, up from 82.08% in 2021.
- 04Sushanta Mahato of TMC won the seat in the 2021 elections.
- 05Baghmundi went to the polls on April 23, 2026.
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In the ongoing vote count for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Rahidas Mahato of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the Baghmundi Assembly constituency. A total of 11 candidates are contesting for this seat, including Sushanta Mahato from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Nepal Chandra Mahato from the Indian National Congress (INC). The constituency reported an impressive voter turnout of 91.07%, a notable increase from the 82.08% turnout recorded during the previous elections in 2021, where Sushanta Mahato won by a margin of 13,969 votes against Ashutosh Mahato of the AJSUP. The elections were held on April 23, 2026, and updates are being provided by News18 from various counting centers across West Bengal.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong public engagement and interest in local governance, which could influence future policies and development initiatives in Baghmundi.
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