West Bengal Election 2026: Onda Assembly constituency in Bankura district has evolved into one of West Bengal's closely tracked battlegrounds.
Constituency No. 254, part of the Bishnupur Lok Sabha seat, was established in 1957. Once influenced by the Left Front, the constituency later shifted toward Trinamool Congress and then the BJP. Its rural electorate, agricultural economy and high voter participation make Onda politically significant in the 2026 election.
Onda Election Result 2026 Live Updates
Live counting updates for Onda will begin from 8:00 AM IST on 4 May 2026 and polling for the seat was conducted on 23 April 2026 in Phase 1 of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Initial postal ballot trends may shape early leads, but EVM round-wise counting is expected to decide the final winner in what could be a competitive BJP versus TMC contest.
Onda Assembly Elections 2026 Winner
The winner of Onda Assembly Elections 2026 will be the candidate securing the highest number of valid votes after counting concludes with the BJP winning in 2021 and the Trinamool Congress seeking a comeback, the seat is expected to witness a direct two-cornered fight and the final results will be confirmed by the Election Commission on counting day.
Onda Elections Results 2026: New MLA Name
The officially elected MLA of Onda for the 2026-2031 term will be announced once all counting rounds are completed. The new MLA will represent thousands of rural voters in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Onda's result may also indicate broader trends in Bankura district, where political loyalties have shifted repeatedly in recent elections.
Onda Assembly Elections 2026: Result Date
Onda voters cast their ballots on Wednesday, 23 April 2026 (Phase 1) and the counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for 4 May 2026. By afternoon or evening, depending on counting rounds and margin trends, the final outcome is expected to become clear.
Onda Constituency Result Live Update: Where to Check the Live Result
Voters can check the assembly election results live update on the official website of the Election Commission of India, results.eci.gov.in/ This remains the most authoritative and authentic source for verified data.
Onda West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Key Candidate List
- Amarnath Shakha (BJP)
- Subrata Dutta (AITC)
- Paban Salampuria (INC)
- Asit Baran Sarma (AIFB)
- Magaram Ghosh (SUCI)
- Baren Bhuin (IND)
- Shyamal Chatterjee (IND)
Onda Assembly Elections 2026 Winner Victory Margin
Victory margin in Onda will depend on turnout, vote transfer, and booth-level performance. In 2021, BJP won by 11,551 votes, while in 2016 TMC won by 10,848 votes. These figures show that Onda can swing sharply between parties and if polling remains polarized, another double-digit thousand margin is possible in 2026.
Onda Assembly Elections 2021 Results
The 2021 election saw a dramatic shift toward the BJP. Total votes polled were 2,25,759 with turnout near 87.88%. BJP secured 104,940 votes (46.48%), while AITC got 93,389 votes (41.37%). AIFB finished third with 15,613 votes (6.92%).
Onda Assembly Elections 2021 Winner
Amarnath Shakha of BJP won the Onda seat in 2021 and he defeated sitting Trinamool Congress MLA Arup Kumar Khan by 11,551 votes. The result marked BJP's rise in Bankura district and reflected a major shift from Onda's earlier Left and TMC phases.
Onda Election Results 2021 Live: Who Won the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2021?
In Onda Election Results 2021 saw BJP candidate Amarnath Shakha register a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls and he secured 104,940 votes (46.48%) and defeated Trinamool Congress nominee Arup Kumar Khan, who polled 93,389 votes (41.37%). The final winning margin was 11,551 votes. AIFB candidate Tarapada Chakrabarti finished third with 15,613 votes (6.92%).
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
| Arup Kumar Khan (Winner) | All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 95,466 | 47.81% |
| Tarapada Chakraborty | Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) | 74,369 | 37.25% |
| Lakhanlal Bauri | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 23,418 | 11.73% |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 2,413 | 1.21% |
| Others | Independent / Smaller Parties | 4,000+ | 2.00% |
Onda Assembly Elections 2016 Results
The 2016 election was won by Trinamool Congress. Arup Kumar Khan secured 80,603 votes (40.70%), while AIFB's Manik Mukherjee polled 69,755 votes (35.23%). BJP candidate Amarnath Shakha received 27,417 votes (13.85%) and total turnout stood at 86.63%.
Onda Assembly Elections 2016 Winner
Arup Kumar Khan of Trinamool Congress won Onda in 2016 by 10,848 votes. The victory helped TMC consolidate gains in Bankura district at the time however, the BJP's rising vote share in that election signaled the political shift that later materialized in 2021.
Onda Assembly Election Live Results 2016: Who Won the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2016?
Onda Assembly Election 2016 was won by Arup Kumar Khan of AITC and he secured 80,603 votes, defeating Manik Mukherjee of AIFB, who got 69,755 votes. BJP finished third with 27,417 votes. The winning margin was 10,848 votes.
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
| Amarnath Shakha | BJP | 104,940 | 46.48% |
| Arup Kumar Khan | AITC (TMC) | 93,389 | 41.37% |
| Tarapada Chakrabarti | AIFB | 15,613 | 6.92% |
| NOTA | NOTA | 4,879 | 2.16% |
| Krishna Chandra Bauri | IND | 3,439 | 1.52% |
| Abdul Hai Mallik | IND | 1,003 | 0.44% |
| Apurba Mondal | SUCI | 984 | 0.44% |
| Nirmal (Bablu) Banerjee | CPI(ML)(L) | 922 | 0.41% |
| Bikash Patra | CPIM | 590 | 0.26% |
Onda Voter Turnout Percentage in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
The official turnout for Onda 2026 will be released by the Election Commission after polling data consolidation. Historically, turnout remains high here: 87.20% (2011), 86.63% (2016), 87.88% (2021) and 83.26% (2024 Lok Sabha) with a turnout above 85% would indicate another energized contest.
Onda West Bengal Assembly Total Registered Voters
As per the 2025 draft roll, Onda had 232,744 registered voters and this was lower than 270,555 voters in 2024, indicating a major revision in the electoral roll. Earlier voter counts stood at 256,906 in 2021 and 243,389 in 2019.
Onda Was Established In?
Onda Assembly constituency was established in 1957 and it initially functioned as a twin-seat constituency before later becoming a single-member seat. Since then, Onda has taken part in every Assembly election and has seen Congress, Left Front, Trinamool Congress and BJP phases of dominance.
Onda Constituency Pincode
The commonly used PIN code for Onda town and surrounding administrative areas in Bankura district is 722144 and nearby villages may use separate branch office codes, but 722144 remains the main postal identifier associated with Onda.
Disclaimer: This article uses historical election data and trends. Final 2026 results will be officially declared by the Election Commission of India.