Dilip Ghosh in the Lead: Battle for Kharagpur Sadar

Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh leads by 9,075 votes against TMC's Pradip Sarkar in Kharagpur Sadar constituency. Ghosh secured 16,694 votes, while Sarkar received 7,619. CPI(M)'s Madhusudan Roy remains at a distant third. Two former MLAs of Kharagpur Sadar are fighting for dominance in this electoral contest.

In the high-stakes battle for the Kharagpur Sadar assembly seat, former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh has taken a significant lead. With the support of 16,694 voters, Ghosh is ahead of his closest competitor, TMC's Pradip Sarkar, by 9,075 votes, early Election Commission data indicates.

Meanwhile, CPI(M) candidate Madhusudan Roy trails at a distant third with just 788 votes to his name after three rounds of counting. The contest has a total of 20 rounds, with 17 rounds yet to be completed, keeping the suspense alive in this intense electoral face-off.

Both Ghosh and Sarkar have previously served as MLAs for this constituency, adding a layer of historical rivalry to the ongoing political drama. The final outcome will determine who effectively represents Kharagpur Sadar, a strategic seat in West Bengal politics.