West Bengal Election Results: BJP Leading In Jhargram Where PM Modi Ate Jhalmuri
Early trends in the West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 show the BJP leading in the Jhargram constituency, a key seat that gained attention during the campaign due to Narendra Modi’s viral jhalmuri stop. The contest in Jhargram is primarily between BJP’s Laxmikant Sahu and TMC’s Mongal Saren, reflecting the larger bipolar battle between the BJP and Trinamool Congress across the state.
Written by
Jyoti Mukherjee
Initial trends from the West Bengal Assembly election show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in Jhargram, the constituency where Prime Minister Narendra Modi ate jhalmuri during his campaign.
Who are the contenders? What is the trend?
About Jhargram constituency
The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election unfolded as a high-intensity, bipolar contest between the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with other parties playing only a marginal role.
Jhargram is one of the 294 Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies in West Bengal. This constituency is classified as semi-urban and falls within the Jhargram district of West Bengal. This time, it is under the General category.
Who are the contenders in Jhargram?
In Jhargram, Laxmikant Sahu is the BJP candidate, while Mongal Saren is contesting from the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
PM Modi’s viral jhalmuri moment
During his April 2026 election campaign in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral for making a surprise stop at a roadside stall in Jhargram to eat Jhalmuri, a popular Bengali snack.
Modi stopped his convoy and asked the vendor, Bikram Sau, “Bhai, humein apna Jhalmuri khilao" (Brother, feed me your Jhalmuri).
He opted for the ₹10 portion and insisted on paying, despite the shopkeeper’s hesitation.
When the vendor asked if he eats onions, Modi humorously replied, “Haan, pyaaz khata hoon, dimaag nahi" (“Yes, I eat onions, not brains").
The move was seen as an effort to connect with everyday street culture and locals during a packed schedule of four rallies.
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