Baksa Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BPF's Maneswar Brahma wins by 49,050 votes
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Baksa Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BPF's Maneswar Brahma wins by 49,050 votes

Jagadish Madahi (Congress), Maneswar Brahma (Bodoland Peoples Front), Rakesh Brahma (United Peoples Party, Liberal), Ramesh Chandra Das (Gana Suraksha Party), Rajkumar Baro (Voters Party International), Ramchandra Das (Independent), and Hitesh Basumatary (Independent) — 7 candidates contesting from Baksa in Assam's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Baksa is a newly created Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency under the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha segment, with no prior Assembly election record in its current form. There is no historical winner, margin, or turnout benchmark to compare against — The final tally will determine not just who wins Baksa, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
08:32 (IST) May 05
Maneswar Brahma of the Bodoland People Front won the seat by a margin of 49,050 votes.
19:01 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are moving quickly. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just three short of that mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, while NDA is at 55 seats on leads alone. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on its tally, leading in 168 constituencies with 11 seats won for a combined tally of 179 across the 294-seat house. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 seats and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, crossing the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with SPA at a tally of 5. In Kerala, UDF has won 68 of the 140 seats and leads in 19 more for a tally of 87, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 seats won and 6 leads.
18:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 22. The BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Results 2026: Maneswar Brahma holds a commanding lead in Baksa
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma is leading with 88,820 votes, pulling well ahead of United Peoples Party, Liberal's Rakesh Brahma, who has gathered 39,770 votes. The margin between the two stands at 49,050 votes as counting continues. Votes are still being tallied and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
18:26 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Results 2026: Maneswar Brahma of BOPF leads in Assam seat
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front candidate Maneswar Brahma is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet for Baksa, and the final outcome will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting unfold across the constituency.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined count to 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, giving it a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Result 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary wins for BOPF by 47,410 votes
The Manas constituency in Assam has returned its verdict. BOPF candidate Thaneswar Basumatary wins the seat with 90,060 votes, defeating Raijor Dal's Anjan Talukdar, who finished with 42,650 votes. The winning margin stands at 47,410 votes, making it a decisive outcome in this Assam assembly seat.
17:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam count with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 wins and 18 leads.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: Maneswar Brahma holds a commanding lead for BOPF
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma is currently leading with 88,820 votes, holding a margin of 49,050 over UPPL's Rakesh Brahma, who has gathered 39,770 votes so far. The 55-year-old graduate has built a sizeable cushion as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam seat.
17:32 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:20 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Result 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary wins for BOPF by 47,410 votes
The Manas constituency in Assam has returned its verdict. BOPF candidate Thaneswar Basumatary wins the seat with 90,060 votes, finishing 47,410 votes clear of Raijor Dal's Anjan Talukdar, who polled 42,650 votes and has lost the contest. Basumatary, aged 59, secured the win with a clean record and no criminal cases to his name.
17:09 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats that places it comfortably beyond the majority threshold. Congress has won none so far and is leading in 22 constituencies, leaving it with a tally of 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.
16:58 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF leads in Assam constituency
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma holding a commanding lead. He has accumulated 88,124 votes so far, pulling ahead of UPPL's Rakesh Brahma by a margin of 48,640 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
16:47 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, and would need 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
16:36 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary holds a commanding lead in Manas
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 81,720 votes. Raijor Dal's Anjan Talukdar is trailing at 37,911 votes, leaving a margin of 43,809 votes between the two as counting continues. Basumatary, aged 59, has maintained a sizeable advantage through the count so far, with the final result yet to be declared.
16:25 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with tally at 80
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 69 seats and has won 11, putting its tally at 80 and well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 20. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage.
16:14 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma leads by 45464 votes
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and Bodoland Peoples Front candidate Maneswar Brahma holds a commanding lead with 81,616 votes so far. Rakesh Brahma of United Peoples Party, Liberal is trailing at 36,152 votes, putting the current margin between the two at 45,464 votes. No result has been declared yet for this seat.
16:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary holds a commanding lead in Manas
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 72,531 votes. Raijor Dal's Anjan Talukdar is trailing at 36,915 votes, leaving a margin of 35,616 votes between the two. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this Assam seat.
15:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, tally touches 81
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 75 constituencies and has won 6, putting its tally at 81 seats. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 21. Others account for a combined tally of 24 seats, with 1 win and 23 leads.
15:30 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and Bodoland Peoples Front holds the lead at this stage. Maneswar Brahma of BOPF is currently ahead with 70,414 votes, while Rakesh Brahma of United Peoples Party, Liberal is trailing with 30,902 votes, putting the margin between the two at 39,512 votes. No result has been declared yet from this seat.
15:19 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 155 seats, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 40 seats, all in the leading column with no seats declared yet. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33 more, bringing its overall tally to 35, still well short of the majority mark.
15:08 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Result 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary of BOPF leads by 29,339 votes
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 47,337 votes, building a margin of 29,339 over United Peoples Party, Liberal's Jwngsrang Brahma, who has accumulated 17,998 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
14:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress trails at 25
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 76 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column, and needs 39 more to reach a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats.
14:46 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with Bodoland Peoples Front holding the lead at this stage. Maneswar Brahma of BOPF is ahead with 51,561 votes, while Rakesh Brahma of UPPL trails on 19,635 votes, leaving a margin of 31,926 votes between the two as results continue to come in.
14:35 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 38, comprising 7 won seats and leads in 31. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary of BOPF leads by 29,339 votes
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 47,337 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal candidate Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing with 17,998 votes, leaving a margin of 29,339 between the two as counting continues in this Assam seat.
14:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 77 constituencies and has won 1, giving it a tally of 78 seats. Congress is leading in 26 seats with a tally of 26. With BJP's tally already past the majority mark, the party is on course for a comfortable position if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma leads by wide margin
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma holding a commanding lead. Brahma, 55, has accumulated 51,561 votes so far, putting him 31,926 votes ahead of UPPL's Rakesh Brahma, who stands at 19,635 votes. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
13:51 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 127 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 seats, enough to cross the majority threshold if those leads hold. No seats have been declared yet. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats, both still well short of the 118 needed for a majority.
13:40 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary of BOPF leads by 26404 votes
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 42781 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal candidate Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing with 16377 votes, leaving a margin of 26404 votes between the two as counting continues in this seat.
13:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 80 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats, trailing at a considerable distance. Others account for leads in the remaining 24 seats. No seats have been formally declared so far in the state.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma holds strong lead
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Bodoland Peoples Front candidate Maneswar Brahma is currently leading with 51,561 votes, holding a margin of 31,926 over UPPL's Rakesh Brahma, who has accumulated 19,635 votes so far. The gap between the two candidates remains considerable as the final tally continues to come in.
13:08 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 86 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF, which is trailing, has a tally of 29 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Result 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary holds a commanding lead in Manas
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 37,774 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal's Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing at 15,131 votes, placing the margin between the two at 22,643 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
12:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the BJP is currently leading in 76 constituencies, putting it 12 seats beyond the majority mark of 64. Congress is trailing at a distance, leading in 26 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as tallies continue to shift with each passing round.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma leads with commanding margin
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still underway and Maneswar Brahma of the Bodoland Peoples Front is currently leading the race with 35,318 votes. Rakesh Brahma of the United Peoples Party, Liberal is trailing at 13,248 votes, putting the margin between the two at 22,070 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and 118 are needed for a majority, early leads are painting an interesting picture. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 119 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 64 seats, while SPA is further behind with leads in 44 constituencies. No alliance has won a seat outright yet as counting continues across the state.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Result 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary holds a strong lead in Manas
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 27,724 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal's Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing at 12,043 votes, putting the margin between the two at 15,681 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
12:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, two more than the majority mark of 64, though no seats have been declared yet. Congress is leading in 29 seats at this stage of counting. Others account for leads in the remaining 23 seats. With results still coming in, the final picture across Assam's assembly will take shape as counting continues.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma holds the lead with 26,042 votes, while UPPL's Rakesh Brahma is trailing at 9,450 votes. The margin between the two stands at 16,592 votes as the contest in this Assam seat continues to unfold.
11:42 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it just 7 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary of BOPF leads by 11377 votes
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 18,560 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal candidate Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing with 7,183 votes, putting the margin between the two at 11,377 votes. Counting is still underway and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.
11:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 Assam seats, one short of majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. Congress is leading in 29 seats, while AGP holds leads in 8. Other candidates and parties together account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma holds strong lead
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma holding a commanding lead. Brahma, 55, a graduate with a clean record, has accumulated 21,298 votes so far, pulling ahead of UPPL's Rakesh Brahma by a margin of 13,933 votes. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
11:00 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties dominate early count
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark sits at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 136 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 44 seats, still needing 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is further back with a tally of 32 seats, requiring 86 additional seats to get to 118. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far, and counting continues across all constituencies.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Manas Election Results 2026: Thaneswar Basumatary of BOPF leads by 3,014 votes
In the Manas constituency of Assam, Bodoland Peoples Front's Thaneswar Basumatary is currently leading with 8,609 votes. United Peoples Party, Liberal candidate Jwngsrang Brahma is trailing with 5,595 votes, leaving a margin of 3,014 votes between the two as counting continues in this Assam seat.
10:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam but majority mark still seven seats away
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 57 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that threshold. Congress is placed second with leads in 30 seats. The NDA alliance holds leads in 73 seats in total, while CONG+ is at 30. Results are yet to be declared in any seat as counting continues.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Baksa Election Result: BOPF's Maneswar Brahma leads by wide margin
In the Baksa constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with Bodoland Peoples Front's Maneswar Brahma holding a commanding lead. Brahma has accumulated 11,530 votes so far, while UPPL's Rakesh Brahma trails at 2,548 votes, putting the current margin at 8,982. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
10:19 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: SPA tops early count with 72 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, early leads paint a closely contested picture with no alliance yet in sight of a majority. SPA holds the highest tally at 72 seats, still needing 46 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, requiring 77 more to get there. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 68 seats at this stage of counting.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Baksa is a newly created Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in Assam, falling under the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha segment. As a new seat with no prior Assembly election record in its current form, May 4 count will establish the first-ever electoral benchmark for this constituency. 7 candidates are contesting: Jagadish Madahi (Congress), Maneswar Brahma (Bodoland Peoples Front), Rakesh Brahma (United Peoples Party, Liberal), Ramesh Chandra Das (Gana Suraksha Party), Rajkumar Baro (Voters Party International), Ramchandra Das (Independent), and Hitesh Basumatary (Independent). Since no previous Assembly result exists for this constituency in its current form, every number from May 4 count will be the first of its kind. The result will feed into Assam's broader 126-constituency tally. This Live Blog is created with AI-assistance using data from Pvalue.