Barkhetri Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Narayan Deka wins by 28,844 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 08:40:57 IST
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Barkhetri Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Narayan Deka wins by 28,844 votes

Diganta Barman (Congress), Narayan Deka (Bharatiya Janata Party), Amirul Islam (All India Trinamool Congress), and Munindra Doley (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)) — 4 candidates contesting from Barkhetri 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. Barkhetri is a General constituency under the Gauhati Lok Sabha segment, with 165,065 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Diganta Barman of the Congress won by a margin of 4,054 votes. The 2016 winner was Narayan Deka of the BJP. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Barkhetri in 2026.
08:40 (IST) May 05
Narayan Deka of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by a margin of 28,844 votes.
19:02 (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 mark the majority in a 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just 3 short of that mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, while NDA stands at 55 seats on leads alone. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet in Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house if those leads hold, carrying a tally of 179 across 11 won seats and 168 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. Puducherry, with its 30-seat assembly requiring 16 for a majority, sees NDA leading in enough seats to cross that mark, holding a tally of 18 from 13 won and 5 leads. SPA has a tally of 5 there, with 2 won and 3 leads. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat assembly if those leads hold, sitting on a tally of 87 from 68 won seats and 19 leads. LDF has won 30 and leads in 6 more for a tally of 36, while independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 17 across the state.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, with 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result 2026: BJP's Narayan Deka leads as Congress incumbent trails
In Barkhetri, Assam, BJP candidate Narayan Deka is currently leading with 113,001 votes, holding a margin of 28,844 over the Congress candidate. The seat is currently held by Congress's Diganta Barman, who is trailing in the count with 84,157 votes, putting his hold on the constituency under pressure as counting continues.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Results 2026: TMC's Amirul Islam leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in Barkhetri, an Assam assembly constituency currently held by Congress's Diganta Barman. At this stage of counting, TMC candidate Amirul Islam is leading the seat. The constituency, part of the broader Assam assembly election, is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture takes shape across the state.
18:17 (IST) May 04
NDA crosses majority mark in Puducherry with tally of 18
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary leads with a margin of 33,420 votes
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is leading with 93,833 votes, holding a margin of 33,420 over Congress candidate Ratul Patowary, who has accumulated 60,413 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
17:55 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam count with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 declared and 18 leads still in play.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka holds the lead with 113,001 votes, while sitting Congress legislator Diganta Barman is trailing at 84,157 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,844 votes at this stage of counting.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Alliances Fall Short of Majority as Counting Continues
As the vote count progresses across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, the crucial majority mark of 118 seats remains elusive for the major alliances. Independent candidates and smaller parties are currently leading the tally with a combined 115 seats, comprising 10 declared wins and 105 ongoing leads, placing them just 3 seats shy of the required majority. The SPA has secured 60 seats, with 7 declared victories and 53 leads, and needs an additional 58 seats to reach the majority. The NDA is trailing, holding 55 seats entirely from leads, and requires 63 more seats to surpass the majority threshold.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Nalbari Election Results 2026: Jayanta Mallabaruah of BJP Ahead by 59,714 Votes
In Nalbari, Assam, the BJP's Jayanta Mallabaruah is currently in the lead with 117,824 votes. He holds a significant margin of 59,714 votes over Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Sarma, who has secured 58,110 votes and is trailing. Interestingly, the incumbent, BJP's Jayanta Malla Baruah, is not among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions. The vote counting process is still ongoing.
17:11 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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 majority threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka holds the lead with 113,001 votes, while sitting Congress legislator Diganta Barman is trailing at 84,157 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,844 votes at this stage of counting.
16:49 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 7 more, giving it a tally of 20. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 lead.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary holds a commanding lead in Tihu
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is leading with 79,023 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Ratul Patowary, who has accumulated 47,171 votes. The margin between the two stands at 31,852 votes, with counting still under way. Patowary, 70, holds a post-graduate qualification and has no criminal cases on record.
16:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 69 Assam seats, tally touches 80
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 80 seats, with wins declared in 11 and leads in 69, placing the party 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.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as Congress incumbent trails
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Narayan Deka currently leading on 89,174 votes. Sitting Congress MLA Diganta Barman is trailing at 74,678 votes, leaving a margin of 14,496 between the two. No result has been declared yet in this Assam seat.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election results: Independent and smaller party candidates lead in 139 seats
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 139 seats, with 2 seats already declared in their favour, taking their tally to 139, which crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 52 seats with no seats declared yet, giving it a tally of 52, still 66 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 35 more for a tally of 39, trailing the current pace of counting.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Nalbari Election Results 2026: Jayanta Mallabaruah of BJP Ahead by Over 50,000 Votes
In Nalbari, Assam, Jayanta Mallabaruah from the BJP is currently in the lead with 93,584 votes. He has a significant margin of 50,413 votes over the Congress candidate, Ashok Kumar Sarma, who has secured 43,171 votes so far. While the seat is currently held by BJP's Jayanta Malla Baruah, he is not among the top three candidates currently showing in the leading positions. The vote counting is still in progress, and the final result has not yet been announced.
15:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 20
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 81 seats, with 6 declared wins and leads in 75 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka currently holds the lead with 74,360 votes, while sitting Congress MLA Diganta Barman is trailing at 71,241 votes, leaving a margin of 3,119 votes between the two as tallying continues across rounds.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu Alliance Tally Update as Counting Continues
As vote counting unfolds across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the magic number for a majority, candidates from various parties and independents are collectively ahead in 155 constituencies. This current lead puts them past the majority threshold, provided these positions are maintained. The NDA is presently leading in 40 seats, with no victories confirmed as of yet, placing the alliance 78 seats shy of the majority mark. The SPA has secured 2 wins and is currently leading in 33 additional seats, bringing their total to 35, still 83 seats away from reaching the majority.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Nalbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Jayanta Mallabaruah leads by over 42,000 votes
In Nalbari, Assam, BJP candidate Jayanta Mallabaruah is leading with 76,115 votes, holding a margin of 42,632 over Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Sarma, who has gathered 33,483 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jayanta Malla Baruah. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
14:58 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress trailing 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 declared wins in 3 constituencies and leads in 76 others, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 25 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as incumbent Congress candidate trails
Counting in the Barkhetri constituency of Assam has BJP's Narayan Deka holding the lead with 61,287 votes so far. Sitting Congress legislator Diganta Barman is trailing at 55,565 votes, leaving a gap of 5,722 between the two. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Assam seat.
14:37 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 66 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 45 seats, requiring 73 more to reach the 118-seat mark. No alliance has won seats outright as counting continues.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary leads by 19,129 votes
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is leading with 44,960 votes, holding a margin of 19,129 over Congress candidate Ratul Patowary, who has accumulated 25,831 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
14:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while Congress still needs 38 more seats to reach that threshold.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as Congress incumbent trails
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka is currently leading with 61,287 votes, holding a margin of 5,722 over sitting Congress MLA Diganta Barman, who has accumulated 55,565 votes so far. Barman, the incumbent in this seat, finds himself trailing as the count progresses in what remains a closely watched contest in Assam.
13:53 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake 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 a tally of 82, with 4 seats won and leads in 78 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 37, has won 1 seat and is leading in 36, needing 34 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary leads with a margin of 17,474 votes
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is leading with 40,229 votes, building a margin of 17,474 over his nearest rival. Congress candidate Ratul Patowary is trailing at 22,755 votes as counting continues. Chandramohan Patowary, 70, holds a postgraduate qualification and has no criminal cases on record, according to his election affidavit.
13:31 (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 it comfortably past that threshold if the trends hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats, needing 42 more to reach a majority. The remaining seats are being contested by other parties and groupings, with counting still in progress.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as Congress incumbent trails
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still in progress with no star flag active among the candidates in the current data. BJP's Narayan Deka, aged 58, is currently leading with 58,920 votes, holding a margin of 11,062 over Congress incumbent Diganta Barman, who has accumulated 47,858 votes so far. Barman, a graduate and the sitting legislator from this seat, is trailing as counting continues.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 182 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Nalbari Election Result 2026: BJP's Jayanta Mallabaruah leads by 25031 votes
In Nalbari, Assam, BJP candidate Jayanta Mallabaruah is currently leading with 44,906 votes, holding a margin of 25,031 over Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Sarma, who has gathered 19,875 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jayanta Malla Baruah. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as Congress incumbent trails
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka is currently leading the contest, while sitting Congress legislator Diganta Barman finds himself trailing with 31,713 votes against Deka's 43,555, a gap of 11,842 votes separating the two as tallying continues.
12:25 (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 7 seats short of the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state. No results have been declared yet as counting remains in progress.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary leads with 12,682-vote margin
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is currently leading with 23,465 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Ratul Patowary, who has gathered 10,783 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 12,682 votes as counting continues. Patowary, 70, holds a postgraduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway in this Assam seat.
12:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 29 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as the count continues.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Narayan Deka is currently leading with 36,593 votes, holding a margin of 18,665 over Congress incumbent Diganta Barman, who has gathered 17,928 votes so far. Barman, a graduate who has served the seat before, is trailing at this stage of the count.
11:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. The SPA is trailing with leads in 2 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and the final picture in Puducherry will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Nalbari Election Result 2026: BJP's Jayanta Mallabaruah leads by 17,572 votes
In Nalbari, Assam, BJP candidate Jayanta Mallabaruah is currently leading with 28,014 votes, holding a margin of 17,572 over Congress candidate Ashok Kumar Sarma, who has gathered 10,442 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jayanta Malla Baruah. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 seats, one short of majority in Assam
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, and BJP holds leads in 63 constituencies, just one seat away from the majority mark of 64. Congress is currently leading in 29 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 22 seats. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: TMC leads in Assam seat as counting continues
In the Barkhetri constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Amirul Islam currently holds the lead in this seat, while the sitting legislator Diganta Barman of Congress is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. The contest here remains open as tallying progresses.
11:01 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still two seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it just two seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 4 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet across the union territory, and the race for a majority remains open at this stage of counting.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Tihu Election Results 2026: Chandramohan Patowary holds a commanding lead in Tihu
In the Tihu constituency of Assam, BJP's Chandramohan Patowary is leading with 10,991 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Ratul Patowary, who has accumulated 5,523 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 5,468 votes as counting continues. Patowary, 70, holds a post-graduate degree and has a clean criminal record heading into what remains an ongoing count.
10:41 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still seven seats away
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. NDA is currently leading in 73 constituencies, putting it seven seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while others account for the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across Assam will sharpen considerably as more rounds are completed.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result: TMC leads in Assam constituency
In Barkhetri, counting is still under way with TMC's Amirul Islam currently holding the lead. The Assam constituency, where Congress's Diganta Barman is the sitting legislator, is seeing a contest that has not yet reached a final verdict. Results from Barkhetri are expected to become clearer as more rounds of counting are completed.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Result 2026: TMC's Amirul Islam leads early count in Assam
In Barkhetri, Assam, TMC candidate Amirul Islam is currently leading the count, with BJP's Narayan Deka trailing in second place. The seat is currently held by Congress's Diganta Barman, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result for this Assam constituency is yet to be declared.
10:13 (IST) May 04
Barkhetri Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Barkhetri
When the final count is completed and the result declared in Barkhetri, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Barkhetri.
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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.
Barkhetri is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Gauhati Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 165,065 voters on its electoral rolls. Diganta Barman (Congress), Narayan Deka (Bharatiya Janata Party), Amirul Islam (All India Trinamool Congress), and Munindra Doley (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Diganta Barman of the Congress won Barkhetri with a margin of 4,054 votes. The runner-up was Narayan Deka of the BJP. In 2016, Narayan Deka of the BJP had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Barkhetri will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to Assam's state-wide tally across its 126 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is created with AI-assistance using data from Pvalue.