Chenga Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed wins by 87,349 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 08:56:15 IST
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Chenga Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed wins by 87,349 votes

Abdur Rahim Ahmed (Congress), Ashraful Hussain (All India United Democratic Front), Saddam Hussain (Asom Gana Parishad), Johirul Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Aftadur Ali Khan (Independent), and Abdul Rahman (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Chenga 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. Chenga is a General constituency under the Barpeta Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Ashraful Hussain of the All India United Democratic Front won by a margin of 51,939 votes. The 2016 winner was Sukur Ali Ahmed of the Congress. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Chenga in 2026.
08:56 (IST) May 05
Abdur Rahim Ahmed of the Indian National Congress won the seat by a margin of 87,349 votes.
19:01 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies update across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are taking shape at different paces. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates collectively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 won and 105 leads, placing them just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA is at 55, all leads and no wins declared yet. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house on the strength of its tally, with 11 seats won and 168 leads taking it to 179. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading seats, and candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats. In Puducherry, NDA holds a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, with 13 seats already won and 5 leads, crossing the majority mark of 16. SPA has a tally of 5 there, with 2 won and 3 leading. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat assembly count with a tally of 87, having won 68 seats and leading in 19 more, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in the state.
18:48 (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 halfway threshold if those 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 at this stage.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Results 2026: Congress leads with an 85,637-vote margin
In Chenga, Assam, Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is leading with 136,155 votes, building a margin of 85,637 over AIUDF's Ashraful Hussain, who has gathered 50,518 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Ashraful Hussain, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
18:26 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Results 2026: Congress leads in Assam seat held by AIUDF
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is presently held by AIUDF's Ashraful Hussain, 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 assembly seat is yet to be declared.
18:15 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with counting still under way
With counting continuing across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is out in front with a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more. The majority mark stands at 64, and BJP is well past that figure on current trends. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. The party needs 42 more seats to reach the majority mark.
18:04 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading the seat, with incumbent Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF trailing in the contest. The sitting MLA, who has represented this constituency, finds himself on the back foot as the numbers stand at this stage of counting.
17:53 (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 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends 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 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.
17:42 (IST) May 04
Pakabetbari Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of 64,771 votes
In Pakabetbari, Assam, Congress candidate Jakir Hussain Sikdar is currently leading with 1,57,015 votes, holding a margin of 64,771 over AIUDF's Minakshi Rahman, who has accumulated 92,244 votes and is trailing in second place. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
17:31 (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, placing 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 at this stage of counting.
17:20 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
Counting is underway in the Chenga constituency of Assam, where Congress is currently ahead in the race. The seat has drawn attention with the sitting legislator from AIUDF facing a tough contest. With results yet to be declared, the Chenga seat remains one to watch as the final numbers come in from this Assam constituency.
17:09 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 116, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 106 seats, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52, trailing well behind the front. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, giving the alliance a tally of 55 at this stage of counting.
16:58 (IST) May 04
Pakabetbari Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of over 64,000 votes
In Pakabetbari, Assam, Congress candidate Jakir Hussain Sikdar is currently leading with 1,56,318 votes, holding a margin of 64,444 over AIUDF's Minakshi Rahman, who has accumulated 91,874 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Sikdar, a 45-year-old graduate, is ahead by a considerable distance as the count progresses in this Assam constituency.
16:36 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading the seat, with incumbent Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF trailing behind. The sitting legislator, who has held the seat, finds himself on the back foot as the numbers stand at this stage of the count.
16:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early count
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 enough seats to cross that threshold, holding a tally of 127, with 3 seats won and leads in 124 more. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, all in leads and none yet declared. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 42, bringing its tally to 46, still 72 seats short of the majority mark.
16:14 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Results 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads by 44265 votes
In Barpeta, Assam, AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das is currently leading with 83,446 votes, holding a margin of 44,265 over Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi, who has gathered 39,181 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 71 Assam seats, tally touches 80
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 71 constituencies and has won 9, giving it a tally of 80 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 45 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats.
15:52 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as incumbent AIUDF trails
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, no candidate carries a star flag in this contest, so the count speaks for itself. Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is currently leading with 108,907 votes, holding a margin of 66,535 over the sitting MLA Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF, who has polled 42,372 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results are yet to be declared.
15:41 (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 won 28 seats and is leading in 55 more, taking its tally to 83. The LDF, trailing well behind, has won 18 seats and is leading in 19, giving it a tally of 37 and still needing 34 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
15:30 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Results 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads by over 40,000 votes
In Barpeta, Assam, AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das holds a commanding lead with 77,206 votes, pulling ahead of Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi, who has gathered 36,247 votes. The margin between the two currently stands at 40,959 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:19 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 Assam seats, tally touches 81
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 78 constituencies and has won 3, putting its tally at 81 and well past the halfway threshold if those 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 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:08 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Congress holding the lead at this stage. The sitting legislator from AIUDF, Ashraful Hussain, is currently trailing the Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who has pulled ahead with 57,410 votes against the incumbent's 28,121, a margin of 29,289 votes separating the two as results continue to come in.
14:57 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies cross majority mark in early leads
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 152 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared in their favour yet. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40, and still needs 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33 more, bringing its tally to 35, with 83 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.
14:46 (IST) May 04
Pakabetbari Election Results 2026: Congress leads by over 41,000 votes in Assam seat
Counting is underway in Pakabetbari, Assam, where Congress candidate Jakir Hussain Sikdar is leading with 93,848 votes. AIUDF's Minakshi Rahman is trailing at 51,912 votes, leaving a margin of 41,936 between the two. Sikdar, a 45-year-old graduate, holds a commanding position in the constituency as tallying continues across the segment.
14:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 26
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 75 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 78 seats, well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 38 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:24 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed holding the lead. The sitting MLA, Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF, is trailing as votes are tallied. With results yet to be declared, Chenga remains one of the seats to watch in Assam's ongoing count.
14:13 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 128 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 128 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 53 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark and needing 65 more to reach 118. SPA is leading in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared in Tamil Nadu so far, and counting continues across all segments.
14:02 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Result 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads by over 28,000 votes
In Barpeta, Assam, counting is still under way with AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das holding a commanding lead of 28,180 votes so far. Das has accumulated 53,137 votes against Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi's 24,957. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not figure among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 79 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. The remaining seats are being contested by other parties and groupings, with no results formally declared yet.
13:40 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is currently leading the seat, holding 55,768 votes against incumbent Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF, who is trailing with 25,398 votes. The margin between the two stands at 30,370 votes. Hussain, the sitting legislator from AIUDF, is placed second in the current count.
13:29 (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 currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party holds a tally of 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats and would need 62 more to reach the majority mark if counting were to hold at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:18 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Results 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads with 22,881-vote margin
In Barpeta, Assam, AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das is currently leading with 46,106 votes, holding a margin of 22,881 over Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi, who has gathered 23,225 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in the constituency.
13:07 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 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 78 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 24 seats. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's tally of 78 keeps it firmly on course for a majority at this stage.
12:56 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is currently leading the seat, while sitting MLA Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF is trailing behind. The margin between the two stands at 28,924 votes, with Ahmed holding 52,516 votes against Hussain's 23,592.
12:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 180 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. 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 the state.
12:34 (IST) May 04
Pakabetbari Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of over 30,000 votes
Counting is underway in the Pakabetbari constituency of Assam, where Congress candidate Jakir Hussain Sikdar is leading with 60,583 votes. AIUDF's Minakshi Rahman is trailing at 30,140 votes, putting the current margin between the two at 30,443 votes. Sikdar, a 45-year-old graduate, holds a commanding position in the count as results continue to come in from this Assam seat.
12:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, and BJP is currently leading in 67 constituencies, putting it three seats past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are spread across other parties and groupings. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues through the day.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is under way with Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed holding a clear lead. The sitting MLA, Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF, is trailing at this stage. With votes still being tallied, the Chenga seat remains one to watch as the final numbers come in from this Assam constituency.
12:02 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 20 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 20 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is leading in 1 seat so far, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and counting continues across the union territory.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Result 2026: Independent candidate Haloi leads AGP's Das by nearly 12,000 votes
In Barpeta, Assam, Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi is currently leading with 17,258 votes, holding an advantage of 11,963 votes over AGP's Dipak Kumar Das, who has accumulated 29,221 votes in the count so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting continues in this Assam constituency.
11:41 (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, making it the front-runner at this stage of counting. Congress is leading in 28 seats, while other parties and groupings account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and the count continues to evolve across the state.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed holding the lead. The sitting AIUDF legislator Ashraful Hussain is currently trailing in the contest. No result has been declared yet for this seat, and the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of counting.
11:20 (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 if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the union territory. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Result 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads with a margin of 9,850 votes
In Barpeta, Asom Gana Parishad's Dipak Kumar Das is currently leading the count with 19,213 votes, holding a margin of 9,850 over Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi, who has gathered 9,363 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not figure among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting in this Assam constituency is still underway.
10:59 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses
In the 126-seat Assam assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage of counting. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Result: Congress leads as incumbent AIUDF trails
In the Chenga constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the race. Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed is currently leading with 16,653 votes, holding a margin of 11,113 over the sitting MLA Ashraful Hussain of AIUDF, who has polled 5,540 votes so far. The incumbent is trailing at this stage as results continue to come in from across the seat.
10:38 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: no alliance near majority mark yet
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. No results have been declared so far, and no alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 82 seats. SPA is currently leading in 72 seats, still 46 short of the majority mark. NDA is trailing in the contest, leading in 38 seats with 80 more needed to reach 118.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Chenga Assembly Election Results 2026: All candidates and parties watching the count
Candidates representing CONG, AIUDF, AGP, SUCI(C), IND are contesting in Chenga and watching today's count as round-wise tallies emerge. As counting progresses, the figures will show which candidate is building toward a winning total.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Barpeta Election Results 2026: AGP's Dipak Kumar Das leads by 7,906 votes
In Barpeta, Assam, AGP candidate Dipak Kumar Das is currently leading with 13,253 votes, holding a margin of 7,906 over Independent candidate Gagan Chandra Haloi, who has gathered 5,347 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rahim Ahmed, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:22 (IST) May 04
Chenga Election Results 2026: 6 candidates in the count today
Key candidates contesting in Chenga include Abdur Rahim Ahmed (CONG), Ashraful Hussain (AIUDF), Saddam Hussain (AGP), and Johirul Islam (SUCI(C)) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
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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.
Chenga is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Barpeta Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Abdur Rahim Ahmed (Congress), Ashraful Hussain (All India United Democratic Front), Saddam Hussain (Asom Gana Parishad), Johirul Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Aftadur Ali Khan (Independent), and Abdul Rahman (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashraful Hussain of the All India United Democratic Front won Chenga with a margin of 51,939 votes. The runner-up was Rabiul Hussain of the AGP. In 2016, Sukur Ali Ahmed of the Congress had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Chenga 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.