Golakganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar defeats Congress's Kartik Chandra Ray by 30,782 votes
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Golakganj Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar defeats Congress's Kartik Chandra Ray by 30,782 votes

Ashwini Ray Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kartik Chandra Ray (Congress), Jamsher Talukdar (All India United Democratic Front), and Jakir Hussain (Rashtriya Ulama Council) — are among the candidates contesting from Golakganj 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. Golakganj is a General constituency under the Dhubri Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar of the Congress won by a margin of 10,699 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Golakganj in 2026.
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the union territory of Puducherry, with leads shifting as rounds progress. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, won 10 and leading in 105, leaving them just 3 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 of 179, having won 11 and leading in 168. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA holds a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly where 16 are needed for a majority, with 13 seats already won and 5 leading, putting it past the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat assembly with a tally of 87, having won 68 and leading in 19, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF trails with 30 won and 6 leading for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
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 has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, putting its tally at 79 and keeping it well on course for a majority 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.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads by 16,441 votes
In Golakganj, Assam, BJP candidate Ashwini Ray Sarkar is leading with 84,750 votes, holding a margin of 16,441 over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, who has accumulated 68,309 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result 2026: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads in Assam seat
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who won it in the previous election. With results still being tallied, Ashwini Ray Sarkar holds the lead at this stage of counting in this western Assam constituency.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Bilasipara Election Results 2026: AGP's Jibesh Roy leads by 3,171 votes
In Bilasipara, Assam, AGP candidate Jibesh Roy is currently leading with 74,634 votes, holding a margin of 3,171 over Congress candidate Amrit Badsha, who has accumulated 71,463 votes so far. The counting in this constituency remains in progress, and Roy's lead, while notable, is yet to be confirmed as the final outcome with votes still being tallied.
18:05 (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 is out in front with a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is placed second with a tally of 22 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is drawn from the broader contest. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar holds the lead with 84,750 votes, while Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is trailing at 68,309 votes, leaving a margin of 16,441 between the two. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
17:43 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats outright and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Dhubri Election Results 2026: Congress's Baby Begum leads by nearly 60,000 votes
In the Dhubri constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Baby Begum is currently leading with 1,04,391 votes, holding a margin of 59,978 over BJP's Uttam Prasad, who has accumulated 44,413 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Nazrul Hoque, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
17:21 (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 has won 22 seats and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads with 15582-vote margin
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar, a 54-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 79,678 votes, holding a margin of 15,582 over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, who has accumulated 64,096 votes so far. The sitting MLA, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar of Congress, is not among the candidates in the current count.
17:00 (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 current leads hold. The alliance has won 55 seats and is leading in 32 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.
16:49 (IST) May 04
Bilasipara Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Amrit Badsha neck-and-neck with AGP's Jibesh Roy
In Assam's Bilasipara constituency, it's a nail-biter! Congress candidate Amrit Badsha is currently trailing AGP's Jibesh Roy by a razor-thin margin. Badsha has secured 64,726 votes, while Roy has garnered 63,998, leaving a mere 728 votes between them. As the counting progresses, AGP's Jibesh Roy is holding onto the lead in this incredibly close race.
16:38 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies and has won 16, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, putting its tally at 21. Other parties together account for a tally of 26 seats. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
16:27 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads by 13,346 votes
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar, a 54-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 68,352 votes. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is trailing at 55,006 votes, leaving a margin of 13,346 votes between the two. Neither candidate in the fray holds the incumbent tag in this seat.
16:16 (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 constituencies to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 4 seats outright and holds leads in 194 more, bringing its tally to 198. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, giving it a tally of 84, still 64 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:05 (IST) May 04
Dhubri Election Results 2026: Congress's Baby Begum leads by over 25,000 votes
In the Dhubri constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Baby Begum is currently leading with 65,093 votes, holding a margin of 25,649 over BJP's Uttam Prasad, who has accumulated 39,444 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Nazrul Hoque, who does not appear among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 72 Assam seats, Congress trails far behind
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 72 more, giving it a tally of 80 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 19 seats, with no wins declared yet. Other parties together account for a tally of 27 seats at this stage of counting.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads with 11,758-vote margin
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar, a 54-year-old postgraduate, is currently leading with 56,807 votes, holding an 11,758-vote margin over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, who has accumulated 45,049 votes so far. Neither candidate in this contest holds the incumbent tag, as the sitting MLA Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar is not among those reflected in the current count.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads by 11,758 votes
In Golakganj, Assam, BJP candidate Ashwini Ray Sarkar is leading with 56,807 votes, holding an 11,758-vote margin over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, who has gathered 45,049 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 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 78 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 81 seats. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in the Golakganj constituency of Assam, where BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar currently holds the lead. The sitting seat was previously held by Congress incumbent Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, making this one of the keenly watched contests in the region as votes continue to be tallied and the final picture takes shape.
14:59 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
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 mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Bilasipara Election Result 2026: Congress leads AGP by a narrow margin
In Bilasipara, Assam, Congress candidate Amrit Badsha is currently leading with 41,983 votes, holding a margin of 1,123 votes over AGP's Jibesh Roy, who has accumulated 40,860 votes so far. The contest remains tight as counting continues, with Roy staying close behind Badsha in what is shaping up to be one of the closer fights in the state today.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, well clear of Congress
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 3, giving it a tally of 78 seats. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 38 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: Congress candidate leads BJP by narrow 148 votes
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting has thrown up an extremely tight contest. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, 38, is currently leading with 35,534 votes, holding a slender margin of just 148 votes over BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar, who has accumulated 35,386 votes. With results yet to be declared, the contest remains too close to call at this stage of counting.
14:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 11 seats and is leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Gauripur Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of 28,111 votes
In Gauripur, Assam, Congress candidate Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar is leading with 47,520 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman, who is trailing with 19,409 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,111 votes. Rahman, the sitting MLA, is trailing at second place in the ongoing count.
13:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 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 79 constituencies, putting it comfortably past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: Congress candidate leads by narrow margin
In Golakganj, Assam, counting is still under way and no candidate has a star flag in the current data, so the update draws from constituency-level facts. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray holds a slender lead with 30,865 votes, while BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar is trailing close behind at 30,086 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 779 votes, keeping this Assam seat firmly in the balance as counting continues.
13:31 (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 seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all from leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely from leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Gauripur Election Results 2026: Congress leads with a margin of 23,862 votes
In Gauripur, Assam, Congress candidate Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar is leading with 40,976 votes, holding a margin of 23,862 over AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman, who has gathered 17,114 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
13:09 (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 those leads hold. Congress is leading in 24 seats, while other parties and groupings account for the remaining 24. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Update: Congress Candidate Pulls Ahead as Counting Continues
In Assam's Golakganj constituency, where neither candidate is flying a star flag, our update is based on the current vote tally. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is now leading BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar. Ray Sarkar has secured 25,164 votes, while Ray has garnered 26,010, giving the Congress candidate an 846-vote lead at this point in the counting. The final results are still pending.
12:47 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray leads with BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar close behind
In Golakganj, Assam, Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is currently trailing in vote count with 26,010 votes, while BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar holds 25,164 votes. The margin between the two stands at 846 votes, keeping this contest tightly poised as counting continues. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds leads in 75 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if those leads hold. Congress is currently leading in 27 seats. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's tally of 75 keeps it firmly on course for a majority at this stage.
12:25 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam
Counting is underway in the Golakganj constituency of Assam, where Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray currently holds the lead. The seat has an incumbent in Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who also represents the Congress. Results are yet to be declared, and the final outcome will become clearer as more rounds of counting are completed.
12:14 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Update: Congress Ahead as Assam Vote Count Progresses
In Assam's Golakganj constituency, the Congress candidate, Kartik Chandra Ray, is currently in the lead with 19,971 votes. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar is behind with 21,283 votes, creating a difference of 1,312 votes between them. The incumbent, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar of the Congress, is not currently among the top three candidates in the ongoing count. The final results are yet to be declared as the counting process continues.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 123 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been declared yet. NDA is leading in 65 seats, still 53 short of the majority mark. SPA holds leads in 39 seats, trailing the other two groupings at this stage of counting.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Gauripur Election Results 2026: Congress leads as AIUDF incumbent trails by 11,874 votes
In Gauripur, Assam, Congress candidate Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar is leading with 19,392 votes, building a margin of 11,874 over AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman, who has gathered 7,518 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman, who finds himself trailing in the count at this stage. Results for the constituency are yet to be declared.
11:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats as counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it two seats past the majority mark of 64 if those leads hold. Congress is trailing well behind with leads in 28 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still under way across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: Congress leads BJP in tight Assam contest
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting remains underway with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is currently trailing in the vote tally with 9,998 votes, while BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar holds 9,664 votes. The margin between the two stands at just 334 votes, making this one of the closer contests in the state as counting continues.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads with 9,998 votes in tight contest
Counting is underway in the Golakganj constituency of Assam, where Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray is currently leading with 9,998 votes. BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar is trailing closely behind with 9,664 votes, putting the margin between the two at just 334 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Golakganj constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to Congress, with Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar as the incumbent. Whether the current lead translates into a win remains to be seen as votes continue to be tallied.
11:01 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar leads by 999 votes in Assam
In Golakganj, Assam, BJP candidate Ashwini Ray Sarkar is currently leading with 5,313 votes, holding a margin of 999 over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray, who has tallied 4,314 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Bilasipara Election Results 2026: AGP's Jibesh Roy holds a strong lead
In Bilasipara, Assam, AGP candidate Jibesh Roy is currently leading with 6,827 votes, holding a margin of 5,586 over Congress candidate Amrit Badsha, who has gathered 1,241 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
10:44 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results 2026: 4 candidates in the count today
The candidates contesting in Golakganj include Ashwini Ray Sarkar (BJP), Kartik Chandra Ray (CONG), Jamsher Talukdar (AIUDF), and Jakir Hussain (RUC). As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
10:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 57 Assam seats, majority mark stands at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, and BJP holds the early advantage with leads in 57 seats. The majority mark in the state sits at 64, leaving BJP seven seats short of that threshold at this stage. Congress is leading in 30 constituencies, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet.
10:34 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Results: All India United Democratic Front's Golakganj candidate and the 2026 count
The All India United Democratic Front has fielded Jamsher Talukdar in Golakganj. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Golakganj Election Result: Congress and BJP both showing early leads
Counting is underway in the Golakganj constituency of Assam, where neither candidate has a confirmed star flag in the current data, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Ray and BJP's Ashwini Ray Sarkar are both showing leads at this early stage of counting. The sitting seat was held by Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar of Congress, though he is not among the candidates in the current count.
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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.
Golakganj is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Dhubri Lok Sabha segment. Ashwini Ray Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kartik Chandra Ray (Congress), Jamsher Talukdar (All India United Democratic Front), and Jakir Hussain (Rashtriya Ulama Council). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar of the Congress won Golakganj with a margin of 10,699 votes. The runner-up was Ashwini Roy Sarkar of the BJP. round-by-round trends from Golakganj 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.