Goreshwar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Victor Kumar Das wins by 69,249 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 09:53:56 IST
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Goreshwar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Victor Kumar Das wins by 69,249 votes

Pabitra Kumar Baro (United Peoples Party, Liberal), Bapuram Boro (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Victor Kumar Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kabin Baro (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Rajat Ch. Swargiary (Voters Party International), Rajan Chauhan (All India Trinamool Congress), Suruj Ali (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Arun Baishya (Independent), Md. Jamiruddin Ahmed (Independent), Pranjit Kumar Biswas (Independent), Mrinal Biswas (Independent), Yaswanta Chauhan (Independent), Rabindra Biswas (Independent), and Sujan Paul (Independent) — 14 candidates contesting from Goreswar 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. Goreswar is a newly created General constituency under the Mangaldoi 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 —.he final tally will determine not just who wins Goreswar, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
09:53 (IST) May 05
Goreswar assembly election results 2026: BJP's Victor Kumar Das wins

In Assam's Goreswar, BJP's Victor Kumar Das won the assembly elections 2026 with a margin of 69,249 votes against United People's Party (Liberal). CPM's Bapuram Boro ended at third position.



Exit polls had suggested a decisive edge for the incumbent government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with most agencies predicting that the Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to win a third straight term in Assam.



Voting for all 126 constituencies took place on April 9, with turnout exceeding 85%—among the highest seen in recent years.Importantly, the strong voter participation was evident not only in rural regions but also in urban areas, indicating widespread and energetic engagement from voters across the state.

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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, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA sits at a tally of 60, having won 7 and leading in 53, while NDA is at 55 on leads alone. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on its tally of 179 across a 294-seat house, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more, if those leads hold. 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 has won 13 of the 30 seats and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, already past the majority mark of 16 if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5 there. In Kerala, UDF holds a tally of 87 in the 140-seat assembly, having won 68 and leading in 19, well past the majority mark of 71 if those leads hold. LDF has won 30 and leads in 6 for a tally of 36, trailing considerably. Independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:49 (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 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 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
Goreswar Election Results 2026: BJP's Victor Kumar Das leads by 68,307 votes
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is leading with 95,336 votes, building a margin of 68,307 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 27,029 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and the result is yet to be declared in this Assam seat.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Results 2026: UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in the Goreswar constituency of Assam, where Pabitra Kumar Baro of the United Peoples Party, Liberal is currently leading the race. The UPPL candidate holds the lead at this stage of counting, though the final result is yet to be declared. Goreswar remains one of the seats to watch as tallying continues across the state.
18:16 (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 declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 already decided.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads in Assam seat
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 95,336 votes, holding a margin of 68,307 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 27,029 votes so far. The seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
17:55 (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 mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 11 seats so far and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, which leaves it 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by over 26,000 votes
In Tamulpur, Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 89,308 votes, holding a margin of 26,743 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 62,565 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:32 (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 currently leading in 57 constituencies and has won 22, giving it a tally of 79 seats and putting it well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads by wide margin in Assam seat
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 95,336 votes, holding a margin of 68,307 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 27,029 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as tallying continues.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays just 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 lead in the state with a tally of 116, having won 10 seats outright while leading in 106 more, leaving them just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA holds a tally of 59, with 7 seats won and leads in 52 constituencies, trailing well behind the pace needed for a majority. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 55. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 26,743 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 89,308 votes, holding a margin of 26,743 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 62,565 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:49 (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 is currently leading in 61 seats and has won 18, giving it a tally of 79 and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it at a tally of 21, still 43 seats short of a majority.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 95,336 votes, while UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro is trailing at 27,029 votes. The margin between the two stands at 68,307 votes at this stage of counting.
16:27 (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 trends hold. The party has won 5 seats and is leading in 197 more, bringing its tally to 202. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 84, giving it a tally of 85 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 19,581 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 77,437 votes, holding a margin of 19,581 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 57,856 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:05 (IST) May 04
BJP holds strong tally lead in Assam as counting continues
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 9 seats and is leading in 71 more, giving it a tally of 80 seats at this stage of counting. Congress has a tally of 19 seats, with leads in all of them. NDA as a whole is at a tally of 99, while CONG+ sits at 19. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 81,203 votes, holding a margin of 60,916 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 20,287 votes so far. The seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
15:43 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 142 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won one, taking their tally to 142, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins confirmed so far, giving it a tally of 45, still 73 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by over 14,000 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 62,263 votes, holding a margin of 14,038 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 48,225 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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 the party a tally of 81 seats. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Others account for a combined tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 60,212 votes, holding a margin of 46,354 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 13,858 votes so far. The seat remains in progress as the final tally awaits confirmation.
14:59 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 197 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 197 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 80 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 14,556 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 53,868 votes, holding a margin of 14,556 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 39,312 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 26
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 3 seats and is currently leading in 75, giving it a tally of 78 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has won no seats so far and is leading in 26 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads with a wide margin in Assam
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 60,212 votes, holding a margin of 46,354 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 13,858 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
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, the NDA has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 12 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA will secure a comfortable majority. 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
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 14,556 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 53,868 votes, holding a margin of 14,556 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 39,312 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:53 (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 it well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. Other parties and independents together account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No results have been formally declared yet.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads by wide margin in Assam seat
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, the BJP's Victor Kumar Das is currently leading the count with 54,556 votes, holding a margin of 41,845 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 12,711 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Assam seat.
13:31 (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 85, with leads in 83 constituencies and 2 seats already decided in its favour. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 16,292 votes in Assam
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 49,918 votes, holding a margin of 16,292 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 33,626 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads by wide margin in Assam seat
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 49,141 votes, holding a margin of 38,573 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 10,568 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
12:47 (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 if these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 180 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats, also entirely in leads at this stage. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 12,758 votes
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 35,241 votes, holding a margin of 12,758 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 22,483 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 seats as Assam counting progresses
With counting still underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 67 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 31 seats, needing 33 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift further as rounds continue.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads with a commanding margin in Assam seat
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 34,834 votes, holding a margin of 27,870 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has accumulated 6,964 votes so far as the contest continues.
12:04 (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 171 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads with 8,197-vote margin
In Tamulpur, Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 20,436 votes, holding an 8,197-vote margin over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who is trailing at 12,239 votes. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:43 (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 trailing at 28 seats, needing 36 more to be in contention for a majority. Others account for leads in the remaining seats at this stage of counting.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro leads the count
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with results yet to be declared. Pabitra Kumar Baro of the United Peoples Party, Liberal is currently leading the seat as votes continue to be tallied. The contest here remains live, with the final outcome expected once all rounds of counting are completed.
11:22 (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.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Tamulpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Daimary leads by 6,732 votes in Assam
In the Tamulpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Biswajit Daimary is currently leading with 15,291 votes, holding a margin of 6,732 over UPPL's Pramod Boro, who has gathered 8,559 votes so far. The seat is currently held by UPPL's Leho Ram Boro, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
11:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, just three short of the 64-seat majority mark. Congress is trailing at a distance, leading in 31 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and counting continues across the state with the majority threshold still within reach for the BJP if these trends hold.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In the Goreswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Victor Kumar Das is currently leading with 6,624 votes, holding a margin of 5,249 over UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro, who has gathered 1,375 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains in progress as tallying continues.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Results 2026: UPPL's Pabitra Kumar Baro leads in Assam seat
As counting continues in Assam's Goreswar constituency, UPPL candidate Pabitra Kumar Baro is currently in the lead. BJP's Victor Kumar Das is trailing, with a difference of 5,249 votes separating them at this point. Baro, 54, has secured 1,375 votes, while Das has 6,624 votes. The final outcome for this Assam seat is still pending.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Result: No star candidate in the fray
Counting is underway in the Goreswar constituency of Assam, where neither of the candidates in the current count carries a high-profile designation. SUCI(C) candidate Kabin Baro, aged 58, is among those being tracked in the early stages of counting, with the contest still very much in progress and no decisive lead established as votes continue to be tallied.
10:26 (IST) May 04
Goreswar Election Results: The independent factor in Goreswar's count
7 independent candidates are also in the fray in Goreswar — including Arun Baishya, Md. Jamiruddin Ahmed, Pranjit Kumar Biswas and 4 others. Their vote tallies will emerge as counting progresses.
10:20 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 140 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 140 constituencies, leaving it just 8 seats short of a majority if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 51 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet across the state, and counting remains in progress.
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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.
Goreswar is a newly created General constituency in Assam, falling under the Mangaldoi 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. 14 candidates are contesting: Pabitra Kumar Baro (United Peoples Party, Liberal), Bapuram Boro (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Victor Kumar Das (Bharatiya Janata Party), Kabin Baro (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Rajat Ch. Swargiary (Voters Party International), Rajan Chauhan (All India Trinamool Congress), Suruj Ali (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Arun Baishya (Independent), Md. Jamiruddin Ahmed (Independent), Pranjit Kumar Biswas (Independent), Mrinal Biswas (Independent), Yaswanta Chauhan (Independent), Rabindra Biswas (Independent), and Sujan Paul (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.