Nagaon–Batadraba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rupak Sarmah wins by over 61,000 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 18:30:41 IST
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Nagaon–Batadraba Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rupak Sarmah wins by over 61,000 votes

Durlav Chamua (Congress), Rupak Sarmah (Bharatiya Janata Party), and Barnali Sarma (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)) — 3 candidates contesting from Nagaon-Batadraba 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. Nagaon-Batadraba is a newly created General constituency under the Nowgong Lok Sabha segment, with no prior Assembly election record in its current form. There is no historical winner, margin, or turnout benchmark to compare against — The final tally will determine not just who wins Nagaon-Batadraba, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
18:30 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are taking shape at a brisk pace. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in a 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller-party candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still active, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA stands at a tally of 60, while NDA has a tally of 55 seats with 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 giving it a combined tally of 179, if those leads hold. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly on tally, having won 13 seats outright and leading in 5 more for a tally of 18. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry. Kerala presents the clearest picture so far. UDF leads the 140-seat assembly with a tally of 87, having won 68 seats and leading in 19 more, well past the majority mark of 71 if those leads hold. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:16 (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, with 22 declared wins and leads 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, giving it a tally of 22 and still needing 42 seats to reach the majority mark.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah wins by over 61,000 votes
BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah wins the seat in Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, securing 113,958 votes to claim a commanding victory. Congress candidate Durlav Chamua finished second with 51,974 votes, leaving a margin of 61,984 votes between the two. Sarmah, a 53-year-old graduate, completes the count with a clean record and no criminal cases registered against him.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah wins the seat
The result is in from Nagaon-Batadraba in Assam. BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah wins the seat, bringing the constituency into the BJP column as counting concludes. The Nagaon-Batadraba assembly segment has returned its verdict, with Sarmah emerging as the winner in what has been a closely watched contest in this part of Assam.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP wins as Rupak Sarmah defeats Congress
The result is in from Nagaon-Batadraba in Assam. BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah wins the seat, polling 113,958 votes against Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who finished with 51,974 votes. Sarmah, 53, sealed the contest by a margin of 61,984 votes, wrapping up a decisive finish in this Assam constituency.
17:32 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are in play and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if those 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 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Raha Election Results 2026: Utpal Bania of Congress Ahead, BJP's Sitting MLA Trails
In Assam's Raha constituency, Congress candidate Utpal Bania is currently in the lead with 75,644 votes. The sitting MLA, Sashi Kanta Das, who is running on a BJP ticket this time, is trailing with 91,081 votes. This puts a margin of 15,437 votes in favour of Das, based on the current count. However, as the counting continues for this SC-reserved seat, Bania holds the leading position.
17:10 (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 it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP wins the seat
The result is in from Nagaon-Batadraba in Assam. BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah has won the seat, polling 113,958 votes against Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who finished with 51,974 votes. Sarmah secured the constituency by a margin of 61,984 votes, bringing the contest to a decisive close.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold, with a tally of 201 seats — 8 declared wins and leads in 193 constituencies. TMC has a tally of 83 seats, with 1 declared win and leads in 82 seats, and still needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 9 seats.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Samaguri Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain leads by 85,920 votes
In the Samaguri constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain is currently leading with 117,874 votes, holding a margin of 85,920 over BJP's Anil Saikia, who has accumulated 31,954 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rakibul Hussain, 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.
16:26 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 80 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 80 seats, with 11 declared wins and leads in 69 more, placing it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins confirmed yet. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads by wide margin in Assam seat
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Rupak Sarmah holds a commanding lead with 113,958 votes, while Congress candidate Durlav Chamua is trailing at 51,974 votes. The margin between the two stands at 61,984 votes as the count continues in this Assam assembly seat.
16:04 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 4 seats and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Samaguri Election Results 2026: Tanzil Hussain of Congress leads by 74,031 votes
In the Samaguri constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Tanzil Hussain is leading with 102,035 votes, holding a margin of 74,031 over BJP's Anil Saikia, who has gathered 28,004 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Rakibul Hussain, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:42 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam with tally of 81
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has declared wins in 6 seats and is currently leading in 75 more, putting its tally at 81 seats. Congress is leading in 21 constituencies with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 21. Other parties together account for a tally of 24 seats at this stage of counting.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 107,533 votes, holding a margin of 58,293 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has accumulated 49,240 votes so far. The seat remains open as the final tally is yet to be confirmed.
15:20 (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 sits at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a combined tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats in the union territory.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Results 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads by over 37,000 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 69,574 votes, holding a margin of 37,833 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has polled 31,741 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
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. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. Rupak Sarmah is the candidate currently ahead for the BJP, though the result is yet to be declared. Voters and party workers in the seat are watching closely as the final numbers come in.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross 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 are cumulatively leading in 130 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 52 seats, still needing 66 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 more seats to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Result 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads by 37,833 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 69,574 votes, holding a margin of 37,833 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 31,741 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:14 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 77 constituencies and has won 1, giving it a tally of 78 seats. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 38 seats short of a majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads by over 57,000 votes
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rupak Sarmah holding a commanding lead. Sarmah has accumulated 101,338 votes so far, while Congress candidate Durlav Chamua stands at 44,166 votes, putting the current margin between the two at 57,172 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:52 (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 8 seats and is leading in 15 more, giving it a tally of 23. The SPA has a tally of 3, with 2 seats won and 1 seat where it is leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leading.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads with a margin of 10647 votes
In Barhampur, Assam, BJP's sitting MLA Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 27,121 votes, holding a margin of 10,647 over his nearest rival. Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad is trailing at 16,474 votes. Counting is still underway, and Goswami, who currently holds the seat, is maintaining a comfortable lead as results continue to come in.
13:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 Assam seats, well clear of majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 80 constituencies, putting the party well on course to cross that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are spread across other parties, with no results formally declared yet in the state.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. Rupak Sarmah is the candidate carrying the BJP's hopes in this seat, and the result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied across the rounds.
13:08 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 86 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 29 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a margin of 13,142 votes
In Kaliabor, Assam, AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading the count with 36,566 votes, holding a margin of 13,142 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 23,424 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta, who is pressing ahead as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
12:46 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, and BJP holds leads in 76 constituencies so far, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64 if those leads hold. Congress is currently leading in 26 seats. With no seats formally declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's tally at this stage places it on course to form the government.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, the BJP is currently ahead as vote counting progresses. Rupak Sarmah of the BJP holds the lead over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, with a margin of 32,283 votes separating the two. Results for this seat are yet to be declared as the count continues.
12:24 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala but majority mark still seven seats away
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 20 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold as counting continues across the state.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads with a 3,670-vote margin
In Barhampur, Assam, BJP's sitting MLA Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 10,385 votes, holding a margin of 3,670 over Rajen Gohain of Assam Jatiya Parishad, who is trailing at 6,715 votes. Goswami, 55, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and his lead at this stage of counting keeps him firmly in front as results continue to come in.
12:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 64. BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is trailing at 29 seats, while others account for 23. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across Assam could still shift as more rounds are counted.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP's Rupak Sarmah leads by over 21,000 votes
In Nagaon-Batadraba, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is leading with 44,945 votes, building a margin of 21,325 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has polled 23,620 votes so far. Sarmah, 53, holds a graduate degree and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still under way in this Assam constituency, with Sarmah firmly ahead at this stage.
11:42 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it 7 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Rupahihat Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Nurul Huda leads with 7,581-vote margin
In the Rupahihat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Nurul Huda is currently leading with 20,741 votes, holding a margin of 7,581 over AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who has gathered 13,160 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 Assam seats, one short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, with the majority mark sitting at 64. BJP holds leads in 63 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of that threshold. Congress is currently ahead in 29 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 22. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP leads with a wide margin
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 26,467 votes, holding a margin of 13,477 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has gathered 12,990 votes so far. The contest remains in progress as votes continue to be tallied.
11:00 (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 157 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a 6,723-vote margin
In Kaliabor, Assam, AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 14,757 votes, holding a margin of 6,723 votes over Raijor Dal's Pradip Kumar Baruah, who has gathered 8,034 votes so far. Mahanta, who currently holds the seat, is ahead as counting continues in this constituency. The result is yet to be declared.
10:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam but majority mark still seven seats away
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 64. BJP is currently leading in 57 constituencies, leaving it seven seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for the remaining leads. No results have been declared yet as the count continues to progress across the state.
10:35 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result 2026: How the round-wise count will unfold in Nagaon-Batadraba
As counting advances in Nagaon-Batadraba, round-wise tallies will build the picture of how votes have been distributed among the 3 candidates. Since there is no prior result to benchmark against, each round adds the first layer of electoral data for this seat.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result: BJP's Rupak Sarmah holds a commanding lead
In the Nagaon-Batadraba constituency of Assam, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current data, so this update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. BJP's Rupak Sarmah is leading with 23,022 votes, holding a margin of 16,974 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has gathered 6,048 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
10:25 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Results: Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)'s stake in today's Nagaon-Batadraba count
The Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) has fielded Barnali Sarma in Nagaon-Batadraba. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:19 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still out of reach
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 10 constituencies, leaving it 6 seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
10:15 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Elections 2026: Reading the rounds: what Nagaon-Batadraba's count is showing
In Nagaon-Batadraba, each round of counting reveals a little more about how votes have been distributed. As counting progresses, the cumulative tallies will give an increasingly clear picture of who is heading toward a win.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Rupahihat Election Result 2026: Two Independents lead as counting continues
In the Rupahihat constituency of Assam, counting is underway with two Independent candidates at the front of the race. Anarul Hoque, 41, and Mainul Islam, 33, are both showing as leading at this stage, with vote tallies yet to reflect a clear separation between them. The contest in this Assam seat remains open as figures continue to come in from the counting centre.
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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.
Nagaon-Batadraba is a newly created General constituency in Assam, falling under the Nowgong 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. 3 candidates are contesting: Durlav Chamua (Congress), Rupak Sarmah (Bharatiya Janata Party), and Barnali Sarma (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)). 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.