Rongonadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika wins
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:31:55 IST
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Rongonadi Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika wins

Rishiraj Hazarika (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jayanta Khaund (Congress), Tikendra Thapa (Aam Aadmi Party), Jakir Hussain (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Pawan Sautal (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), Hemkanta Miri (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abdul Goffur (Independent), Kamal Barla (Independent), and Swapan Puddar (Independent) — 9 candidates contesting from Rongonadi 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. Rongonadi is a newly created General constituency under the Sonitpur 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 Rongonadi, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
10:31 (IST) May 05
BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika wins
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 are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just three short of the majority mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, having won 7 and leading in 53, while NDA is at 55 seats on current leads with no wins declared yet. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on its tally, sitting at 179 across 11 won and 168 leading seats in the 294-seat house, with TMC trailing on a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 and is leading in 5 more for a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, where 16 is the majority mark, putting the alliance well past that threshold on current trends. SPA has a tally of 5 there. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat count with 68 seats won and 19 more in hand, giving it a tally of 87 against a majority mark of 71. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 declared wins and 6 leads. 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 64 marks the majority. BJP has declared wins in 22 constituencies and is leading in 57 more, putting its tally at 79 seats and keeping it on course for a majority if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of the majority mark.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika leads by 25,455 votes
In Rongonadi, Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is leading with 75,164 votes, holding a margin of 25,455 over Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund, who has gathered 49,709 votes so far. Hazarika, 36, is currently ahead as counting continues in this constituency. Khaund, a postgraduate at 58, is trailing at this stage with counting still under way.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holds the lead
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is currently leading as counting continues. The seat is among those being closely watched across the state, with the counting process still underway. Rishiraj Hazarika's lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party keeps BJP in contention here, though the final outcome is yet to be determined as votes continue to be tallied.
18:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam with a tally of 79 seats as counting continues
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats against the majority mark of 64. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats counted so far and is leading in 22 constituencies, putting its tally at 22. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 declared and 18 leads still in progress.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads with 25,455-vote margin
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holding a commanding lead. Hazarika, who is 36 years old, has accumulated 75,164 votes so far, placing him well ahead of Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund, who is trailing with 49,709 votes. The margin between the two stands at 25,455 votes as counting continues.
17:55 (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 threshold if its current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: Utpal Borah of BJP in a strong lead
In Gohpur, Assam, BJP candidate Utpal Borah is way ahead with 96,582 votes. Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum is trailing with 43,860 votes. The difference is a significant 52,722 votes as the counting is still underway. The current MLA for this seat is BJP's Sri Utpal Borah, but he's not currently in the top 3 positions being reported.
17:33 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 marks the majority. BJP has won 22 seats and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all leads with no wins declared so far. AGP holds a tally of 8 while AIUDF stands at 2. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika leads by 25,455 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is currently leading with 75,164 votes, holding a margin of 25,455 over Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund, who has gathered 49,709 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this seat.
17:10 (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 threshold if current leads hold. The alliance has won 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads by over 52,000 votes
In Gohpur, Assam, BJP's Utpal Borah is leading with 96,582 votes, holding a margin of 52,722 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has accumulated 43,860 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
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 constituencies and has won 18, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short at a tally of 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads Congress by 25,455 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holding a commanding lead. The 36-year-old candidate has accumulated 75,164 votes so far, putting him 25,455 votes ahead of Congress's Jayanta Khaund, who is trailing with 49,709 votes. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues in this Assam seat.
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 mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 5 seats and is leading in 197 more, putting its tally at 202. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 84, giving it a tally of 85 — still 63 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads by over 48,000 votes
In the Gohpur constituency of Assam, BJP's Utpal Borah is currently leading with 89,209 votes, holding a margin of 48,235 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has gathered 40,974 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
16:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 71 Assam seats, Congress trails at 19
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 9 seats and is leading in 71 more, giving it a tally of 80 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has declared wins on none of the seats so far and is leading in 19 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats at this stage.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads Congress by 28,787 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holding a firm lead. The 36-year-old candidate has accumulated 67,244 votes so far, putting him 28,787 votes ahead of Congress's Jayanta Khaund, who is trailing with 38,457 votes. No criminal cases are recorded against either candidate as the contest continues to unfold.
15:42 (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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA would be well past the threshold. 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 4 seats in the union territory.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Behali Election Result 2026: BJP's Munindra Das (Bapti) leads by 57,961 votes
In Behali, Assam, BJP candidate Munindra Das (Bapti) is leading with 83,773 votes, building a margin of 57,961 over CPI(ML)(L)'s Gyanendra Sarkar, who has gathered 25,812 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ranjit Dutta, 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.
15:21 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with tally of 81 seats
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, giving it a tally of 81 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold. 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 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads by nearly 20,000 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is leading with 47,976 votes. Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund is trailing at 28,288 votes, leaving a margin of 19,688 votes between the two. Hazarika, aged 36, has no criminal cases on record. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
14:58 (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 in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Biswanath Election Results 2026: BJP's Pallab Lochan Das leads by 15,141 votes
In the Biswanath constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Pallab Lochan Das is currently leading with 39,455 votes, holding a margin of 15,141 over Congress candidate Jayanta Borah, who has accumulated 24,314 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Promod Borthakur, 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 is currently leading in 75 constituencies with 3 seats declared in its favour, giving it a tally of 78 and placing it well ahead of the majority mark. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 38 seats short of a majority at this stage of counting.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holding a lead over Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund. Hazarika has accumulated 47,976 votes against Khaund's 28,288, putting the margin between the two at 19,688 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.
14:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 12 more, taking its tally to 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 3 seats, with 1 won and 2 leads.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads by over 30,000 votes
In Gohpur, Assam, BJP candidate Utpal Borah is leading with 54,419 votes, holding a margin of 30,240 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has gathered 24,179 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. The seat remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet, and the final picture from Rongonadi will emerge once the counting process is complete.
13:31 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tally crosses 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 124 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, still needing 61 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is further behind with a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more seats to be in contention for a majority.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads by over 30,000 votes
In Gohpur, Assam, BJP's Utpal Borah is leading the count with 54,419 votes, holding a margin of 30,240 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has accumulated 24,179 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP holds leads in 78 seats so far, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is currently leading in 24 seats. With no results declared yet, these are early trends, and BJP needs to convert its current leads to confirm a majority as counting continues across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holds a strong lead
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is currently leading the count with 34,636 votes, building a margin of 19,044 over Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund, who has gathered 15,592 votes so far. The 36-year-old Hazarika, who has no criminal cases on record, continues to hold a commanding position as counting progresses in this Assam seat.
12:47 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as leads come in
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, while SPA is trailing further with a tally of 48 seats. No seats have been declared in the state so far, and counting continues across all constituencies.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Biswanath Election Results 2026: BJP's Pallab Lochan Das leads with a 14,913-vote margin
In the Biswanath constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Pallab Lochan Das is currently leading with 39,057 votes, holding a margin of 14,913 over Congress candidate Jayanta Borah, who has accumulated 24,144 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Promod Borthakur, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
12:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 67 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 64 seats if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 31 seats, needing 33 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads with a margin of 15741 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika holding a commanding lead. The 36-year-old candidate has accumulated 28,884 votes so far, leaving Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund trailing at 13,143 votes. The margin between the two stands at 15,741 votes, with Hazarika firmly ahead as the count continues in this Assam seat.
12:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 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 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would cross the majority mark comfortably. SPA is leading in 1 seat, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats. No results have been formally declared yet, with counting still in progress across the union territory.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Result 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads by over 20,000 votes
In Gohpur, Assam, BJP's Utpal Borah is currently leading with 33,645 votes, holding a margin of 20,070 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has gathered 13,575 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
11:43 (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 those leads hold. Congress is leading in 28 seats, while others account for the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. Rishiraj Hazarika of the BJP is currently ahead with 16,036 votes, while Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund is trailing with 9,329 votes, putting the margin between the two at 6,707 votes as the tally continues to come in.
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. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Biswanath Election Result 2026: BJP's Pallab Lochan Das leads with 2,058-vote margin
In the Biswanath constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Pallab Lochan Das is currently leading with 17,579 votes, holding a margin of 2,058 over Congress candidate Jayanta Borah, who has accumulated 15,521 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Promod Borthakur, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 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 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 31 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as the count continues to move through the day.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika leads with 3,414-vote margin
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is currently leading the count with 10,153 votes in hand. The 36-year-old candidate holds a margin of 3,414 votes over Congress rival Jayanta Khaund, who has accumulated 6,739 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika leads by 5,366 votes
In the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is currently leading with 6,488 votes, holding a margin of 5,366 over Congress candidate Jayanta Khaund, who has gathered 1,122 votes so far. Hazarika, 36, is ahead as counting continues in this seat. Khaund is trailing at this stage of the count.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Rongonadi Election Result: No high-profile candidate in the fray
Counting is underway in the Rongonadi constituency of Assam, where Hemkanta Miri of SUCI(C) is currently leading the race. BJP's Rishiraj Hazarika is also showing in the leading column as votes continue to be tallied. With no declared result yet, the contest in this Assam seat remains open as election officials work through the remaining rounds of counting.
10:20 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority mark still six seats away
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 six seats short of that mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 5 seats, needing 11 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats at this stage of counting. No alliance has crossed the majority mark yet.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Gohpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Utpal Borah leads with a margin of 3124 votes
In the Gohpur constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Utpal Borah is currently leading with 5,062 votes, holding a margin of 3,124 over Congress candidate Sankar Jyoti Kutum, who has gathered 1,938 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sri Utpal Borah, and counting is still underway with the result yet to be declared.
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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.
Rongonadi is a newly created General constituency in Assam, falling under the Sonitpur 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. 9 candidates are contesting: Rishiraj Hazarika (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jayanta Khaund (Congress), Tikendra Thapa (Aam Aadmi Party), Jakir Hussain (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Pawan Sautal (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), Hemkanta Miri (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Abdul Goffur (Independent), Kamal Barla (Independent), and Swapan Puddar (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.