Sonari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar wins
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:34:30 IST
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Sonari Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar wins

Utpal Gogoi (Congress), Dhormeswar Konwar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Baldev Teli (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), and Raju Karuwa (Independent) — 4 candidates contesting from Sonari 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. Sonari is a General constituency under the Jorhat Lok Sabha segment, with 178,790 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Dharmeswar Konwar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 15,117 votes. The 2016 winner was Topon Kumar Gogoi of the BJP. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sonari in 2026.
10:34 (IST) May 05
BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar wins
19:03 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies live across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are shifting rapidly. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in a 234-seat house, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough contests to hold a tally of 115, just 3 short of that mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour and leads in 105 more. 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 tally, standing at 179 across 11 won seats and leads in 168, in a 294-seat assembly. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading, while candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats. In Puducherry, NDA holds a tally of 18 in the 30-seat house that requires 16 for a majority, with 13 seats already won and leads in 5 more, putting it ahead of the majority mark on tally. SPA has a tally of 5 there. In Kerala, UDF leads with a tally of 87 in the 140-seat assembly where 71 is the majority mark, having won 68 and leading in 19. LDF is at a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 in Kerala.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam with a tally of 79 seats, majority in sight
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, putting it well on course to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet. AGP, AIUDF, and others account for the remaining seats in count.
18:39 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Results 2026: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads by over 24,000 votes
In Sonari, Assam, BJP candidate Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading with 74,833 votes, holding a margin of 24,134 over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has gathered 50,699 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dharmeswar Konwar, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.
18:29 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Results 2026: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by Bharatiya Janata Party's Dharmeswar Konwar, making this a significant contest to watch as the numbers come in from this Assam assembly segment. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
18:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, made up of 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, leaving them 3 short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53, and needs 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared so far, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more seats to cross the threshold.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia wins by 16021 votes
The result is in from Mahmora in Assam. BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia wins the seat with 69,530 votes, defeating Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who finished with 53,509 votes. The winning margin stands at 16,021 votes. Dehingia, a 50-year-old graduate with no criminal cases on record, secures the Mahmora seat for the BJP in what turned out to be a clear verdict at the end of counting.
17:56 (IST) May 04
BJP well ahead in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 marks the majority. BJP holds a commanding position with 22 seats won and leads in 57 more, putting its tally at 79. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies but is yet to open its account in declared results. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 declared and 18 leads still in play.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads by 24134 votes
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar holds a lead of 24,134 votes over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi. Konwar has accumulated 74,833 votes so far, while Gogoi stands at 50,699. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be counted in this Assam seat.
17:34 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state with a tally of 115, made up of 10 seats won and 105 seats where they are currently leading, leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 where it is leading, and still needs 58 more seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no seats won so far, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more to reach 118.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia wins by 16,021 votes
BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia has won the Mahmora seat in Assam, securing 69,530 votes to claim the constituency. Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan finished second with 53,509 votes, leaving a final margin of 16,021 votes between the two. Dehingia, a 50-year-old graduate, completes the result in what turned out to be a decisive finish in this Assam constituency.
17:11 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading as counting continues. The seat has drawn considerable attention with results still being tallied. No result has been declared yet for this constituency, and the final outcome will become clear once the Election Commission formally announces the winner from Sonari.
16:50 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally touches majority mark as counting progresses
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 118 seats, with 8 declared and 110 leads in hand, touching the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 57 seats, comprising 7 won and 50 leading, and still needs 61 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 seats with no wins declared yet, trailing with a tally of 55 and requiring 63 more seats to reach 118.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 16,021 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 69,530 votes, holding a margin of 16,021 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has gathered 53,509 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
16:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 67 seats and has won 13, putting its tally at 80 and well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 19. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats at this stage.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar holds a firm lead
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading with 60,059 votes, holding a margin of 18,203 over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has gathered 41,856 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
16:06 (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 outright 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.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 14,505 votes
In the Mahmora constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 64,291 votes. Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan is trailing at 49,786 votes, leaving a margin of 14,505 votes between the two as counting continues. Dehingia, a 50-year-old graduate, holds a clear edge in the seat at this stage of the count.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 20
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 6 seats and is currently leading in 75, giving it a tally of 81. Congress has yet to win a seat and is leading in 20 constituencies. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 25 seats, with BJP still needing the count to hold to confirm its position.
15:33 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads by 8,835 votes
In Sonari, Assam, counting is still under way and BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar holds a clear lead with 36,942 votes so far. Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi is trailing at 28,107 votes, leaving a margin of 8,835 between the two. Konwar, 55, has a clean criminal record and is currently the front-runner in this general category seat as vote tallying continues.
15:23 (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 a tally of 210, with 1 seat won and leads in 209 constituencies. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70, having won 1 seat and leading in 69. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:11 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 12,268 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 56,307 votes, holding a margin of 12,268 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has accumulated 44,039 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
15:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress trailing at 25
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 76 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 25 seats with no wins declared yet. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while Congress remains well short at 25.
14:49 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads by 8,835 votes
In Sonari, Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar holding a lead of 8,835 votes over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi. Konwar has accumulated 36,942 votes so far against Gogoi's 28,107. The result is yet to be declared in this constituency.
14:38 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and 72 seats where it is currently leading. The LDF trails with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats across the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 12,268 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 56,307 votes, holding a margin of 12,268 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has gathered 44,039 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, Congress trailing at 26
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 77 constituencies with one seat already declared in its favour, giving it a tally of 78. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends, while Congress remains 38 seats short of that threshold.
14:05 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading the count with 33,589 votes, holding an 8,468-vote margin over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has gathered 25,121 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this keenly watched Assam seat.
13:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark of 148. TMC is trailing with leads in 84 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. No seats have been formally declared yet, and the leads are still in motion as counting continues.
13:43 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 7,247 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 43,221 votes, holding a margin of 7,247 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has accumulated 35,974 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and the result is yet to be declared.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 seats as Assam counting progresses
With counting still underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 80 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 22 seats, needing 42 more to be in contention for a majority. Others account for leads in the remaining 24 seats. No results have been formally declared so far in the state.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads with a 7,614-vote margin
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading the count with 27,153 votes. Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi is trailing at 19,539 votes, leaving a margin of 7,614 votes between the two. Konwar, 55, has cleared his candidacy without any criminal cases on record. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
13:10 (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 currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 29 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 4,355 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 35,229 votes, holding a margin of 4,355 votes over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has accumulated 30,874 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
12:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 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 76 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if the trends hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach a majority. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as votes continue to be tallied across the state.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads with 5,817-vote margin
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading with 21,233 votes, holding a margin of 5,817 over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has accumulated 15,416 votes and is trailing at this stage. Konwar, 55, has cleared his candidacy without any criminal cases on record.
12:28 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold. The party holds a tally of 181 seats, all of them leads, putting it 33 seats beyond the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 5,222 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 29,021 votes, holding a margin of 5,222 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has gathered 23,799 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, majority mark within reach
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 the party just past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is trailing well behind with leads in 30 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no results formally declared anywhere in the state as of now.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading the count with 17,688 votes, holding a margin of 5,033 over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has accumulated 12,655 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
11:44 (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 154 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 4,481 votes in Assam
In the Mahmora constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 22,417 votes, holding a margin of 4,481 over Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan, who has accumulated 17,936 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this seat.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 Assam seats, one short 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 63 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar is currently leading the count with 14,358 votes, holding a margin of 3,847 over Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who has gathered 10,511 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Assam seat.
11:03 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, sitting just 4 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats so far. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Mahmora Election Results 2026: BJP's Suruj Dehingia leads by 3,467 votes
In Mahmora, Assam, BJP candidate Suruj Dehingia is currently leading with 18,631 votes. Congress candidate Jnyandip Mohan is trailing at 15,164 votes, leaving a margin of 3,467 votes between the two as counting continues. Dehingia, a 50-year-old graduate with no criminal cases on record, holds the advantage in this constituency at this stage of the count.
10:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 59 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies and BJP holds leads in 59 seats so far, leaving the party five short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is currently leading in 30 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining 22 constituencies. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Sonari Election Result: BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar leads in Assam seat
In the Sonari constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Dhormeswar Konwar currently leading the race. He holds 7,155 votes against Congress candidate Utpal Gogoi, who is trailing with 5,056 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,099 votes at this stage of counting, with the final result yet to be declared.
10:22 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are up for grabs, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, placing it 12 seats short of the majority mark of 71. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
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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.
Sonari is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Jorhat Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 178,790 voters on its electoral rolls. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: Utpal Gogoi (Congress), Dhormeswar Konwar (Bharatiya Janata Party), Baldev Teli (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), and Raju Karuwa (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Dharmeswar Konwar of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Sonari with a margin of 15,117 votes. The runner-up was Sushil Kumar Suri of the Congress. In 2016, Topon Kumar Gogoi of the BJP had won the seat with a margin of 24,117 votes. round-by-round trends from Sonari 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.