Khowang Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi wins
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 09:42:16 IST
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Khowang Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi wins

Chakradhar Gogoi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Lurinjyoti Gogoi (Assam Jatiya Parishad), Prabhakar Das (Independent), and Biju Dowarah (Independent) — 4 candidates contesting from Khowang 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. Khowang is a newly created General constituency under the Dibrugarh 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 Khowang, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
09:42 (IST) May 05
Khowang Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi wins
18:31 (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 hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still in play, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60 while NDA stands at 55, neither within striking distance of 118 at this stage. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on tally, leading in 168 seats with 11 won for a combined tally of 179 in the 294-seat house, if those leads hold. TMC trails with a tally of 106, having won 2 and leading in 104. 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, crossing the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat count with 68 seats won and 19 leads for a tally of 87, well past the majority mark of 71 if those leads hold. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Independent and smaller party candidates in Kerala hold a combined tally of 17.
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 64 marks the majority. BJP has declared wins in 22 constituencies and is leading in 57 more, putting its tally at 79 seats, well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads with a margin of 9,984 votes
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading the count with 67,038 votes. Trailing behind is Assam Jatiya Parishad's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, who has accumulated 57,054 votes so far. The gap between the two stands at 9,984 votes, with counting still under way in this Assam seat.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in the Khowang assembly constituency in Assam, where BJP candidate Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading. The seat is being closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. Chakradhar Gogoi's lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party marks the early picture from this Assam constituency, with the final result yet to be declared.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP by 9,984 votes
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing in the count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi holds the lead with 67,038 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 57,054, putting the margin between the two at 9,984 votes. Counting is still underway in this keenly watched seat, and no result has been declared yet.
17:33 (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 the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats across the state.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Naharkatia Election Results 2026: BJP's Taranga Gogoi leads by over 61,000 votes
In Naharkatia, Assam, BJP's Taranga Gogoi is currently leading with 86,601 votes, holding a margin of 61,457 over Congress candidate Pranatee Phukan, who has gathered 25,144 votes so far. Gogoi, 43, is the sitting MLA for this constituency and is presently maintaining a commanding lead as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Taranga Gogoi.
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 has won 22 seats and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats, with 7 declared wins among them.
17:07 (IST) May 04
Breaking: Chakradhar Gogoi of BJP wins
17:00 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing in the count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi holds the lead with 67,038 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 57,054, putting the margin between the two at 9,984 votes. With counting still under way, Lurinjyoti Gogoi faces a deficit he will need to close as the remaining rounds are tallied.
16:49 (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 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads in hand.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Results 2026: BJP's Binod Hazarika leads by over 50,000 votes
In Chabua-Lahowal, Assam, BJP candidate Binod Hazarika is leading with 89,202 votes, building a margin of 50,914 over Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who has gathered 38,288 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and Hazarika's lead remains substantial as the numbers continue to come in.
16:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 69 seats and has won 11, putting its tally at 80 and placing it comfortably past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 20. Other parties together account for a tally of 26 seats at this stage.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing in the count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi holds the lead with 66,739 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 56,846, putting the margin between the two at 9,893 votes. Counting is still under way in this seat, and the result is yet to be declared.
16:05 (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 won 37 seats outright and is leading in 47 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 23 seats and is leading in 13, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 20 seats in the state.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli leads by over 9,000 votes
In the Duliajan constituency of Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 64,846 votes, holding a margin of 9,134 over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 55,712 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Terash Gowala, 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.
15:43 (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 leading in 75 more, giving it a tally of 81 seats at this stage. Congress has declared no wins yet and is leading in 20 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 1 already declared.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trailing in Khowang as counting continues
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a post-graduate with a clean record, is currently trailing behind BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi, who holds a lead of 7,709 votes with 58,490 votes counted in his favour against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 50,781. The result is yet to be declared, and counting in this keenly watched seat remains underway.
15:21 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority across the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 155 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 40 seats, with no wins declared yet, leaving the alliance 78 seats short of the majority mark on its tally. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33 more for a tally of 35, trailing the majority mark by 83 seats at this stage of counting.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Naharkatia Election Results 2026: Taranga Gogoi holds a commanding lead for BJP
In Naharkatia, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi is leading with 55,824 votes, pulling well ahead of Congress candidate Pranatee Phukan, who has gathered 16,220 votes so far. The margin between the two currently stands at 39,604 votes. Counting is still underway, and the seat is currently held by BJP's Taranga Gogoi.
14:59 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam with tally of 79
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has already crossed that threshold, holding a tally of 79 seats — with 3 declared wins and leads in 76 more. Congress is trailing at a tally of 25, yet to open its wins column. BJP needs no further seats to secure a majority if its current leads hold through the final rounds.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, finds himself trailing in the current count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is leading with 47,078 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 38,403, a margin of 8,675 votes separating the two as counting continues. Lurinjyoti Gogoi has no criminal cases on record and is contesting this seat as a non-incumbent candidate from the Assam Jatiya Parishad.
14:37 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independents and smaller parties lead in 130 seats
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 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, while SPA is trailing with leads in 45 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far, and the count continues.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Results 2026: BJP's Binod Hazarika leads by 34,580 votes
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Binod Hazarika is currently leading with 59,326 votes, building a margin of 34,580 over Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who has gathered 24,746 votes so far. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared in this seat.
14:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, tally touches 78
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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 well short of the majority. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the mark if current trends hold, while Congress still requires 38 more seats to reach 64.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing behind BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi, who holds a lead of 8,675 votes with 47,078 votes against Gogoi's 38,403. Counting is still underway in this seat, and Lurinjyoti Gogoi, who carries no criminal record, finds himself on the back foot as the numbers stand at this stage of the count.
13:53 (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, bringing its tally to 23. The SPA has a tally of 3, having won 2 and leading in 1. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in Puducherry.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Naharkatia Election Results 2026: Taranga Gogoi holds a commanding lead for BJP
In Naharkatia, Assam, BJP's Taranga Gogoi is leading with 56,134 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Pranatee Phukan, who has gathered 16,346 votes so far. The margin between the two currently stands at 39,788 votes. Gogoi, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
13:31 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 Assam seats, well clear of majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and the BJP is currently leading in 80 seats, putting it well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 22 seats at this stage. With no results declared yet, the NDA alliance holds leads in 98 of the 126 seats while CONG+ is leading in 22, and others account for the remaining six.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP by 8,675 votes
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing behind BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi, who has accumulated 47,078 votes so far. Lurinjyoti Gogoi, who carries no criminal record, is placed second in the count with 38,403 votes, putting the margin between the two at 8,675. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared in this seat.
13:09 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 45 seats. No alliance has won seats outright as counting continues across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Dibrugarh Election Results 2026: BJP's Prasanta Phukan leads by 38,277 votes
In Dibrugarh, Assam, BJP's Prasanta Phukan is leading with 56,982 votes, holding a margin of 38,277 over AJTP's Mainak Patra, who has accumulated 18,705 votes and is currently trailing. Phukan, who is the sitting MLA for this constituency, is maintaining a commanding position as counting continues. Results are yet to be declared in this Assam seat.
12:47 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, where 64 seats are needed for a majority. BJP is currently leading in 76 seats, putting it comfortably past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats at this stage. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting unfold.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, finds himself trailing in the current count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is leading with 33,477 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 26,302, a margin of 7,175 votes separating the two. Counting is still underway in this seat, and the final outcome is yet to be determined.
12:25 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and 118 are needed for a majority, early leads paint an interesting picture. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 119 seats, crossing the majority mark on current tallies if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with leads in 64 seats, needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is leading in 44 seats, requiring 74 more to be in majority territory. No seats have been declared yet across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli of BJP leads with 7,224-vote margin
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 35,964 votes, holding a margin of 7,224 votes over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has accumulated 28,740 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Terash Gowala, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past the majority mark of 64 seats if those leads hold. Congress is trailing well behind with leads in 29 seats. Others account for the remaining 23 seats where leads have been established. No seats have been declared yet, and the counting remains in progress across the state.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing behind BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi in the ongoing count. Chakradhar Gogoi holds a lead of 5,161 votes, with 23,833 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 18,672. The result in this Assam seat is yet to be declared, and counting continues.
11:43 (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.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Results 2026: BJP's Binod Hazarika leads by 8,678 votes
In Chabua-Lahowal, Assam, BJP candidate Binod Hazarika is currently leading with 15,918 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who has gathered 7,240 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 8,678 votes as counting continues in this constituency. Ghatowar, at 45, is trailing behind the 49-year-old Hazarika with counting still underway.
11:22 (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 set at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, just one seat away from that threshold. Congress is leading in 29 seats, needing 35 more to be in contention for a majority. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, finds himself trailing in the ongoing count. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading with 14,360 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 11,845, putting the margin between the two at 2,515 votes. With counting still underway, Lurinjyoti Gogoi will need to close that gap to turn the contest around in Khowang.
11:02 (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 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 102 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Tingkhong Election Results 2026: Bimal Borah holds a commanding lead in Assam seat
In Tingkhong, BJP's Bimal Borah is leading with 24,699 votes, extending a margin of 13,307 over Congress candidate Bipul Gogoi, who has gathered 11,392 votes so far. Borah, the sitting MLA currently holding the seat for BJP, is maintaining a firm position at the top as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
10:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 58 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, with BJP currently leading in 58 constituencies and needing six more to reach the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 29 seats at this stage. Others, including AGP and AIUDF, account for the remaining leads. No party has crossed the majority threshold yet as results continue to come in.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result: Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJTP trails BJP in early count
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, a 43-year-old postgraduate, is currently trailing as counting progresses. BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi holds the lead with 4,935 votes against Lurinjyoti Gogoi's 4,196, a margin of 739 votes separating the two at this stage. The result in Khowang is yet to be declared, and the contest between the two candidates remains active as more rounds come in.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Result 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads by 739 votes
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading with 4,935 votes. Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the Assam Jatiya Parishad is trailing close behind with 4,196 votes, leaving a margin of 739 votes between the two as counting continues. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Naharkatia Election Result 2026: Taranga Gogoi holds a commanding lead for BJP
In Naharkatia, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi is currently leading the count with 11,564 votes, extending a margin of 7,796 over Congress candidate Pranatee Phukan, who has accumulated 3,768 votes so far. Gogoi, 43, is seeking to retain the seat that is currently held by BJP. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues.
09:30 (IST) May 04
Khowang Assembly Election Results 2026: Assam's 126-seat Assembly race and Khowang's piece of it
Assam's Assembly has 126 constituencies, and Khowang's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally today. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
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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.
Khowang is a newly created General constituency in Assam, falling under the Dibrugarh 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. 4 candidates are contesting: Chakradhar Gogoi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Lurinjyoti Gogoi (Assam Jatiya Parishad), Prabhakar Das (Independent), and Biju Dowarah (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.