Lakhimpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Manab Deka wins
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:18:37 IST
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Lakhimpur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Manab Deka wins

Ghana Buragohain (Congress), Manab Deka (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nurul Ali (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Birinchi Pegu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Hemanta Boruah (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Lakhimpur 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. Lakhimpur is a General constituency under the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Manab Deka of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 3,036 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Lakhimpur in 2026.
10:18 (IST) May 05
BJP's Manab Deka wins
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are shaping up at a brisk pace. 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 won and 105 leading, placing them just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60 seats while NDA is at 55. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house, holding a tally of 179 with 11 won and 168 leading. 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 crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with a tally of 18 comprising 13 won and 5 leading. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat house, with a tally of 87 drawn from 68 won and 19 leading. LDF trails with a tally of 36, having won 30 and leading in 6. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam count with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Results 2026: Manab Deka holds a firm lead for BJP
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, BJP's Manab Deka is currently leading with 84,953 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has accumulated 52,954 votes. The margin between the two stands at 31,999 votes at this stage of counting. Manab Deka, who currently holds the seat, is pressing ahead as votes continue to be tallied.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result 2026: Counting underway in BJP-held seat
Votes are being counted in the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, where the seat is currently held by BJP's Manab Deka. Early trends are still taking shape as the counting progresses, and a clearer picture of the contest is expected to emerge as more rounds are tallied. The Lakhimpur seat will be one to watch as the day's numbers come in from across the state.
18:16 (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 holds the strongest position at this stage, having won 22 seats and leading in 57 more for a tally of 79. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats counted so far and is currently leading in 22 constituencies, giving it a tally of 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: BJP's Manab Deka holds a commanding lead
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting numbers are firmly in favour of the incumbent. BJP's Manab Deka, a 50-year-old graduate, is currently leading with 84,953 votes, building a margin of 31,999 over Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who stands at 52,954 votes. With the result yet to be declared, Deka's position at this stage of counting looks particularly strong for the ruling party in this seat.
17:54 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads with 8,236-vote margin
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 73,050 votes, holding an 8,236-vote margin over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who trails with 64,814 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dr. Amiya Kumar Bhuyan, 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.
17:32 (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 has won 22 seats and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, putting its tally at 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka leads with a strong margin
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, incumbent BJP candidate Manab Deka is currently leading the count with 84,953 votes. Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain is trailing at 52,954 votes, putting the margin between the two at 31,999 votes. Deka, a 50-year-old graduate, is defending the seat with no criminal cases on record. The result is yet to be declared as counting continues.
17:10 (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 leads hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 158 more, putting its tally at 169. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 113, giving it a tally of 115, which leaves it 33 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by over 23,000 votes
In Nowboicha, Assam, Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 86,981 votes, holding a margin of 23,751 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has accumulated 63,230 votes so far. Das, 48, holds a doctorate and is among the candidates with two criminal cases on record. Counting is still in progress, and the final result for this Assam constituency is yet to be declared.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads 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 confirmed yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds a commanding lead in Assam seat
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting has the incumbent holding a firm position at the top. BJP's Manab Deka, 50, is currently leading with 72,982 votes, putting him 26,896 votes ahead of Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has accumulated 46,086 votes so far. Deka, a graduate with a clean record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds as the sitting legislator.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader 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 have cumulatively won 3 seats and are leading in 124 more, giving them a combined tally of 127 seats, which crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 57 seats with no wins declared so far, leaving it 61 seats short of a majority on current tallies. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 42, bringing its tally to 46, with 72 more seats needed to reach the majority mark.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads with 29,140-vote margin
In Nowboicha, Assam, Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 83,422 votes, holding a margin of 29,140 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has accumulated 54,282 votes so far. Dr. Das, 48, holds a doctorate and is among the candidates with two criminal cases declared. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.
16:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 71 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 71 seats and has won 9, giving it a tally of 80 seats. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared so far, leaving it 45 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats at this stage of counting.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds a strong lead for BJP
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting has BJP's sitting legislator Manab Deka firmly out in front with 72,982 votes. The 50-year-old graduate is leading by a margin of 26,896 votes over Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has accumulated 46,086 votes so far. Results are yet to be declared, but Deka's position at this stage of counting remains commanding.
15:42 (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 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, bringing its tally to 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 20 seats in Kerala.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads by over 31,000 votes
In Nowboicha, Assam, Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 80,193 votes, holding a margin of 31,434 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has accumulated 48,759 votes so far. Das, 48, holds a doctorate and is among the candidates with two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared in this constituency yet.
15:20 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 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 78 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 81 seats. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority. The remaining seats are spread across other parties and independents.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds lead in Assam seat
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting figures so far show incumbent BJP candidate Manab Deka firmly ahead with 55,043 votes. The 50-year-old graduate is leading Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has accumulated 36,186 votes, by a margin of 18,857 votes. Buragohain is trailing at this stage as counting continues in this General category seat.
14:58 (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 17 seats outright and is leading in 68 more, bringing its tally to 85. The LDF has won 10 seats and is leading in 26, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in a tally of 19 seats across the state.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads AGP by 13,262 votes
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 53,804 votes, holding a margin of 13,262 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has accumulated 40,542 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Dr. Joy Prakash Das, who holds a Doctorate, continues to hold the top position as results come in from this Assam seat.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, 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 75 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 78 seats. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Others account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds lead for BJP in Assam
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting so far has the incumbent BJP candidate Manab Deka firmly in front with 55,043 votes. The 50-year-old graduate is leading Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has gathered 36,186 votes, by a margin of 18,857 votes. Buragohain is trailing at this stage as counting continues across the seat.
14:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 199 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC, trailing at this stage, has a tally of 77 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan leads by 792 votes
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, counting is underway and Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan is currently leading with 34,233 votes. BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah is trailing close behind with 33,441 votes, keeping the margin tight at just 792 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dr. Amiya Kumar Bhuyan, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
13:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 79 constituencies, putting it well past the halfway threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No results have been formally declared so far.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds a strong lead in Assam seat
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the count speaks for itself. Sitting BJP legislator Manab Deka, 50, is currently leading with 46,287 votes, building a margin of 21,393 over Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who stands at 24,894 votes. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
13:31 (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 the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 187 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: Congress leads BJP by 1,494 votes in Assam seat
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan is currently leading with 30,136 votes, holding a margin of 1,494 votes over BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah, who has gathered 28,642 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Dr. Amiya Kumar Bhuyan, 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.
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 it well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is currently leading in 24 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 24. No results have been formally declared yet as tallying continues across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: BJP incumbent Manab Deka leads in Assam seat
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Manab Deka holds a lead at this stage, with Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain trailing behind by 18,068 votes. Deka has accumulated 40,378 votes against Buragohain's 22,310 as the final picture in this seat continues to take shape.
12:47 (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 cumulatively lead in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority threshold 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 alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads AGP by 2,790 votes
In Nowboicha, Assam, Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 24,186 votes, holding a margin of 2,790 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has accumulated 21,396 votes so far. Counting is still in progress in this constituency, and the result is yet to be declared. Dr. Joy Prakash Das, 48, holds a doctorate and is among the front-runners at this stage of the count.
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, three past the majority mark of 64, though no seats have been formally declared yet. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage of counting. Others account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. With results still coming in, the final shape of the house is yet to settle.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: BJP incumbent Manab Deka leads by 12,307 votes
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. BJP's Manab Deka, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 28,372 votes. Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain is trailing at 16,065 votes, leaving a margin of 12,307 votes between the two as tallying continues.
12:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly count
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies, giving it a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. The 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
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: AGP's Basanta Das leads by a narrow margin
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, AGP candidate Basanta Das is currently leading the count with 18,187 votes. Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is trailing close behind with 18,229 votes recorded, making this one of the tightest contests in the ongoing count. The margin between the two stands at just 42 votes, keeping the seat very much in play as counting continues.
11:43 (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 on current trends. Congress is leading in 28 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka leads with a commanding margin
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, incumbent BJP candidate Manab Deka is currently leading the count with 23,365 votes. The 50-year-old graduate has built a margin of 12,435 votes over Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who is trailing with 10,930 votes. The result is yet to be declared, but Deka's lead remains substantial as counting continues in this General category seat.
11:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark just two seats away
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 146 constituencies, placing the party just 2 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. TMC is trailing with a tally of 111 seats, leading in all of those constituencies as counting continues. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No party has crossed the majority threshold yet, and the final picture in West Bengal will depend on how the remaining leads settle.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: AGP's Basanta Das leads by 2,169 votes
In Nowboicha, Assam, AGP candidate Basanta Das is currently leading with 10,298 votes, holding a margin of 2,169 over Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das, who has accumulated 8,129 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Basanta Das, aged 37, has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
11:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses
In the 126-seat Assam assembly, BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is trailing well behind with leads in 31 seats. Others account for leads across the remaining 22 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Manab Deka holds a commanding lead for BJP
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, the counting numbers are firmly favouring the sitting legislator. BJP's Manab Deka, 50, is currently leading with 11,485 votes, putting him 7,196 votes ahead of Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain, who has gathered 4,289 votes so far. Deka, a graduate with a clean record, is defending his seat and the early counting trends have him well placed in this contest.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Manab Deka holds early lead over Congress
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, sitting MLA Manab Deka of BJP is currently leading the count with 4,907 votes. Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain is trailing in second place with 1,946 votes, leaving Deka ahead by a margin of 2,961 votes. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result: Incumbent Manab Deka leads for BJP
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, counting is currently underway with no star flag active among the candidates in the field. The sitting MLA, Manab Deka, is leading for BJP in what remains an open contest at this stage. Manab Deka, 50, a graduate with a clean record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds. Nurul Ali of the Rashtriya Ulama Council is also in the running as counting continues.
10:20 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is in progress with no seats declared yet. UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, putting its tally at 59 and leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. 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 15 seats 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.
Lakhimpur is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha segment. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ghana Buragohain (Congress), Manab Deka (Bharatiya Janata Party), Nurul Ali (Rashtriya Ulama Council), Birinchi Pegu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Hemanta Boruah (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Manab Deka of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Lakhimpur with a margin of 3,036 votes. The runner-up was Joy Prakash of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Lakhimpur 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.