Mangaldai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Nilima Devi wins by 23,936 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 09:41:50 IST
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Mangaldai Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Nilima Devi wins by 23,936 votes

Azizur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Nilima Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rijumoni Talukdar (Congress), Ajit Acharjya (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Harekrishna Deka (All India Trinamool Congress), and Prabin Kr. Deka (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Mangaldai 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. Mangaldai is a newly created Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment, with no prior Assembly election record in its current form. There is no historical winner, margin, or turnout benchmark to compare against —The final tally will determine not just who wins Mangaldai, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
09:41 (IST) May 05
Mangaldai election results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi wins

Mangaldai is a Scheduled Castes reserved assembly constituency in Assam's Darrang district, part of the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. It covers rural areas around Mangaldoi town, focusing on agrarian communities with significant SC voters.



In Mangaldai, the BJP’s Nilima Devi won the assembly elections 2026 with a margin of 23,936 votes against Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar.BJP's Gurujyoti Das won in 2016 with 73,423 votes (41.31per cent) and a 22,045-vote margin over INC's Basanta Das (51,378 votes, 28.90 per cent). INC's Basanta Das triumphed in 2011 with 65,440 votes (45.36per cent) against AIUDF.

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19:01 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are taking shape at different paces. 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 progress, leaving them just 3 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 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with a tally of 18 seats, including 13 already declared. 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 assembly, holding a tally of 87, with 68 won and 19 leads. LDF trails with a tally of 36, comprising 30 won and 6 leading seats.
18:48 (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 holds a tally of 79, with 22 seats won and leads in 57 more, putting the party well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no seats declared yet. Smaller parties and others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by nearly 24,000 votes
In Mangaldai, Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is leading with 1,00,078 votes, holding a margin of 23,936 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 76,142 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and the result is yet to be declared.
18:26 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Nilima Devi is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is among the closely watched constituencies in the state, with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the advantage at this stage. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared for this Assam assembly segment.
18:15 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman holds the seat
The result is in from Dalgaon in Assam. AIUDF candidate Mazibur Rahman wins the seat, polling 147,555 votes to defeat Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who finished with 118,675 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,880 votes. The seat was currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, and he returns to the assembly after successfully defending his position in this contest.
18:04 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
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, putting its tally at 79 and comfortably past the majority threshold. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats counted so far and is leading in 22 constituencies, leaving it with a tally of 22. Counting in several seats is still in progress.
17:53 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP candidate Nilima Devi currently holds the lead as votes continue to be tallied. The Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar is trailing in this keenly watched contest, with the final outcome still to be confirmed.
17:42 (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, comprising 10 declared wins and leads in 105 seats, sitting just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 60, with 7 won seats and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, all from current leads and no declared wins so far, requiring 63 more seats to cross the majority mark.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: Mazibur Rahman holds seat for AIUDF
The Dalgaon constituency in Assam has returned its verdict. AIUDF candidate Mazibur Rahman wins the seat, polling 147,555 votes to defeat Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who finished with 118,675 votes. The winning margin stands at 28,880 votes. The seat was currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, who has now successfully defended his position in this Assam assembly contest.
17:21 (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, putting its tally at 79 and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all leads with no wins declared yet. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats across the state.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with results yet to be declared. BJP's Nilima Devi holds the lead at this stage, with Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar trailing behind. The margin between the two stands at 23,936 votes, making Mangaldai one of the seats to watch as the final numbers come in.
16:59 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry with tally crossing majority mark
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 trends hold. The alliance has won 13 seats outright and is leading in 6 more, bringing its tally to 19. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 lead.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman holds the seat
The result is in from Dalgaon in Assam. AIUDF candidate Mazibur Rahman wins the seat, polling 147,555 votes to defeat Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who finished with 118,675 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,880 votes. The 51-year-old, a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record, successfully defends the constituency, continuing his tenure as the sitting MLA for Dalgaon.
16:37 (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 66 seats and has won 13, giving it a tally of 79 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it with a tally of 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is currently underway with BJP's Nilima Devi holding the lead as results continue to come in. The result for this seat is yet to be declared, and the final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of counting still to be completed.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally leader crosses majority mark in early leads
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 marks the majority. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in enough seats to cross that mark, with a tally of 133, including 2 seats already declared in their favour and leads in 131 more. NDA holds a tally of 56 seats, all in the leading column, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 41, with 4 seats won and leads in 37, and would need 77 additional seats to reach 118.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds lead over Congress rival
In Sipajhar, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is leading the count with 87,858 votes, extending a margin of 28,036 over Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who has gathered 59,822 votes so far. Rajbongshi, 67, holds a Doctorate and is currently seeking to retain the seat he holds for the BJP. Counting is still in progress.
15:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 72 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 8 seats and is currently leading in 72 more, putting its tally at 80 and placing it well ahead of the majority threshold. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats so far and holds leads in 19 constituencies. The remaining seats are split among other parties and independents.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Nilima Devi is currently leading as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared, and votes are still being tallied across the seat. Mangaldai remains one of the closely watched constituencies in Assam, with the final outcome expected once the counting process concludes.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 151 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared in their column yet. SPA has won 3 seats and is leading in 37 more, bringing its tally to 40, and still needs 78 additional seats to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 39 seats with no wins confirmed so far, leaving it 79 seats short of a majority on current tallies.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds lead as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is leading the count with 60,064 votes, a margin of 23,143 over Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who has gathered 36,921 votes and is currently trailing. Rajbongshi, 67, holds a Doctorate and has no criminal cases on record. The seat is currently held by BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi, who is seeking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.
15:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, Congress trailing at 24
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 80 seats, with 3 declared wins and leads in 77 constituencies, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 24 seats, all in the leading column. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Nilima Devi is currently leading as counting continues. The result is yet to be declared, and the seat remains under close watch. Nilima Devi, aged 61 and a graduate, has no criminal cases on record as the constituency awaits a final outcome.
14:47 (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 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, bringing its tally to 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3 and trailing well behind. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds a strong lead in Assam seat
In Sipajhar, BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi is leading with 60,064 votes, holding a margin of 23,143 over Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who has gathered 36,921 votes so far. Rajbongshi, who currently holds the seat, is out in front as counting continues. Saikia is trailing at this stage with the gap between the two candidates remaining considerable.
14:25 (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 holds a tally of 78 seats, having won 3 and leading in 75, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 26 seats so far, all in the leading column. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads with a strong margin
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 75,899 votes, holding a margin of 27,786 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 48,113 votes so far. The seat remains in play as vote counting continues.
14:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 200 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 76 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.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds strong lead over Congress rival
In Sipajhar, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is leading with 60,064 votes, extending a margin of 23,143 over Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who is trailing with 36,921 votes. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
13:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 Assam seats as 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 the party well past that threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats, needing 39 more to reach a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture across the state is still taking shape.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads with a 22,691-vote margin
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 69,029 votes against Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 46,338 votes. The gap between the two stands at 22,691 votes, with the result yet to be declared.
13:19 (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 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Results 2026: Mazibur Rahman leads with 11,594-vote margin
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman is currently leading with 76,025 votes, holding an 11,594-vote margin over Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who has accumulated 64,431 votes so far. Rahman, 51, is the sitting MLA for this seat and is currently holding his ground as counting continues. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman.
12:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 seats as Assam counting progresses
With counting underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 77 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 25 seats, needing 39 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as the counting continues.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads over Congress rival
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 49,279 votes, holding a margin of 10,704 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has gathered 38,575 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as tallying continues.
12:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 179 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: Mazibur Rahman leads with a 9,956-vote margin
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, sitting MLA Mazibur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front is currently leading with 66,679 votes. Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque is trailing at 56,723 votes, putting the margin between the two at 9,956 votes. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, who is looking to retain it as counting continues.
12:14 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, majority mark within reach
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP holds leads in 66 seats so far, putting the party right at the edge of the 64-seat majority mark. Congress is currently leading in 32 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as tallies continue to shift with each passing round.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads with 11,365-vote margin
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading the count with 39,635 votes against Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has gathered 28,270 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,365 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
11:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with tally crossing majority mark
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 160, with all of those being active leads and no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 105 seats, needing 43 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: Mazibur Rahman holds the lead in Assam seat
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, sitting MLA Mazibur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front is currently leading with 48,303 votes. Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque is trailing at 41,628 votes, leaving a margin of 6,675 between the two. Rahman, 51, is a graduate professional with two criminal cases on record and is seeking to retain the seat currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman.
11:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 65 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 65 constituencies, just one seat past the majority mark of 64, though no results have been declared yet. Congress is leading in 29 seats, while others account for 23 more. Congress would need 35 additional seats to reach the majority mark. The count remains in motion across the state.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads in Assam seat
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading the count with 28,003 votes, holding a margin of 5,791 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has gathered 22,212 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this Assam assembly seat.
11:11 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still two seats away
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it two seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 4 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet across the union territory, and the race for a majority remains open at this stage of counting.
11:00 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds a lead of 6,885 votes
In Sipajhar, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the count with 16,060 votes. Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia is trailing with 9,175 votes, leaving a margin of 6,885 between the two. Rajbongshi, a 67-year-old doctorate holder with a clean criminal record, is looking to retain the seat he currently holds as counting continues.
10:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 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 61 constituencies, leaving it just three seats short of a majority if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 31 seats. The remaining leads are spread across other parties, with no declared results on the board at this stage of counting.
10:43 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Elections 2026: How Mangaldai fits into the Mangaldoi regional picture
Mangaldai falls under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment. The Assembly result from this constituency will add to the broader regional picture emerging from the Mangaldoi area as counting advances.
10:39 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result: BJP's Nilima Devi leads with a 5,623-vote margin
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the picture here is best told through the numbers on the board. BJP's Nilima Devi is leading with 17,883 votes, while Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar is trailing at 12,260 votes. The margin between the two stands at 5,623 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.
10:33 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Result 2026: Counting day focus: Ajit Acharjya of Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)
Ajit Acharjya, contesting on a Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) ticket, is one of 6 candidates whose votes are being tallied in Mangaldai today. As counting progresses, the round-wise figures will show how they have fared across the constituency.
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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.
Mangaldai is a newly created Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Assam, falling under the Mangaldoi 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. Azizur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Nilima Devi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Rijumoni Talukdar (Congress), Ajit Acharjya (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Harekrishna Deka (All India Trinamool Congress), and Prabin Kr. Deka (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.