Naoboicha Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress' Joy Prakash Das wins
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:31:16 IST
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Naoboicha Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress' Joy Prakash Das wins

Achyut Das (Aam Aadmi Party), Joy Prakash Das (Congress), Basanta Das (Asom Gana Parishad), and Bikrom Das (Voters Party International) — 4 candidates contesting from Nowboicha 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. Nowboicha is a newly created Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency under the Lakhimpur 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 Nowboicha, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
10:31 (IST) May 05
Congress' Joy Prakash Das wins
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are moving quickly. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just three short of the majority mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leads, while NDA is at 55 seats on leads alone. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on its tally, standing at 179 across 11 won seats and 168 leads in the 294-seat house, with TMC trailing on a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA holds a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly where 16 are needed for a majority, having already won 13 and leading in 5 more. SPA has a tally of 5. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat count with a tally of 87, comprising 68 won seats and 19 leads, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Independent and smaller party candidates hold a combined tally of 17 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 64 marks the majority. BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short of the majority mark. AGP holds a tally of 8, while AIUDF stands at 2. Counting continues across the state.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads AGP by 23,751 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. Dr. Das, 48, holds a Doctorate and is contesting with two criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway, and the result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: AGP's Basanta Das holds the lead in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, Asom Gana Parishad's Basanta Das is currently leading as counting continues. The seat is among the closely watched constituencies in the state, with results still being tallied. Basanta Das's lead for the AGP marks the current position in Nowboicha, though the final outcome is yet to be determined as the counting process remains underway.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads by 8,236 votes
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 73,050 votes, holding an 8,236-vote margin over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has tallied 64,814 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 a final result is yet to be declared.
18:05 (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 the strongest position so far, having won 22 seats and leading in 57 more for a tally of 79. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current tallies, while Congress remains 42 seats short.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading in the seat, with the AGP trailing behind. The contest here has drawn attention as votes continue to be tallied, and the final outcome in this Assam assembly segment remains to be confirmed.
17:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, taking its tally to 18 and crossing the majority threshold if those leads hold. 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 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads with 8,236-vote margin
In Bihpuria, Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 73,050 votes, holding an 8,236-vote margin over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has gathered 64,814 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. 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.
17:21 (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 57 seats and has won 22, giving it a tally of 79 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it at a tally of 22. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads AGP by 23,751 votes
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. 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 gathered 63,230 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as tallying continues.
16:59 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 9 seats and is leading in 178 more, giving it a tally of 187. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 95, bringing its tally to 96, which leaves it 52 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 10 seats.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads by 5,119 votes
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 63,657 votes, holding a margin of 5,119 over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has accumulated 58,538 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. 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 under way and no result has been declared yet.
16:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally well past majority mark
Counting in Assam's 126-seat assembly is well underway, and BJP holds a commanding position with 13 seats won and leads in 66 more, putting its tally at 79 — clearing the majority mark of 64. Congress has a tally of 21 seats, with no wins declared yet and leads in 21 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. 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 gathered 54,282 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as the final tallies continue to come in.
16:15 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and 16 are needed for a majority, the NDA has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 4 seats won and 1 lead.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads by 5,050 votes
In Bihpuria, Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 63,146 votes, holding a margin of 5,050 over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has gathered 58,096 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 under way.
15:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 72 Assam seats, tally touches 80
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 72 constituencies and has won 8, giving it a tally of 80 seats. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats at this stage of counting.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading the seat, with AGP trailing in the contest. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency, and watchers are keeping a close eye on how the final numbers settle in this Assam segment.
15:31 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats in the union territory.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads by 811 votes
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 42,810 votes, holding a margin of 811 over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has accumulated 41,999 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 no result has been declared yet.
15:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, Congress trails 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 leads in 77 constituencies and 3 declared wins, putting it well past the halfway threshold if current trends hold. Congress has a tally of 24 seats, needing 40 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads AGP in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. 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. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as tallying continues.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 133 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 50 seats, placing its tally at 50 with 68 more needed to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 1 seat and is leading in 43, bringing its tally to 44, with 74 seats still needed to secure a majority.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan leads in Assam seat
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan is currently leading the count with 41,999 votes, while BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah is trailing at 42,810 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 under way and no result has been declared yet.
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, with leads in 75 constituencies and 3 already declared in its favour, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 26 seats, all of them current leads. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads AGP in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading in the seat, with AGP trailing behind. The contest has drawn attention in this Assam segment as votes continue to be tallied. No winner has been declared at this stage, and the final outcome in Nowboicha remains to be seen as counting progresses.
14:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has built a commanding position in the early count. The alliance has won 10 seats outright and is currently leading in 13 more, taking its tally to 23, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 3 seats in the union territory.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan leads by narrow margin
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan is currently leading with 34,233 votes, holding a slender margin of 792 over BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah, who has polled 33,441 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. 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.
13:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 Assam seats as counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 79 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats, needing 39 more to reach a majority. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as tallies continue to shift across the state.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading the seat with 45,509 votes, holding a margin of 15,123 over AGP's Basanta Das, who has gathered 30,386 votes so far. The contest in this Assam seat remains active as tallying continues.
13:19 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 84 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan leads by 3,071 votes
In the Bihpuria constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan is currently leading with 26,288 votes, holding a margin of 3,071 over BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah, who is trailing at 23,217 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.
12:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 77 constituencies, putting the party well on course to cross that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats at this stage. Others account for the remaining leads, with no declared results yet as the count continues.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress is currently leading the seat, with the AGP candidate trailing in the contest. The race remains active as votes continue to be tallied, and the final outcome for this Assam assembly seat is yet to be determined.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross the majority mark in 234-seat assembly
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 57 seats, while SPA is further behind with a tally of 48 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
12:24 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Results 2026: Manab Deka holds a strong lead for BJP
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Manab Deka is currently leading the count with 28,372 votes. Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain is trailing at 16,065 votes, leaving a margin of 12,307 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by BJP's Manab Deka, who is looking to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
12:13 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats as counting continues
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 two seats past that threshold on current trends. Congress is leading in 32 seats. With no seats declared yet, these remain early leads, and the final picture across Assam's assembly will only emerge as counting progresses through the day.
12:03 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: Congress candidate leads in Assam seat
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das is currently leading with 18,229 votes, holding a slender margin of 42 votes over AGP's Basanta Das, who has gathered 18,187 votes. The contest remains extremely tight as the two candidates are separated by fewer than fifty votes at this stage of counting.
11:52 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Results 2026: AGP's Basanta Das leads by a narrow margin
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, AGP's 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, putting the margin between the two at just 42 votes. With counting still in progress, Basanta Das, aged 37, holds the lead in what is shaping up to be an exceptionally tight contest in this Assam seat.
11:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
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 it just past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is trailing at a distance, leading in 28 seats. Others account for the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues across the state.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: AGP's Basanta Das holds lead over Congress rival
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, neither candidate carries a star flag in the current count, but the contest has drawn attention with AGP's Basanta Das holding a lead of 1,989 votes over Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das. Basanta Das has accumulated 14,558 votes so far, while Dr. Joy Prakash Das stands at 12,569 votes, with counting still under way.
11:21 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark if these leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Bihpuria Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah leads by 2,137 votes
In Bihpuria, Assam, BJP candidate Bhupen Kumar Borah is currently leading with 10,135 votes, holding a margin of 2,137 over Congress candidate Narayan Bhuyan, who has gathered 7,998 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.
11:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
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 the party just three seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are spread across other parties and groupings, with no declared results recorded so far in the state.
10:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 155 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed 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 2 seats in the state.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Lakhimpur Election Result 2026: Manab Deka holds early lead in Assam seat
In the Lakhimpur constituency of Assam, BJP's Manab Deka is currently leading the count. The sitting MLA, who is contesting to retain the seat he holds, is placed ahead in the early stages of counting. Rashtriya Ulama Council's Nurul Ali is also in the running, with vote totals yet to reflect a clear margin between the two as counting continues.
10:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the BJP holds leads in 51 constituencies, leaving the party 13 seats short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is currently leading in 30 seats. With no seats declared yet, the NDA's broader alliance is leading in 63 seats, one short of the majority mark, as the count continues to evolve.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Nowboicha Election Result: AGP's Basanta Das leads by 463 votes
In the Nowboicha constituency of Assam, AGP candidate Basanta Das is currently leading with 4,918 votes, holding a margin of 463 over Congress candidate Dr. Joy Prakash Das, who has gathered 4,455 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this closely contested seat.
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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.
Nowboicha is a newly created Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency in Assam, falling under the Lakhimpur 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: Achyut Das (Aam Aadmi Party), Joy Prakash Das (Congress), Basanta Das (Asom Gana Parishad), and Bikrom Das (Voters Party International). 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.