Chabua–Lahowal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Binod Hazarika wins by over 50,000 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:02:38 IST
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Chabua–Lahowal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Binod Hazarika wins by over 50,000 votes

Pranjal Ghatowar (Congress), Binod Hazarika (Bharatiya Janata Party), Inus Kumar Kandapan (All India Trinamool Congress), and Bhupen Singh Murari (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) — 4 candidates contesting from Chabua-Lahowal 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. Chabua-Lahowal 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 Chabua-Lahowal, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
10:02 (IST) May 05
BJP's Binod Hazarika wins by over 50,000 votes
19:01 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are shifting fast. 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 stands at 55, with neither alliance close to the threshold at this stage. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house if those leads hold, carrying a tally of 179 that includes 11 won and 168 leading. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly, where 16 are needed for a majority, and is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the leads hold. NDA has won 13 and is leading in 5. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. Kerala's 140-seat assembly requires 71 for a majority. UDF holds a tally of 87, with 68 declared and 19 leading, and is comfortably past the majority threshold on current tallies if those leads hold. LDF trails with 30 won and 6 leading, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam with a tally of 79 seats so far
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 within striking distance of that mark. 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 if its current leads hold.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result 2026: BJP's Binod Hazarika wins by over 50,000 votes
BJP candidate Binod Hazarika has won the Chabua-Lahowal assembly seat in Assam, polling 89,202 votes to defeat Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who secured 38,288 votes. The margin between the two stands at 50,914 votes. Hazarika, aged 49, completes the contest with a commanding vote count as Congress's Ghatowar finishes second in the final tally from this Assam constituency.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar wins the seat
The result is in from Chabua-Lahowal in Assam. Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar has won the seat, delivering the constituency to the party. With the counting concluded and the result declared, Ghatowar's victory marks Congress's hold on Chabua-Lahowal as the final verdict from this Assam assembly constituency is confirmed.
18:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 57 seats and has won 22, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 22 constituencies with no seats declared in its favour yet, placing it well short of the majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP's Binod Hazarika wins by big margin
The result is in from Chabua-Lahowal in Assam. BJP candidate Binod Hazarika wins the seat, finishing with 89,202 votes against Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who polled 38,288 votes. The winning margin stands at 50,914 votes. Hazarika, 49, holds a 10th Pass educational qualification and has no criminal cases on record. Ghatowar, 45, a postgraduate, could not hold ground for Congress in this constituency.
17:54 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, 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, giving it a tally of 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads with 9,984-vote margin
In Khowang, Assam, BJP candidate Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading the count with 67,038 votes. Trailing behind is Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 57,054 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 9,984 votes as counting continues. No result has been declared yet for this constituency.
17:32 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
With counting still underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP has won 22 and is leading in 57 more, taking its tally to 79 seats, well beyond the majority mark of 64. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, with no wins declared yet. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats, including 7 declared wins, as results continue to come in.
17:09 (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 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli leads with a margin of 10,459 votes
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 71,467 votes, holding a margin of 10,459 over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 61,008 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 final result is yet to be declared.
16:48 (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 61 constituencies and has won 18, putting its tally at 79 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads Congress by over 50,000 votes
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Binod Hazarika holds a commanding lead with 89,202 votes, while Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar is trailing at 38,288 votes. The margin between the two stands at 50,914 votes as the contest continues in this Assam seat.
16:26 (IST) May 04
NDA leads enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark sits at 16, the NDA has built a tally of 22 seats — 12 won and 10 leading — which takes it past the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 leading, trailing well behind the pace. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, comprising 4 won and 1 leading.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: BJP's Rameswar Teli leads by over 9,000 votes
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 65,131 votes, holding a margin of 9,092 over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 56,039 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 final result is yet to be declared.
16:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 71 Assam seats, tally touches 80
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 71 constituencies and has won 9, putting its tally at 80 seats. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 19. Other parties together account for a tally of 27 seats at this stage of counting.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Binod Hazarika holds the lead with 81,192 votes, while Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar is trailing at 34,875 votes. The margin between the two stands at 46,317 votes as tallying continues in this Assam seat.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents have cumulatively won 1 seat and are leading in 145 more, taking their tally to 146, which already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, putting its tally at 43, still 75 seats short of the majority mark. NDA is leading in 41 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 77 seats away from a majority on current tallies.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli leads with a margin of 9134 votes
In Duliajan, 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 accumulated 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.
15:20 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with counting still on
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 78 seats and has won 3, giving it a tally of 81 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared so far. Others account for a combined tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads Congress by 34,580 votes
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Binod Hazarika holds the lead with 59,326 votes, while Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar is trailing at 24,746 votes. The margin between the two stands at 34,580 votes as tallying continues in this Assam seat.
14:58 (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 or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 152 constituencies, giving them a tally that has crossed the majority threshold, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 40 seats for a tally of 40, still needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33 others, bringing its tally to 35, with 83 seats still needed to reach 118.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads by 8,675 votes
In Khowang, Assam, BJP candidate Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading with 47,078 votes as counting continues. Lurinjyoti Gogoi of the Assam Jatiya Parishad is trailing in second place with 38,403 votes, leaving a margin of 8,675 between the two. The result for this Assam constituency is yet to be declared, and the contest between the two candidates remains active on the counting table.
14:36 (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 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 declared so far. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while Congress remains well short at 26.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, the BJP is currently leading the count with Binod Hazarika holding an advantage over Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar. Hazarika has accumulated 59,326 votes against Ghatowar's 24,746, putting the margin between the two at 34,580 votes with the result yet to be declared.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 128 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 53 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 65 more seats needed. SPA is leading in 46 seats, requiring 72 more to reach the majority mark. No alliance has sealed a declared win in any seat at this stage of counting.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads by 8,675 votes
In the Khowang constituency of Assam, BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi is currently leading with 47,078 votes, holding an 8,675-vote margin over AJTP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi, who is trailing with 38,403 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this Assam seat.
13:52 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 Assam seats as counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and the BJP is currently leading in 79 seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach that threshold. Other parties and independents together account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No results have been declared yet as votes continue to be counted.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, BJP's Binod Hazarika is currently leading the count with 59,326 votes, holding a margin of 34,580 over Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who has gathered 24,746 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared, and counting remains underway in this Assam seat.
13:30 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 85 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 83 others. The LDF, trailing with a tally of 33, has won 1 seat and is leading in 32. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli leads with an 8,471-vote margin
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 51,254 votes, holding an 8,471-vote margin over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 42,783 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 final result is yet to be declared.
13:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 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 78 constituencies, putting the party well on course to cross that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 24 seats at this stage. Others account for the remaining leads, with NDA's broader tally at 96 seats against CONG+ on 24.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in Assam
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, the BJP is currently leading as vote counting continues. Congress is trailing in this seat, with the contest still in progress and no result declared yet. The final outcome will depend on the remaining rounds of counting as election officials work through the tallies from this Assam assembly segment.
12:46 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 33 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli leads with 8,016-vote margin
In the Duliajan constituency of Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 40,324 votes, holding an 8,016-vote margin over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 32,308 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 final result is yet to be declared.
12:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 Assam seats, majority mark within reach
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and the BJP is currently leading in 67 seats, putting it past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, counting is currently underway with BJP holding the lead. Congress is trailing in the contest as votes continue to be tallied. The seat has drawn attention as one of the closely watched constituencies in the state, with the final result yet to be declared.
12:03 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 22 of 30 seats in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 22 constituencies. If these leads hold, the alliance would be well past the majority mark. 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 as counting continues across the union territory.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: Rameswar Teli holds a lead of 6,246 votes in Duliajan
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 30,844 votes, staying ahead of Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has accumulated 24,598 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 6,246 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Terash Gowala, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:42 (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 BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, two past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 28 seats. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though the BJP's tally puts it on course for a majority in the state if these leads hold through the remaining rounds.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP leads Congress by 8,678 votes
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Binod Hazarika currently holds the lead with 15,918 votes, while Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar is trailing at 7,240 votes. The margin between the two stands at 8,678 votes as tallying continues in this Assam seat.
11:21 (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 174 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 28 seats, while SPA is trailing with a tally of 25 seats. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Duliajan Election Results 2026: BJP's Rameswar Teli leads by 5,601 votes
In Duliajan, Assam, BJP's Rameswar Teli is currently leading with 19,916 votes, holding a margin of 5,601 over Congress candidate Dhruba Gogoi, who has gathered 14,315 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 in this Assam constituency.
11:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 64. BJP is currently leading in 61 seats, leaving it just 3 short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 31 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining constituencies. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in from across the state.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: BJP's Binod Hazarika leads by 5892 votes
In the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, BJP's Binod Hazarika is currently leading with 10,777 votes, holding a margin of 5,892 over Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar, who has gathered 4,885 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat. Hazarika, aged 49, has maintained a steady lead through the counting process.
10:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 155 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 155 constituencies, giving it 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. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
10:29 (IST) May 04
Khowang Election Results 2026: BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi leads by 739 votes
Counting in the Khowang assembly constituency of Assam shows BJP's Chakradhar Gogoi holding the lead with 4,935 votes. Assam Jatiya Parishad's Lurinjyoti Gogoi is trailing at 4,196 votes, leaving a margin of 739 votes between the two at this stage of counting. The result for Khowang is yet to be declared as tallying continues across the rounds.
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 majority mark sits at 64. BJP holds the largest share of leads so far, with the party currently ahead in 51 constituencies. Congress is leading in 30 seats. With no results declared yet, BJP needs 13 more seats to reach the majority mark, while Congress would need 34 to get there.
10:08 (IST) May 04
Chabua-Lahowal Election Result: Congress leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in the Chabua-Lahowal constituency of Assam, where Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar is currently leading. The seat is among the closely watched assembly segments in the state as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared yet and the final outcome will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting unfold across this 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.
Chabua-Lahowal 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: Pranjal Ghatowar (Congress), Binod Hazarika (Bharatiya Janata Party), Inus Kumar Kandapan (All India Trinamool Congress), and Bhupen Singh Murari (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha). 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.