Diphu Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Niso Terangpi wins Diphu seat by over 49700 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:14:05 IST
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Diphu Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Niso Terangpi wins Diphu seat by over 49700 votes

Niso Terangpi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Biresh Difoesa (Aam Aadmi Party), J. I Kathar (Independent), Rabindra Rongpi (Independent), Rajen Timung S/O Lt. Kangbura Timung (Independent), and Rajen Timung S/O Lt. Sarthe Timung (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Diphu 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. Diphu is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency under the Diphu Lok Sabha segment, with 152,462 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Bidya Sing Engleng of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 40,528 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Diphu in 2026.
10:01 (IST) May 05
Niso Terangpi of BJP won the election by a margin 49740 votes.
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are shifting rapidly. 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 leads, sitting just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA is at 55 seats, all in leads with none declared yet. 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 with 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. Puducherry, with a majority mark of 16 in its 30-seat assembly, sees NDA holding a tally of 18, with 13 seats already won and 5 leads, placing it in a position to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry, with 2 won and 3 leading. In Kerala, UDF holds a tally of 87 across the 140-seat assembly, with 68 won and 19 leading, well past the majority mark of 71 on current tallies if those leads hold. LDF trails with 30 won and 6 leading for a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:49 (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 holds a tally of 79 seats, with 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Results 2026: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads by over 43,000 votes
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading with 80,328 votes, holding a margin of 43,309 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 37,019 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bidya Sing Engleng, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Results 2026: Counting underway in BJP-held seat
The Diphu constituency in Assam is among the seats being closely watched as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bidya Sing Engleng, who has represented this Assam constituency in the outgoing assembly. Early trends are yet to crystallise into a clear picture, and the final count will determine whether the sitting legislator's party retains its hold over this segment of the Assam assembly.
18:16 (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 across the state.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Howraghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Lunsing Teron leads by over 72,000 votes
In the Howraghat constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Lunsing Teron is currently leading with 98,319 votes, holding a margin of 72,516 over Congress candidate Sanjeeb Teron, who trails with 25,803 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Darsing Ronghang, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:54 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats that puts it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, with leads in 22 constituencies and no wins declared so far. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads by over 43,000 votes
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 80,328 votes, holding a margin of 43,309 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 37,019 votes so far. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this Assam seat, with no result declared yet.
17:32 (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 leads hold. The party has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, bringing its tally to 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Bokajan Election Results 2026: BJP's Surjya Rongphar leads with 17,466-vote margin
In Bokajan, Assam, BJP candidate Surjya Rongphar is currently leading with 69,851 votes, holding a margin of 17,466 over Congress candidate Raton Engti, who has gathered 52,385 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Numal Momin, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
17:10 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
In the 126-seat Assam assembly, where 64 seats are needed for a majority, BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, putting its tally at 79. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, with no wins declared so far and leads in 22 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 wins and 18 leads in hand.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads by over 39,000 votes
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 74,452 votes, holding a margin of 39,304 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 35,148 votes. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, is ahead by a commanding distance as counting continues in this Scheduled Tribe seat.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current leads hold. The party has won 8 seats and is leading in 193, giving it a tally of 201. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 82, putting its tally at 83, still 65 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 9 seats in the state.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Howraghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Lunsing Teron leads by 59,666 votes
In the Howraghat constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Lunsing Teron is currently leading with 83,630 votes, building a margin of 59,666 over Congress candidate Sanjeeb Teron, who has gathered 23,964 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Darsing Ronghang, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:26 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 80 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 69 constituencies and has won 11, putting its tally at 80 seats, well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 20. Other parties together account for a tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a commanding margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 63,909 votes, holding a margin of 33,117 votes over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 30,792 votes so far. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this Scheduled Tribe seat.
16:05 (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 4 seats outright and is leading in 212 more, giving it a tally of 216. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Howraghat Election Result 2026: BJP's Lunsing Teron leads with a wide margin
In Howraghat, Assam, BJP candidate Lunsing Teron is currently leading with 78,873 votes, while Congress candidate Sanjeeb Teron is trailing at 22,652 votes, putting the margin between the two at 56,221 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Darsing Ronghang, 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.
15:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 20
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 6 seats and is currently leading in 75, giving it a tally of 81 and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats so far and is leading in 20. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a strong margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 53,110 votes. The 46-year-old graduate holds a margin of 27,522 votes over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 25,588 votes so far. Counting is still under way, and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
15:21 (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 a tally of 85, with 21 seats won and leads in 64 more. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 36, has won 14 seats and is leading in 22. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats, with 3 already declared in their favour.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Amri Election Results 2026: BJP's Habbey Teron leads with a margin of 18,454 votes
In the Amri constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Habbey Teron is currently leading with 34,757 votes. Independent candidate Bikram Hanse is trailing at 16,303 votes, leaving a margin of 18,454 votes between the two as counting continues. Teron, aged 51 and a graduate professional, has built a comfortable cushion at this stage of the count.
14:58 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 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 76 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 25 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short at a tally of 25. Other parties together account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a comfortable margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 44,225 votes. Independent candidate J. I Kathar is trailing at 19,015 votes, putting the margin between the two at 25,210. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
14:37 (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 a tally of 85, with 13 seats won and leads in 72 more. The LDF, trailing well behind, has a tally of 38, comprising 7 won seats and leads in 31. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Amri Election Results 2026: BJP's Habbey Teron leads with 18,454-vote margin
In the Amri constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Habbey Teron is currently leading with 34,757 votes, building a margin of 18,454 over the nearest rival. Independent candidate Bikram Hanse is trailing with 16,303 votes. Teron, 51, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still in progress and a final result is yet to be declared.
14:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 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 77 constituencies and has won 1, giving it a tally of 78 seats. Congress is leading in 26 seats with a tally of 26. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark on current trends, while Congress still requires 38 more to get there.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a comfortable margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 44,225 votes. Independent candidate J. I Kathar is trailing at 19,015 votes, putting the margin between the two at 25,210 votes. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, has no criminal cases on record. Counting continues in this Scheduled Tribe constituency as the final result is yet to be declared.
13:53 (IST) May 04
BJP on track for majority in West Bengal
BJP is currently leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark in West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly. The party holds a tally of 189 seats, all of them leads with no results declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 85 seats and would need 63 more to reach the majority mark if those leads hold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Amri Election Results 2026: BJP's Habbey Teron leads with a margin of 16,140 votes
In the Amri constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Habbey Teron is currently leading with 31,475 votes, building a margin of 16,140 over Independent candidate Bikram Hanse, who has accumulated 15,335 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
13:31 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 Assam seats, majority mark stands at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, and the BJP is currently leading in 80 seats, well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 22 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are spread across other parties and groupings. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a strong margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 39,246 votes. The 46-year-old graduate holds a margin of 22,950 votes over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 16,296 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared for this seat yet.
13:09 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
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, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, still needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 45 seats, requiring 73 additional seats to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Bokajan Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Raton Engti leads in Bokajan
In Assam's Bokajan constituency, Congress candidate Raton Engti is currently ahead with 25,776 votes. BJP's Surjya Rongphar is behind with 29,382 votes, giving Rongphar a lead of 3,606 votes at this point in the counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Numal Momin, who isn't among the top 3 candidates showing in the current leading positions.
12:47 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 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 76 constituencies, putting the party well past that threshold if the trends hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach a majority. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a comfortable margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 33,591 votes, holding a margin of 19,934 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has gathered 13,657 votes so far. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this ST-reserved seat. The result is yet to be declared.
12:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 of 30 seats in Puducherry assembly counting
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in enough seats to cross that mark if these leads hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, all of them leads with no wins declared yet. SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold no leads at this stage in Puducherry.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Amri Election Results 2026: BJP's Habbey Teron leads by over 10,000 votes
In the Amri constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Habbey Teron is currently leading with 22,655 votes, holding a margin of 10,416 over Independent candidate Bikram Hanse, who has gathered 12,239 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Teron, a 51-year-old graduate professional with a clean criminal record, holds a commanding position at this stage of the count.
12:04 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
Early trends from Assam's 126-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 66 constituencies, two past the majority mark of 64. Congress is trailing at 29 seats, needing 35 more to reach that threshold. With no seats declared yet, these are early leads and the picture could shift as counting continues across the state.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with 16170-vote margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with BJP candidate Niso Terangpi currently leading the race. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, has accumulated 28,196 votes so far, building a margin of 16,170 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who stands at 12,026 votes. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
11:43 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Howraghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Lunsing Teron leads by 9,568 votes
In Howraghat, Assam, BJP candidate Lunsing Teron is currently leading with 14,779 votes, holding a margin of 9,568 over Congress candidate Sanjeeb Teron, who has gathered 5,211 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this ST-reserved constituency. The seat is currently held by BJP's Darsing Ronghang, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
11:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 seats, one short of Assam majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 29 seats, while others account for the remaining leads. No party has crossed the majority mark yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining counts settle.
11:12 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with 4,644-vote margin
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 10,002 votes, holding a margin of 4,644 votes over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has accumulated 5,358 votes so far. Terangpi, a 46-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting continues in this Assam seat, with no result declared yet.
11:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
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 149 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is currently leading in 37 seats, trailing well behind, while NDA holds leads in 28 seats. No seats have been declared in the state so far, with counting still in progress across constituencies.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Bokajan Election Results 2026: Congress leads BJP by 665 votes in Assam seat
In the Bokajan constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Raton Engti is currently leading with 11,336 votes, holding a margin of 665 over BJP's Surjya Rongphar, who has accumulated 10,671 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Numal Momin, 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.
10:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 57 Assam seats, majority mark stands at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, and BJP holds the largest lead so far with 57 seats in its favour, leaving it 7 seats short of the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 30 seats at this stage. The NDA alliance is currently ahead in 73 seats in total, while the CONG+ grouping is leading in 30. No party has crossed the finish line yet.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Result: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads counting in Assam seat
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading the count with 6,344 votes. Independent candidate J. I Kathar is trailing with 2,742 votes, putting the margin between the two at 3,602 votes. The sitting MLA from this seat is Bidya Sing Engleng of the BJP, though counting continues as results are yet to be declared.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Diphu Election Results 2026: BJP's Niso Terangpi leads with a margin of 3602 votes
In the Diphu constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Niso Terangpi is currently leading with 6,344 votes, holding a margin of 3,602 over Independent candidate J. I Kathar, who has gathered 2,742 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bidya Sing Engleng, 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.
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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.
Diphu is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in Assam, falling under the Diphu Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 152,462 voters on its electoral rolls. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Niso Terangpi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Biresh Difoesa (Aam Aadmi Party), J. I Kathar (Independent), Rabindra Rongpi (Independent), Rajen Timung S/O Lt. Kangbura Timung (Independent), and Rajen Timung S/O Lt. Sarthe Timung (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Bidya Sing Engleng of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Diphu with a margin of 40,528 votes. The runner-up was Sum Ronghang of the Congress. round-by-round trends from Diphu 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.