Jaleshwar Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah defeats AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam by 1,09,688 votes
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Jaleshwar Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah defeats AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam by 1,09,688 votes

Aftab Uddin Mollah (Congress), Abu Sha Shadi Hossain (Asom Gana Parishad), Sheikh Shah Alam (All India United Democratic Front), Arif Akhtar Ahmed (All India Trinamool Congress), Saiful Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sahab Uddin Ahmed (Independent), and Delowar Hussain (Independent) — are among the candidates contesting from Jaleswar 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. Jaleswar is a General assembly constituency under the Dhubri Lok Sabha segment. In 2021, Aftab Uddin Mollah of the Congress won by a margin of 21,980 votes. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Jaleswar in 2026.
19:03 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies pile up across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are shifting 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 that mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats 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 tally, sitting at 179 across 11 won seats and 168 leads in the 294-seat house, if those leads hold. 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 won 13 seats and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, crossing the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5 there. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat count with 68 seats won and 19 leads, putting its tally at 87, well past the majority mark of 71 if those leads hold. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 in Kerala.
18:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 22 seats and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 and placing it well on course to cross the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority.
18:41 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Results 2026: Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah holds a commanding lead
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 162,174 votes, holding a margin of 109,688 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has accumulated 52,486 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
18:30 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Results 2026: Counting underway in Congress-held seat
The Jaleswar constituency in Assam is currently in the midst of vote counting, with results yet to take shape. The seat is currently held by Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah, who has represented this constituency in the state assembly. Early counting trends from Jaleswar are still emerging, and a clearer picture of the leading positions is expected to develop as more rounds are tallied through the day.
18:20 (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 currently holds a tally of 79 seats, with 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more, putting it well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats across the remaining constituencies.
18:09 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent leads in Assam seat
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting legislator, Aftab Uddin Mollah of Congress, is currently leading the contest with 162,174 votes, holding a margin of 109,688 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has accumulated 52,486 votes so far. Mollah, a 63-year-old postgraduate, is seeking to retain the seat he presently holds.
17:58 (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 those leads hold. The party has won 11 seats and is currently leading in 168, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, trailing the tally leader by 73 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
17:47 (IST) May 04
Dudhnoi Election Results 2026: BJP's Tankeswar Rabha leads by over 47,000 votes
In the Dudhnoi constituency of Assam, BJP's Tankeswar Rabha is leading with 1,00,125 votes, holding a margin of 47,768 over Congress candidate Kishore Kumar Brahma, who has accumulated 52,357 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway, and the result for this seat is yet to be declared.
17:36 (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 constituencies 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 in the state.
17:25 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah leads by wide margin
In Jaleswar, Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Sitting Congress candidate Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 162,174 votes, holding a margin of 109,688 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has recorded 52,486 votes so far. Mollah, 63, a post-graduate and a general category candidate, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
17:14 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 61 seats and is leading in 26 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.
17:03 (IST) May 04
Goalpara East Election Result 2026: Congress incumbent leads by 27,268 votes
In Goalpara East, Assam, Congress candidate Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam is leading with 58,926 votes, holding a margin of 27,268 over AGP's Abdur Rahim Zibran, who has gathered 31,658 votes so far. Rasheed Alam, 54, currently holds the seat and is looking to retain it as counting continues in this constituency.
16:52 (IST) May 04
BJP holds strong lead in Assam with counting still underway
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP has won 18 seats and is leading in 61 more, taking its tally to 79 seats against the majority mark of 64. Congress has declared no wins so far and is leading in 21 constituencies, giving it a tally of 21. The BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold, while Congress remains well short at 43 seats away.
16:41 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah leads by wide margin
In Jaleswar, Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Sitting Congress candidate Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 143,011 votes, holding a margin of 97,072 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has so far accumulated 45,939 votes. Mollah, 63, a post-graduate and a two-term presence in the constituency, continues to hold a commanding position as the count progresses.
16:29 (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 has already crossed that threshold on a combined tally of 85 seats, having won 46 and leading in 39 more. If those leads hold, the UDF is on course to form the government. The LDF trails with a tally of 36, having won 26 and leading in 10. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
16:19 (IST) May 04
Goalpara West Election Results 2026: BJP's Pabitra Rabha leads by over 37,000 votes
In Goalpara West, Assam, BJP's Pabitra Rabha is currently leading with 89,054 votes, holding a margin of 37,608 over Congress candidate Markline Marak, who has accumulated 51,446 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rashid Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency.
16:08 (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 has won 9 seats and is leading in 71 more, giving it a tally of 80 and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins declared yet, bringing its tally to 20. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage.
15:57 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah leads by wide margin
In Jaleswar, Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 121,701 votes, holding a margin of 83,040 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has accumulated 38,661 votes so far. Mollah, 63, a post-graduate and a general category candidate, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
15:46 (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 3 seats outright and is leading in 207 more, giving it a tally of 210. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 69, bringing its tally to 70. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:36 (IST) May 04
Goalpara East Election Result 2026: Congress incumbent Alam leads by 11,338 votes
In Goalpara East, Assam, sitting Congress MLA Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam is currently leading the count with 35,929 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam, who is seeking to retain it. AGP's Abdur Rahim Zibran is trailing with 24,591 votes, leaving a margin of 11,338 votes between the two candidates as counting continues.
15:26 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with tally of 81 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 78 constituencies and has won 3, putting its tally at 81 seats, well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 23 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 23. The remaining seats are split among other parties and independents.
15:13 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent leads in Assam seat
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 74,994 votes, holding a margin of 49,625 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has accumulated 25,369 votes so far. Mollah, 63, a post-graduate and a first-time incumbent in this seat, continues to hold a commanding position as the count progresses.
15:02 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 151 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 are needed for a majority, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 151 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40, still 78 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 34 more, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed to reach the majority threshold.
14:51 (IST) May 04
Goalpara West Election Results 2026: BJP's Pabitra Rabha leads by 21,948 votes
In Goalpara West, Assam, BJP candidate Pabitra Rabha is currently leading with 53,577 votes, holding a margin of 21,948 over Congress candidate Markline Marak, who has accumulated 31,629 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rashid Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
14:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress trails at 25
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 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 39 seats short of a majority. Others account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:30 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent leads in Assam seat
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading the contest, holding a vote tally of 74,994 against AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who is trailing at 25,369 votes. The margin between the two stands at 49,625 votes as counting continues in this Assam seat.
14:18 (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 enough seats to cross that threshold if these leads hold. The party has a tally of 198 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats, needing 71 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
14:07 (IST) May 04
Goalpara East Election Results 2026: Congress incumbent Alam leads by 3,380 votes
In Goalpara East, Assam, Congress candidate Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam is currently leading with 21,930 votes, holding a margin of 3,380 over AGP's Abdur Rahim Zibran, who has tallied 18,550 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Alam, who is the sitting MLA for this constituency, is looking to retain the seat as results continue to come in.
13:56 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 64 seats. BJP is currently leading in 79 seats, putting the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach a majority. Others account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No results have been declared so far in the state.
13:46 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent leads in Assam seat
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading the contest, holding a commanding margin of 49,625 votes over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who is trailing with 25,369 votes against Mollah's tally of 74,994.
13:34 (IST) May 04
BJP leading 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 189 constituencies, giving it a tally that crosses the majority threshold if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 84 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:23 (IST) May 04
Goalpara West Election Results 2026: BJP's Pabitra Rabha leads by over 22,000 votes
In Goalpara West, Assam, BJP's Pabitra Rabha is currently leading with 46,126 votes, holding a margin of 22,097 over Congress candidate Markline Marak, who has accumulated 24,029 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rashid Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:13 (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 past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 24 seats at this stage. The NDA alliance as a whole is ahead in 96 seats, while CONG+ is leading in 24 and others account for the remaining six.
13:02 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: AGP leads as Congress incumbent trails
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. AGP's Abu Sha Shadi Hossain is currently leading the contest, while sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah, who has represented this seat, finds himself trailing at this stage of the count. The race remains open as votes continue to be tallied.
12:51 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 25 seats, with 2 seats won and leads in 23 more. SPA, trailing at a tally of 3, has won 1 seat and is leading in 2 others.
12:40 (IST) May 04
Goalpara West Election Results 2026: BJP's Pabitra Rabha leads by over 18,000 votes
In Goalpara West, Assam, BJP's Pabitra Rabha is currently leading with 37,635 votes, holding a margin of 18,381 over Congress candidate Markline Marak, who has accumulated 19,254 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rashid Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
12:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 72 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 72 constituencies, putting it ahead of that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 29 seats, while others account for 23. No seats have been declared yet. BJP needs to convert its current leads to secure a majority in the state.
12:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 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 67 constituencies, putting it past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 31 seats. Smaller parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats, with no declared results on the board yet at this stage of counting.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent leads by 24046 votes
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting Congress MLA Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 40,279 votes, holding a margin of 24,046 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has accumulated 16,233 votes so far. Mollah, 63, a post-graduate and a first-time offender on record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross 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 are cumulatively leading in 123 constituencies, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 65 seats, still needing 53 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 39 seats, with 79 more required to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared in any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Goalpara East Election Result 2026: Congress incumbent Alam leads by 4,152 votes
In Goalpara East, Assam, Congress candidate Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam is currently leading with 13,716 votes, holding a margin of 4,152 over AGP's Abdur Rahim Zibran, who has tallied 9,564 votes so far. Alam, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
11:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 28 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah leads by 12906 votes
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, no candidate carries a star flag in the current counting picture, so the focus rests on the seat itself. Sitting Congress legislator Aftab Uddin Mollah is leading with 24053 votes, holding a margin of 12906 over AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam, who has tallied 11147 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
11:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark remains two seats away
In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 146 constituencies, putting its tally just two seats short of the majority mark. TMC is trailing with a tally of 111 seats, leading in those constituencies but yet to convert any into confirmed wins. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state. No seats have been declared so far, and the race for a majority in West Bengal remains open at this stage of counting.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Goalpara West Election Result 2026: BJP's Pabitra Rabha leads by 18,336 votes
In Goalpara West, Assam, BJP's Pabitra Rabha is leading with 23,508 votes, holding a margin of 18,336 over Congress candidate Markline Marak, who has gathered 5,172 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Abdur Rashid Mandal, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency.
11:01 (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 holds leads in 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of that threshold. Congress is currently leading in 31 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No declarations have been made yet as the counting continues to progress across the state.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah holds strong lead
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, no candidate carries a star flag in the current count, so the spotlight falls on the sitting legislator. Congress incumbent Aftab Uddin Mollah, 63, a postgraduate with one criminal case on record, is leading with 10,236 votes. AIUDF's Sheikh Shah Alam is trailing at 4,355 votes, leaving Mollah ahead by a margin of 5,881 votes as counting continues.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Results 2026: Aftab Uddin Mollah leads with a margin of 5881 votes
In the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Aftab Uddin Mollah is currently leading with 10,236 votes, holding a margin of 5,881 over his nearest rival. Sheikh Shah Alam of the All India United Democratic Front is trailing with 4,355 votes. The seat is currently held by Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah, who is contesting to retain it. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Result: Two Independents lead as counting progresses in Assam
Counting is underway in the Jaleswar constituency of Assam, where no candidate with a major party backing has emerged at the front of the race so far. Independent candidate Sahab Uddin Ahmed, a 63-year-old graduate, is currently leading, while fellow Independent Delowar Hussain is also showing in the early count. The sitting seat, previously held by Congress's Aftab Uddin Mollah, remains keenly watched as the tally continues to build.
10:21 (IST) May 04
Jaleswar Election Results 2026: The 7 contestants whose votes are being counted
Key candidates contesting in Jaleswar include Aftab Uddin Mollah (CONG), Abu Sha Shadi Hossain (AGP), Sheikh Shah Alam (AIUDF), and Arif Akhtar Ahmed (AITC) among others. As counting progresses, round-wise updates will reveal how votes are distributed among them.
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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.
Jaleswar is a General assembly constituency in Assam, falling under the Dhubri Lok Sabha segment. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Aftab Uddin Mollah (Congress), Abu Sha Shadi Hossain (Asom Gana Parishad), Sheikh Shah Alam (All India United Democratic Front), Arif Akhtar Ahmed (All India Trinamool Congress), Saiful Islam (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sahab Uddin Ahmed (Independent), and Delowar Hussain (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Aftab Uddin Mollah of the Congress won Jaleswar with a margin of 21,980 votes. The runner-up was Reza M. A. Amin of the AIUDF. round-by-round trends from Jaleswar 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.