Morigaon Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 65489 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 04, 2026, 19:02:07 IST
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Morigaon Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 65489 votes

Rama Kanta Dewri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Cheniram Konwar (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Bani Kanta Das (Assam Jatiya Parishad), Amlesh Medhi (Independent), Nikhil Dekaraja (Independent), and Pradip Baruah (Independent) — 6 candidates contesting from Morigaon 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. Morigaon is a newly created General constituency under the Nowgong Lok Sabha segment, with no prior Assembly election record in its current form. There is no historical winner, margin, or turnout benchmark to compare against — The final tally will determine not just who wins Morigaon, but will also lay the groundwork for how this seat is understood in every future Assam election.
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are shaping up at a brisk pace. 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 play, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60 seats while NDA is at 55, both trailing well behind the front-runners 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 with 11 seats won and 168 leads. TMC is trailing 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. Puducherry's 30-seat assembly requires 16 for a majority, and NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if those leads hold, with a tally of 18 drawn from 13 won and 5 leading seats. 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, where the majority mark stands at 71. With 68 seats already won and 19 leads in hand, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. LDF is trailing with a tally of 36, comprising 30 won and 6 leading seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP holds strong tally lead in Assam counting
Counting across Assam's 126 assembly seats has BJP comfortably placed with a tally of 79, made up of 22 seats won and leads in 57 more. The majority mark stands at 64, and the party is currently on course to cross it if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 22. Smaller parties and independents together account for a tally of 25.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Results 2026: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 65489 votes
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is leading with 117942 votes, building a margin of 65489 over AJTP's Bani Kanta Das, who has gathered 52453 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Dewri, aged 62, is ahead as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam seat.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Results 2026: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads the count
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading as counting of votes continues. The seat is being closely watched as the numbers come in, with Dewri holding the advantage at this stage of the count. Votes are still being tallied and the final picture for Morigaon is yet to emerge.
18:16 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Result 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika holds seat with commanding margin
BJP candidate Pijush Hazarika wins the Jagiroad seat in Assam, polling 155,129 votes to secure a margin of 93,584 over Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who finished with 61,545 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Pijush Hazarika, and he returns to the assembly after successfully defending his position, bringing continuity to the constituency's representation.
18:05 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
Counting across Assam's 126 assembly seats has BJP comfortably placed, with the party having won 22 seats and leading in 57 more, bringing its tally to 79 — well above the majority mark of 64. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all still in the leading column, needing 42 more to reach that threshold. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.
17:54 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by wide margin
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri holding a commanding lead. Dewri has accumulated 117,942 votes so far, pulling well clear of Assam Jatiya Parishad's Bani Kanta Das, who stands at 52,453 votes. The margin between the two currently sits at 65,489 votes, with the result yet to be declared.
17:43 (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 has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18 seats that crosses the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, bringing its tally to 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.
17:32 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Result 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika holds seat with commanding margin
BJP candidate Pijush Hazarika wins the Jagiroad seat in Assam, polling 155,129 votes to defeat Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who finished with 61,545 votes. The margin between the two stands at 93,584 votes. Hazarika, 48, retains the constituency he currently holds, continuing his presence in the assembly from this Assam segment.
17:21 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the majority mark stands at 64, and BJP has already crossed it with a tally of 79 seats — 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more. Congress is a distant second, leading in 22 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 22. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:10 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. Rama Kanta Dewri of the BJP is currently ahead in the seat, with results yet to be declared. The final outcome for Morigaon will be known once the Election Commission formally announces the result.
16:59 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally crossing the majority mark
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 threshold 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 in the state.
16:48 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Result 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika holds seat with commanding margin
BJP candidate Pijush Hazarika wins the Jagiroad seat in Assam, polling 155,129 votes to defeat Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who finished with 61,545 votes. The margin between the two stands at 93,584 votes. Hazarika, 48, retains the constituency he currently holds, continuing his presence in the Assam assembly. The seat remains with the BJP as the final count confirms his victory.
16:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, Congress trails at 21
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 66, giving it a tally of 79 and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats so far and is leading in 21 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage.
16:26 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri holds a commanding lead
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 104,427 votes, building a margin of 56,417 over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has so far polled 48,010 votes. Dewri, 62, has cleared the 10th standard and carries one criminal case on record. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
16:15 (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 4 seats outright and is leading in 194 more, giving it a tally of 198. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, placing its tally at 84, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
16:04 (IST) May 04
Laharighat Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar leads with 25,571-vote margin
In the Laharighat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar is currently leading with 101,707 votes, pulling ahead of AIUDF's Siddique Ahmed, who has accumulated 76,136 votes. The margin between the two stands at 25,571 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by Congress's Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar, who is contesting and leading the count at this stage.
15:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 72 Assam seats, Congress trails at 19
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 8 seats and is currently leading in 72, giving it a tally of 80 and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has yet to open its account in declared results and is leading in 19 seats. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats at this stage.
15:42 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri holds a strong lead
In Morigaon, Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 85,133 votes, building a margin of 44,260 over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has gathered 40,873 votes so far. Dewri, 62, has one criminal case on record and holds a 10th Pass educational qualification. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
15:31 (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 threshold if the current trends hold. The party has won 1 seat and is leading in 208 more, giving it a tally of 209. TMC, meanwhile, has won 1 seat and is leading in 70, bringing its tally to 71, still 77 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats in the state.
15:20 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Results 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika leads by over 60,000 votes
In Jagiroad, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Pijush Hazarika is leading with 112,913 votes, holding a margin of 60,436 over Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who has accumulated 52,477 votes and is currently trailing. Hazarika, 48, is a graduate with no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and the result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
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 the strongest position with a tally of 80 seats, having won 3 and leading in 77, placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 24 seats, all in the leading column, needing 40 more to reach the majority mark.
14:58 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads with 29,114-vote margin
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 64,940 votes, holding a margin of 29,114 over AJTP's Bani Kanta Das, who has accumulated 35,826 votes so far. Dewri, 62, has cleared the 10th standard and carries one criminal case on record. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
14:47 (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 84, with 13 seats won and leads in 71 constituencies. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 8 seats and leading in 30. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 18 seats in the state.
14:36 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Results 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika leads by over 60,000 votes
In Jagiroad, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Pijush Hazarika is leading with 112,913 votes, holding a margin of 60,436 over Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who has accumulated 52,477 votes and is currently trailing. Hazarika, 48, is a graduate with no criminal cases on record. The seat is currently held by BJP's Pijush Hazarika, and counting is still underway.
14:26 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 26
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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 and placing it well on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet, needing 38 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage.
14:14 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 28775 votes
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 60,498 votes, building a margin of 28,775 over AJTP's Bani Kanta Das, who has gathered 31,723 votes so far. Dewri, 62, holds a lead that is hard to ignore at this stage of counting, though the result is yet to be declared.
14:03 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats in West Bengal as counting progresses
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The party has a tally of 200 seats so far, well past the majority mark, though no seats have been declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 76 seats, needing 72 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
13:52 (IST) May 04
Laharighat Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads with 18,940-vote margin over AIUDF
In the Laharighat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar is currently leading with 66,674 votes, holding an 18,940-vote margin over AIUDF's Siddique Ahmed, who has gathered 47,734 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar. Counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.
13:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP holds leads in 79 seats so far, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 64. Congress is trailing at a distant 25 seats. The remaining leads are spread across other parties. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues through the day.
13:30 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP leads in Assam constituency
In Morigaon, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the constituency in Assam, holding a margin of 24,423 votes over AJTP's Bani Kanta Das, who is trailing with 29,843 votes against Dewri's 54,266. The contest in this Assam seat remains in progress 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, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. The LDF, trailing considerably, has a tally of 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 22 seats across the state.
13:08 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Results 2026: Pijush Hazarika holds a commanding lead for BJP
In Jagiroad, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Pijush Hazarika is leading with 78,714 votes, currently held by BJP's Pijush Hazarika who is looking to retain the seat. Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das is trailing at 34,167 votes, leaving a margin of 44,547 votes between the two. Counting is still underway and a result is yet to be declared.
12:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses
With counting underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 78 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 24 seats at this stage. Other parties and independents account for the remaining leads. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.
12:46 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 17016 votes
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading with 37,742 votes, holding a margin of 17,016 over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 20,726 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
12:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 179 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 7 seats across the state.
12:25 (IST) May 04
Laharighat Election Results 2026: Congress candidate leads by nearly 25,000 votes
In the Laharighat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar is currently leading with 43,705 votes, holding a margin of 24,919 over AIUDF's Siddique Ahmed, who has gathered 18,786 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by Congress's Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar, who is also the leading candidate in the present count.
12:14 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, Congress trails at 32
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 the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 32 seats. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's tally of 66 keeps it on course for a majority at this stage of counting.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri holds a strong lead
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 32,362 votes, holding a margin of 15,258 votes over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has so far polled 17,104 votes. Dewri, 62, has cleared the 10th standard and carries one criminal case on record. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
11:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with majority mark in sight
In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 148, BJP is currently leading in 160 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 105 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:42 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Results 2026: BJP's Pijush Hazarika leads by 17,900 votes
In Jagiroad, Assam, BJP's Pijush Hazarika is currently leading with 38,591 votes, holding a margin of 17,900 over Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das, who has accumulated 20,691 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Hazarika, the sitting MLA currently holding the seat, is pressing ahead as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam constituency.
11:21 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads with 7,705-vote margin
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 20,055 votes, holding a margin of 7,705 over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 12,350 votes so far. Dewri, 62, has cleared the 10th standard and carries one criminal case on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
11:11 (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 cumulatively lead in 174 constituencies, comfortably crossing the majority mark on current trends if those leads hold. SPA is leading in 27 seats, while NDA is trailing with a tally of 26 seats. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
11:01 (IST) May 04
Laharighat Election Result 2026: Congress candidate leads by over 9,500 votes
In the Laharighat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar is currently leading with 17,074 votes, holding a margin of 9,525 over AIUDF's Siddique Ahmed, who has gathered 7,549 votes so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
10:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 Assam seats, majority mark within reach
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, leaving it just three seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 31 seats. With no results declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's tally puts it closest to forming a majority if these leads hold through the final rounds.
10:40 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri holds a commanding lead
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading the count with 16,354 votes, holding a margin of 8,547 over Bani Kanta Das of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 7,807 votes so far. Dewri, 62, has one criminal case on record and counting continues as the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Results 2026: BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri leads by 3,743 votes
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Rama Kanta Dewri is currently leading with 9,822 votes. Assam Jatiya Parishad's Bani Kanta Das is trailing at 6,079 votes, leaving a margin of 3,743 votes between the two as counting continues in this seat.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Morigaon Election Result 2026: AJTP's Bani Kanta Das leads early count in Assam seat
In the Morigaon constituency of Assam, counting is underway with Assam Jatiya Parishad's Bani Kanta Das currently ahead on 4,243 votes. BJP's Rama Kanta Dewri is trailing close behind with 3,961 votes, leaving a margin of just 282 votes between the two at this stage of counting. The result for this Assam seat is yet to be declared.
10:10 (IST) May 04
Jagiroad Election Results 2026: Pijush Hazarika holds lead for BJP
In Jagiroad, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Pijush Hazarika is leading the count with 11,695 votes, keeping his position at the top as results continue to come in. Congress candidate Sri Bubul Das is trailing with 6,910 votes, leaving a margin of 4,785 votes between the two. The seat is currently held by BJP's Pijush Hazarika, who is looking to retain it as counting progresses.
09:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam as counting gets underway
Early trends from Assam's 126-seat assembly put BJP out in front, with the party currently leading in 21 constituencies. Congress is trailing at 7 seats, while AGP holds leads in 3. The magic number to form a government stands at 64, and BJP still needs 43 more seats to get there. Counting remains at an early stage across the state.
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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.
Morigaon is a newly created General constituency in Assam, falling under the Nowgong 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. 6 candidates are contesting: Rama Kanta Dewri (Bharatiya Janata Party), Cheniram Konwar (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), Bani Kanta Das (Assam Jatiya Parishad), Amlesh Medhi (Independent), Nikhil Dekaraja (Independent), and Pradip Baruah (Independent). Since no previous Assembly result exists for this constituency in its current form, every number from May 4 count will be the first of its kind. The result will feed into Assam's broader 126-constituency tally. This Live Blog is created with AI-assistance using data from Pvalue.