Rangiya Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita wins by 34,029 votes
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Rangiya Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita wins by 34,029 votes

Pranjit Choudhury (Congress) and Bhabesh Kalita (Bharatiya Janata Party) — 2 candidates contesting from Rangia 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. Rangia is a General constituency under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment, with 197,669 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Bhabesh Kalita of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 20,220 votes. Bhabesh Kalita had also won in 2016. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Rangia in 2026.
09:19 (IST) May 05
Bhabesh Kalita of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat by a margin of 34,029 votes.
19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and the union territory of Puducherry, with leads still shifting in several constituencies. 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, just 3 short of the majority mark, with 10 seats won and 105 leads. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA is at 55, all leads. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house, holding 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. In Puducherry, NDA has a tally of 18 in the 30-seat assembly where 16 are needed for a majority, with 13 seats already won and 5 leads, putting it in a position to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF leads in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat assembly, with a tally of 87 comprising 68 won and 19 leading. 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.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads Assam count with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 marks the majority. BJP 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. The remaining seats are split among other parties still in the count.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads with a margin of 33,871 votes
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Bhabesh Kalita is leading the count with 1,07,589 votes, building a margin of 33,871 over his nearest rival. Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury is trailing at 73,718 votes as counting continues. Kalita, 54, currently holds the seat for the BJP and is on course to retain it if the present trend holds through the remaining rounds.
18:28 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in Rangia, one of Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, where BJP's Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the race. The seat is currently held by Bhabesh Kalita of the BJP, making this a contest where the sitting MLA is looking to retain his position. Results from Rangia are still being tallied as the full picture continues to emerge from this Assam constituency.
18:17 (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 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, putting its tally at 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, giving it a tally of 106, still 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
18:06 (IST) May 04
Palasbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Baishya leads by over 41,000 votes
In Palasbari, Assam, BJP candidate Himangshu Shekhar Baishya is currently leading with 104,511 votes, holding a margin of 41,385 over Pankaj Lochan Goswami of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 63,126 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hemanga Thakuria, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:55 (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, giving it a tally of 79. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all still in the leading column. With counting still under way, BJP is comfortably positioned beyond the majority mark while Congress needs 42 more seats to get there.
17:44 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP incumbent Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading with 107,589 votes, holding a margin of 33,871 over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 73,718 votes so far. The contest in this general category seat continues to be watched closely as the final tally takes shape.
17:33 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared wins and leads in 105 constituencies, placing them just 3 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, comprising 7 won seats and leads in 53, while NDA is trailing with a tally of 55 seats and no declared wins as yet. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Hajo-Sualkuchi Election Result 2026: Congress leads AGP by 5,768 votes
In Hajo-Sualkuchi, Congress candidate Nandita Das is currently leading with 76,772 votes, holding an advantage of 5,768 over AGP's Prakash Chandra Das, who has gathered 71,004 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency, and the gap between the two candidates keeps the seat closely watched as the final tallies come in.
17:11 (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 holds the strongest position so far, having won 22 seats and leading in 57 more for a tally of 79, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in the Rangia constituency of Assam, where BJP's Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the race. The sitting MLA has accumulated 101,440 votes so far, holding a margin of 29,185 votes over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who stands at 72,255 votes. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
16:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold, with a tally of 200 seats — comprising 8 declared wins and leads in 192 constituencies. TMC has a tally of 84, with 1 won seat and leads in 83. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 9 seats in West Bengal.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Kamalpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Diganta Kalita leads with a comfortable margin
In Kamalpur, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Diganta Kalita is currently leading the count with 66,802 votes, holding a margin of 19,164 over Congress candidate Satyabrat Kalita, who has accumulated 47,638 votes so far. Diganta Kalita, 57, currently holds the seat for BJP and is on course to retain it if the present trend holds through the remaining rounds of counting.
16:27 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 69 seats and has won 11, giving it a tally of 80 seats. Congress is leading in 20 constituencies with no wins confirmed yet, placing its tally at 20. Other parties together account for a tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP incumbent Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. Sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading with 94,361 votes, holding a margin of 25,608 over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 68,753 votes so far. Kalita, 54, is a graduate professional with a clean record, seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
16:05 (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 mark if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats, with 3 won and 2 leads.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Palasbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Baishya leads by over 26,000 votes
In Palasbari, Assam, BJP candidate Himangshu Shekhar Baishya is currently leading with 66,306 votes, holding a margin of 26,208 over Pankaj Lochan Goswami of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 40,098 votes and is trailing. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hemanga Thakuria, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
15:43 (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 ahead of the majority threshold. Congress has yet to win a seat and is leading in 20 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the contest, holding his ground in a seat he won previously. The final outcome for Rangia will be known once the Election Commission formally declares the result.
15:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 210 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 210 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 70 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Palasbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Baishya leads by over 23,000 votes
In Palasbari, Assam, BJP candidate Himangshu Shekhar Baishya is currently leading with 51,824 votes, holding a margin of 23,514 over AJTP's Pankaj Lochan Goswami, who has tallied 28,310 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hemanga Thakuria, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions.
14:59 (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 39 seats short of a majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: Bhabesh Kalita holds lead as counting continues
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, the sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the count with 54,005 votes. Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury is trailing at 43,802 votes, leaving a margin of 10,203 votes between the two. Kalita, 54, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record. With results yet to be declared, counting remains in progress in this Assam seat.
14:37 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance count: independents and smaller parties lead with 130 seats
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 130 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 52 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 66 more seats needed. SPA holds leads in 45 constituencies, requiring 73 more seats to reach the 118-seat majority mark. No seats have been declared in the state so far.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Hajo-Sualkuchi Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Nandita Das leads by 14,440 votes
In the Hajo-Sualkuchi constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Nandita Das is currently leading with 50,290 votes, holding a margin of 14,440 over AGP's Prakash Chandra Das, who has gathered 35,850 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
14:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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 if its current leads hold, while Congress remains 38 seats short of that threshold.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads as counting continues
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, the sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the count with 48,998 votes. The 54-year-old graduate professional holds a margin of 9,623 votes over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 39,375 votes so far. With no result declared yet, Kalita's lead keeps him firmly in front as counting progresses in this Assam seat.
13:53 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, where 71 seats are needed for a majority, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 82 seats, with 4 declared wins and leads in 78 constituencies. The LDF, trailing at a tally of 37, has won 1 seat and is leading in 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Kamalpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Diganta Kalita leads with a 15,591-vote margin
In Kamalpur, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Diganta Kalita is currently leading the count with 43,652 votes, extending a comfortable cushion over Congress candidate Satyabrat Kalita, who has accumulated 28,061 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 15,591 votes, with Diganta Kalita looking to hold on to the seat he currently represents in the assembly. Results are yet to be declared.
13:31 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 80 Assam seats as counting continues
With counting underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 80 seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 22 seats, needing 42 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining 24 seats. No results have been formally declared yet as the counting process continues across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Bhabesh Kalita, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 44,888 votes against Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has gathered 33,768 votes. The margin between the two stands at 11,120 votes as the count continues.
13:09 (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 currently leading in 85 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing considerably, leading in 29 seats at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Hajo-Sualkuchi Election Result 2026: Congress's Nandita Das leads by 26,708 votes
In Hajo-Sualkuchi, Congress candidate Nandita Das is currently leading with 43,469 votes, holding a margin of 26,708 over AGP's Prakash Chandra Das, who has gathered 16,761 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency, and Nandita Das, 56, holds a commanding position at this stage of the count.
12:47 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, with the majority mark set at 64 seats. BJP holds leads in 76 seats so far, putting it well past that threshold if the current trends hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. No seats have been formally declared at this stage of counting.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading with 33,417 votes, holding a margin of 6,913 over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 26,504 votes so far. Kalita, 54, holds a graduate professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record.
12:25 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 25 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 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 considerably, leading in just 2 seats at this stage of counting.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Hajo-Sualkuchi Election Result 2026: Congress's Nandita Das leads by over 31,000 votes
In Hajo-Sualkuchi, Congress candidate Nandita Das is currently leading with 41,290 votes, holding a margin of 31,171 over AGP's Prakash Chandra Das, who has gathered 10,119 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency, and Nandita Das's lead remains substantial as the numbers continue to come in.
12:04 (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 majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is trailing at 29 seats, needing 35 more to be in contention for a majority. Others account for leads in the remaining 23 seats, with no party having crossed the finish line yet.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Bhabesh Kalita, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 28,013 votes. Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury is trailing at 22,662 votes, leaving a margin of 5,351 votes between the two at this stage of counting.
11:43 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in 15 of 30 seats in Puducherry, one short of majority
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is currently leading in 15 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet at this stage of counting. The SPA is leading in 2 seats, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats. With no alliance having crossed the majority threshold, the final picture in Puducherry remains open as counting continues.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Kamalpur Election Results 2026: BJP's Diganta Kalita leads with 2,689-vote margin
In Kamalpur, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Diganta Kalita is currently leading the count with 12,941 votes, holding off a challenge from Congress candidate Satyabrat Kalita, who has accumulated 10,252 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 2,689 votes, with counting still in progress. Kamalpur is currently held by BJP's Diganta Kalita, who is seeking to retain the seat.
11:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 Assam seats, one short of majority mark
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 29 seats. With no results declared yet and counting still in progress, the picture across Assam remains fluid as the remaining leads continue to be tallied.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP incumbent Bhabesh Kalita leads with 4,986-vote margin
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with no result declared yet. Sitting BJP MLA Bhabesh Kalita, 54, is currently leading with 18,478 votes, holding a margin of 4,986 votes over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 13,492 votes so far. Kalita, a graduate professional with a clean criminal record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.
11:01 (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 157 constituencies, giving the party a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 100 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Palasbari Election Results 2026: BJP's Baishya leads by 8,879 votes
In Palasbari, Assam, BJP candidate Himangshu Shekhar Baishya is currently leading with 13,334 votes, holding an 8,879-vote margin over AJTP's Pankaj Lochan Goswami, who is trailing with 4,455 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Hemanga Thakuria, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:41 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 57 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 64. BJP is currently leading in 57 constituencies, leaving it 7 seats short of that mark. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting, and no seats have been declared yet.
10:30 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Result: BJP incumbent Bhabesh Kalita leads in Assam seat
In the Rangia constituency of Assam, no candidate carries the star flag in this contest, so the picture here rests on the current count. Sitting BJP legislator Bhabesh Kalita is leading with 6,692 votes, holding a margin of 1,246 over Congress challenger Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 5,446 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
10:20 (IST) May 04
Rangia Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhabesh Kalita leads with 1,246-vote margin
In Rangia, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Bhabesh Kalita is currently leading the count with 6,692 votes, holding a margin of 1,246 over Congress candidate Pranjit Choudhury, who has accumulated 5,446 votes so far. Kalita, 54, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, and the early numbers place him comfortably ahead as counting continues in 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.
Rangia is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 197,669 voters on its electoral rolls. 2 candidates are contesting in 2026: Pranjit Choudhury (Congress) and Bhabesh Kalita (Bharatiya Janata Party). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Bhabesh Kalita of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Rangia with a margin of 20,220 votes. The runner-up was Bhagaban Dev Misra of the CPM. Bhabesh Kalita had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Rangia 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.