Sarupathar Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Biswajit Phukan wins the seat by over 56000 votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:42:20 IST
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Sarupathar Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: BJP's Biswajit Phukan wins the seat by over 56000 votes

Biswajit Phukan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jiban Chutia (Assam Jatiya Parishad), and Sahil Munda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) — 3 candidates contesting from Sarupathar 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. Sarupathar is a General constituency under the Kaziranga Lok Sabha segment, with 267,596 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Biswajit Phukan of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 39,359 votes. The 2016 winner was Roselina Tirkey of the Congress. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sarupathar in 2026.
10:42 (IST) May 05
Biswajit Phukan of BJP won the election by a margin 56080 votes
18:20 (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 contests. 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 the majority mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, having won 7 and leading in 53, while NDA is at 55 with no seats declared yet. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on current leads, holding a tally of 179 across the 294-seat house, with 11 seats won and leads in 168 more. 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, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark if those leads hold, with 13 seats won and 5 more in hand for a tally of 18. SPA has a tally of 5, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 7 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat assembly, holding a tally of 87 with 68 seats already won and leads in 19 more. 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.
18:07 (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 it well within striking distance of a majority if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats for a tally of 22, while other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result 2026: BJP's Biswajit Phukan holds seat with commanding margin
BJP candidate Biswajit Phukan wins the Sarupathar seat in Assam, polling 96,341 votes to defeat AJTP's Jiban Chutia, who finished with 40,261 votes. The margin between the two stood at 56,080 votes. Phukan, who is 53 years old and a postgraduate, was the sitting MLA for this constituency and has now successfully defended the seat, continuing BJP's hold over Sarupathar.
17:45 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result 2026: BJP's Biswajit Phukan wins the seat
The result is in from Sarupathar in Assam, where BJP candidate Biswajit Phukan has won the seat. Phukan, who currently holds the constituency, retains it with this victory, extending his presence in the Assam assembly. The seat, currently held by BJP's Biswajit Phukan, stays with the party as counting concludes in Sarupathar.
17:34 (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, 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 and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats in the state.
17:23 (IST) May 04
Khumtai Election Result 2026: BJP's Mrinal Saikia holds seat with commanding margin
BJP candidate Mrinal Saikia wins the Khumtai seat in Assam, polling 91,127 votes to secure a return to the assembly. The 59-year-old post-graduate, who currently holds the constituency, successfully defended his position against Congress candidate Roselina Tirkey, who finished with 32,715 votes. The final margin between the two stood at 58,412 votes, with Saikia recording zero criminal cases ahead of the result.
17:12 (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 leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, while others account for a combined tally of 25 seats.
17:01 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP's Biswajit Phukan wins the seat
The Sarupathar constituency in Assam has returned its verdict. BJP candidate Biswajit Phukan wins the seat, holding off Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad by a margin of 56,080 votes. Phukan, a post-graduate and the sitting legislator from this seat, polled 96,341 votes against Chutia's 40,261, making it a decisive finish to counting in this Assam constituency.
16:50 (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 leads hold. The alliance has won 51 seats and is leading in 36 more, bringing its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats, with 12 won and 5 leads in place.
16:39 (IST) May 04
Golaghat Election Result 2026: BJP's Ajanta Neog holds seat with a commanding margin
BJP candidate Ajanta Neog wins the Golaghat seat in Assam, polling 102,212 votes to secure a margin of 43,759 over Congress candidate Bitupan Saikia, who finished with 58,453 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Ajanta Neog, and the result sees her return for another term, bringing continuity to the constituency's representation in the Assam assembly.
16:28 (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 67 seats and has won 13, giving it a tally of 80 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold at this stage. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it with a tally of 19. Others account for a combined tally of 27 seats.
16:17 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP's Biswajit Phukan leads by wide margin
In Sarupathar, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the constituency with 95,882 votes, holding a margin of 55,794 over Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has gathered 40,088 votes so far. Phukan, 53, holds a postgraduate degree and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds in the Assam assembly.
16:07 (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 4 seats outright and holds leads in 212 more, taking its tally to 216. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, giving it a tally of 64 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.
15:55 (IST) May 04
Dergaon Election Results 2026: BJP's Mridul Kumar Dutta leads by 37035 votes
In Dergaon, Assam, BJP's Mridul Kumar Dutta is currently leading with 89,478 votes, holding a margin of 37,035 over Congress candidate Sagorika Bora, who has gathered 52,443 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AGP's Bhabendra Nath Bharali, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
15:44 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 20
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 81 seats, with 6 declared wins and leads in 75 more, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 20 seats, all in the leading column. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
15:34 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: Biswajit Phukan leads with a wide margin
In the Sarupathar constituency of Assam, the sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the count with 93,661 votes. The 53-year-old postgraduate, who holds the incumbent seat, is ahead of Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad by a margin of 54,133 votes, with Chutia having polled 39,528 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
15:23 (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 a tally of 210, with 1 seat won and leads in 209 constituencies. TMC, trailing in this count, has a tally of 70, with 1 seat won and leads in 69 seats. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively lead in 3 seats.
15:12 (IST) May 04
Golaghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajanta Neog holds a strong lead
In the Golaghat constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Ajanta Neog is currently leading the count with 80,199 votes. Congress candidate Bitupan Saikia is trailing at 46,285 votes, putting the margin between the two at 33,914 votes. Neog, who holds the seat for BJP, continues to pace ahead as counting progresses in this Assam assembly segment.
15:01 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with tally crossing majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 76 seats with 3 declared, putting its tally at 79 and well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats with none declared, giving it a tally of 25, needing 39 more seats to reach the majority mark.
14:50 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP incumbent Biswajit Phukan leads in Assam seat
In Sarupathar, counting is still under way as Assam's assembly election results take shape. The sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan holds the lead in this constituency, with the result yet to be formally declared. Voters in Sarupathar have been watching this seat closely, given Phukan's presence as the incumbent seeking to retain his position.
14:38 (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 a tally of 84, comprising 13 won seats and 71 seats where it is currently leading. 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 across the state.
14:28 (IST) May 04
Khumtai Election Results 2026: BJP's Mrinal Saikia leads by 49,533 votes
In Khumtai, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia is leading the count with 77,245 votes, holding a margin of 49,533 over Congress candidate Roselina Tirkey, who has gathered 27,712 votes so far. Saikia, 59, a post-graduate with a clean criminal record, is currently ahead as counting continues in this constituency.
14:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, Congress trailing at 26
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, well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed yet. The remaining seats are being contested by other parties and groupings.
14:06 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP incumbent Biswajit Phukan leads in Assam seat
In the Sarupathar constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the contest, holding on to the advantage in a seat he has represented before. The final outcome will be known once the counting process concludes.
13:55 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as leads come in
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 constitutes a majority, early leads are shaping a competitive picture. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 127 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA currently has a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more seats to get there. No seats have been declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
13:44 (IST) May 04
Golaghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajanta Neog leads with a margin of 30,697 votes
In the Golaghat constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Ajanta Neog is currently leading the count with 73,983 votes. Congress candidate Bitupan Saikia is trailing at 43,286 votes, leaving a margin of 30,697 between the two. Neog, who holds the seat for BJP, continues to extend her lead as counting progresses in this Assam constituency.
13:32 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 80 Assam seats, well past majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP holds leads in 80 seats so far, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 23 seats at this stage. The NDA alliance as a whole is ahead in 97 constituencies. No results have been formally declared yet, with all figures reflecting leads as counting continues.
13:21 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: Biswajit Phukan leads with a margin of 21264 votes
In the Sarupathar constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the count with 43,345 votes. The 53-year-old postgraduate holds a margin of 21,264 votes over Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 22,081 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
13:10 (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.
13:00 (IST) May 04
Golaghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajanta Neog leads with a margin of 25,846 votes
In the Golaghat constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Ajanta Neog is currently leading the count with 63,108 votes, extending a comfortable cushion over Congress candidate Bitupan Saikia, who has accumulated 37,262 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 25,846 votes as counting continues. Neog, who holds the seat at present, is looking to retain it as the numbers continue to come in.
12:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 76 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 76 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid as votes continue to be counted.
12:38 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP's Biswajit Phukan leads with a comfortable margin
In Sarupathar, Assam, counting is still under way and the incumbent BJP candidate Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the contest. Phukan, who holds a postgraduate degree, has accumulated 38,121 votes so far, putting him 19,017 votes ahead of Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who trails with 19,104 votes. The result in this constituency is yet to be declared.
12:28 (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 25 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. The SPA is trailing with a tally of 2 seats. No seats have been declared yet, but the NDA's current lead position puts it well beyond the threshold required to form a government in the union territory.
12:16 (IST) May 04
Golaghat Election Results 2026: BJP's Ajanta Neog leads with a margin of 21,725 votes
In the Golaghat constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Ajanta Neog is currently leading the count with 53,283 votes, extending a comfortable margin over Congress candidate Bitupan Saikia, who has so far polled 31,558 votes. The gap between the two stands at 21,725 votes as counting continues. Neog, 62, holds the seat for BJP and is looking to retain it as results from this constituency are still being tallied.
12:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats as counting continues
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, two past the majority mark of 64, though no seats have been declared yet. Congress is leading in 30 seats, needing 34 more to reach the majority threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. Counting is still under way across the state.
11:56 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: Biswajit Phukan holds lead for BJP
In Sarupathar, the sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the count with 22,815 votes. The 53-year-old postgraduate, who carries one criminal case on record, is holding a margin of 12,785 votes over Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 10,030 votes so far. Counting in this Assam constituency is still under way and no final result has been declared yet.
11:44 (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 constituencies to cross that threshold. The party's tally stands at 154 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 108 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 7 seats across the state.
11:34 (IST) May 04
Khumtai Election Results 2026: BJP's Mrinal Saikia leads by 18,379 votes
In Khumtai, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia is leading the count with 29,023 votes, building a margin of 18,379 over Congress candidate Roselina Tirkey, who has gathered 10,644 votes so far. Saikia, 59, holds the seat for BJP and is currently extending his advantage as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
11:24 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 63 Assam seats, one short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.
11:14 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: Biswajit Phukan holds lead as counting continues
In Sarupathar, the sitting BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the count with 16,809 votes, holding a margin of 8,779 over Jiban Chutia of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 8,030 votes so far. Phukan, 53, a postgraduate who is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds, continues to stay ahead as counting progresses in this Assam constituency.
11:03 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 67 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 67 constituencies, placing it just 4 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. No seats have been declared yet, and whether those leads hold will determine the final picture. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 16 seats across the state.
10:53 (IST) May 04
Khumtai Election Results 2026: BJP's Mrinal Saikia leads with a margin of 10,264 votes
In Khumtai, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia is leading the count with 16,965 votes, holding a margin of 10,264 over Congress candidate Roselina Tirkey, who has accumulated 6,701 votes so far. Saikia, 59, a post-graduate with a clean criminal record, is currently defending the seat he holds and appears firmly placed at this stage of counting.
10:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 59 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, and BJP holds leads in 59 constituencies so far, leaving the party five seats short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is currently leading in 30 seats. The remaining leads are spread across other parties and independents. No results have been formally declared in the state at this stage of counting.
10:32 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result: BJP's Biswajit Phukan leads in Assam seat
In the Sarupathar constituency of Assam, the incumbent BJP legislator Biswajit Phukan is currently leading the count. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat. Phukan, who holds the sitting advantage here, is ahead of his nearest rival from Assam Jatiya Parishad, Jiban Chutia, by a margin of 4,602 votes, with Phukan on 10,584 votes against Chutia's 5,982.
10:22 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71
In Kerala's 140-seat assembly, counting is in progress with no seats declared yet. UDF currently leads in 59 constituencies, putting its tally at 59 and leaving it 12 seats short of the 71 needed for a majority. LDF is trailing with leads in 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state.
10:17 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Election Result 2026: The Assam count and Sarupathar's piece of the puzzle
As Assam's counting day unfolds, results from all 126 Assembly constituencies will build the overall picture. Sarupathar's result will be one of those data points contributing to the state tally.
10:12 (IST) May 04
Khumtai Election Result 2026: Independent's Bhobeswar Dusad leads early count
Counting is underway in the Khumtai constituency of Assam, where Independent candidate Bhobeswar Dusad is currently leading in the early stages. The seat is currently held by BJP's Mrinal Saikia, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Votes are still being tallied and the final picture is yet to emerge from this Assam constituency.
10:07 (IST) May 04
Sarupathar Assembly Election Results 2026: Sarupathar's result in Assam's 126-seat Assembly count
Assam's Assembly has 126 constituencies, and Sarupathar's result will be one of the data points shaping the overall state tally today. Round-wise updates from this seat will add to the broader picture emerging across the state.
10:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam but majority mark stays out of reach
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 64. BJP holds the lead in 44 constituencies at this stage, leaving the party 20 seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 34 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No party has crossed the majority mark as tallies continue to shift with each round of counting.
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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.
Sarupathar is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Kaziranga Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 267,596 voters on its electoral rolls. 3 candidates are contesting in 2026: Biswajit Phukan (Bharatiya Janata Party), Jiban Chutia (Assam Jatiya Parishad), and Sahil Munda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Biswajit Phukan of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Sarupathar with a margin of 39,359 votes. The runner-up was Roselina Tirkey of the Congress. In 2016, Roselina Tirkey of the Congress had won the seat with a margin of 2,927 votes. round-by-round trends from Sarupathar 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.