Barhampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Jitu Goswami wins by over 56, 141votes
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:13:26 IST
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Barhampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Jitu Goswami wins by over 56, 141votes

Jitu Goswami (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mazibur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Ranumai Teronpi (Aam Aadmi Party), Rajen Gohain (Assam Jatiya Parishad), and Nazrul Islam (Independent) — 5 candidates contesting from Barhampur 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. Barhampur is a General constituency, with 179,641 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Jitu Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 751 votes. The 2016 winner was Prafulla Kumar Mahanta of the AGP. The 2021 turnout was 80.14%. The final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Barhampur in 2026.
10:13 (IST) May 05
Barhampur assembly election results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami wins

Barhampur is one of the 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam. It is a general category seat located in the Nagaon district. Following the 2023 delimitation, it is now is part of the Kaziranga Parliamentary constituency (previously under the Nagaon/Nowgong Lok Sabha seat).In the 2026 Assembly elections, incumbent Jitu Goswami of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won with a margin of 56,141 votes against veteran leader Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP).



Other notable candidates include Mazibur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF).In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the constituency had 1,79,641 registered voters, with 1,43,957 valid votes cast. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jitu Goswami won the seat with 70,111 votes. Congress candidate Suresh Borah finished second with 69,360 votes, losing by a narrow margin of 751 votes.

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19:02 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states with leads still shifting in several constituencies. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in a 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just 3 short of that mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and 53 leads, while NDA stands at 55, all through 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 across 11 won seats and 168 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won seats and 104 leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with 13 seats won and 5 leads giving it a tally of 18. SPA has a tally of 5 there. In Kerala, UDF holds a tally of 87 across 68 won seats and 19 leads in the 140-seat house, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF trails with 30 won seats and 6 leads for a tally of 36, while independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 17.
18:49 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has declared wins in 22 constituencies and is currently leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, putting it at a tally of 22. BJP needs no additional seats to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
18:38 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads by over 42,000 votes
In Barhampur, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Jitu Goswami is leading the count with 96,498 votes, holding a margin of 42,872 over AJTP's Rajen Gohain, who has gathered 53,626 votes so far. Goswami, 55, currently holds the seat for BJP and is on course to retain it if the present trend holds through the remaining rounds of counting.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, BJP's Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jitu Goswami, who is also the leading candidate as tallies come in from this Assam constituency. Counting remains in progress, with no final result declared for Barhampur at this stage.
18:16 (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 out in front with a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting the party well past the majority threshold if those leads hold. Congress is trailing with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the contest, having accumulated 96,498 votes against Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who is trailing with 53,626 votes. The margin between the two stands at 42,872 votes as counting continues in this General category seat.
17:54 (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 hold a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads in hand.
17:43 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Results 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads by over 64,000 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 1,21,793 votes, holding a margin of 64,762 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has accumulated 57,031 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
17:33 (IST) May 04
BJP well ahead in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 64 marks the majority. BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 at this stage of counting. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, with leads in all of them and no wins declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25, including 7 declared wins.
17:22 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: Incumbent Jitu Goswami leads with a strong margin
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 88,938 votes. The 55-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 36,718 votes over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has gathered 52,220 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
17:11 (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 60 seats and is leading in 27 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 29 seats and is leading in 7, putting its tally at 36, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats across the state.
17:00 (IST) May 04
Kaliabor Election Result 2026: AGP's Keshab Mahanta leads with 15,589-vote margin
In Kaliabor, Assam, sitting AGP MLA Keshab Mahanta is leading the count with 67,340 votes, holding a margin of 15,589 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 51,751 votes and is currently trailing. The seat is currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta, who is contesting to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
16:49 (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 is currently leading in 61 constituencies and has won 18, giving it a tally of 79 seats and placing it well on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it at a tally of 21.
16:38 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP incumbent Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the contest with 63,367 votes, holding a margin of 19,654 over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has accumulated 43,713 votes so far. The race remains open as tallying continues.
16:27 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 30 assembly seats are up for grabs and the majority mark stands at 16, the NDA has a combined tally of 22 seats, having won 12 and currently leading in 10 more. That tally is enough to cross the majority mark if the current leads hold. SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 won and 1 lead, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.
16:16 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Results 2026: Mehboob Muktar of Raijor Dal leads by 59,435 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 1,04,254 votes, holding a margin of 59,435 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 44,819 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
16:05 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 71 Assam seats, tally crosses majority mark
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 71 constituencies and has won 9, putting its tally at 80 seats. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 19. Others account for a combined tally of 27, with 1 seat won and 25 leads in hand.
15:54 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the contest, holding an edge of 7,998 votes over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who is trailing with 40,011 votes against Goswami's 48,009. The seat remains open as tallying continues.
15:43 (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 28 seats and is leading in 56 more, taking its tally to 84. The LDF has won 19 seats and is leading in 17, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 20 seats across the state.
15:32 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Results 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah holds a commanding lead
In Nagaon-Batadraba, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is leading with 107,533 votes, building a margin of 58,293 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has accumulated 49,240 votes and is trailing by a considerable distance. Counting is still underway in this Assam constituency, with Sarmah holding a position that has widened significantly as the tallying has progressed through the rounds.
15:21 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 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 78 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 81 seats. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it well short of the majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:10 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the contest, holding an advantage over AJTP's Rajen Gohain. Goswami has accumulated 35,315 votes against Gohain's 26,759, putting the margin between the two at 8,556 votes as counting continues.
14:59 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election count: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 151 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 151 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 40 and still needing 78 more seats to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats outright and is leading in 34 more, putting its current tally at 36, with 82 seats still needed to reach 118.
14:48 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Results 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah leads by over 57,000 votes
In Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 101,338 votes, building a margin of 57,172 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has gathered 44,166 votes so far. Counting is still underway in the constituency, and Sarmah's lead remains substantial at this stage of the tally.
14:37 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 26
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, 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. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins confirmed so far, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. BJP needs no additional leads to cross the majority mark if its current leads hold.
14:26 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, the sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count. Goswami, who holds the incumbent's position in this seat, is ahead of AJTP's Rajen Gohain by a margin of 8,556 votes, with 35,315 votes against Gohain's 26,759. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this constituency.
14:15 (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 199 seats, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 77 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats across the state.
14:04 (IST) May 04
Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a margin of 16,873 votes
In Kaliabor, Assam, AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading the count with 48,741 votes. The seat is currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta, who is holding his ground with a comfortable margin over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 31,868 votes so far. The gap between the two stands at 16,873 votes as counting continues in this Assam constituency.
13:53 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 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 79 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to be in contention for a majority. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 21 seats. No results have been declared yet.
13:42 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the contest, holding an advantage over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad. Goswami has accumulated 27,121 votes against Gohain's 16,474, putting the margin between the two at 10,647 votes at this stage of counting.
13:31 (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 currently leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the leads hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 86 seats, also entirely in leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state.
13:20 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Result 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads by 28,801 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 53,169 votes, holding a margin of 28,801 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has polled 24,368 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
13:09 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP holds leads in 78 seats so far, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is currently leading in 24 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 24. No results have been formally declared yet as the count continues across the state.
12:58 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: Incumbent Jitu Goswami leads with a comfortable margin
In the Barhampur constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 23,191 votes. The 55-year-old incumbent holds a margin of 12,956 votes over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has so far polled 10,235 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
12:47 (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 sits at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
12:36 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Result 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads by nearly 30,000 votes
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 42,807 votes, holding a margin of 29,965 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has polled 12,842 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
12:25 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 67 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 67 constituencies, putting it past the majority mark of 64 seats if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 31 seats, needing 33 more to reach the halfway threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.
12:15 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In Barhampur, counting is still under way and the incumbent BJP legislator Jitu Goswami holds the lead at this stage. Goswami, who has represented this Assam constituency before, is currently ahead with 10,385 votes against Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad, who has polled 6,715 votes. The margin between the two stands at 3,670 votes, with the result yet to be declared.
12:04 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 123 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 123 seats, crossing the majority threshold on current tallies if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 65 seats, needing 53 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 39 seats, trailing further back with 79 seats still needed to reach 118.
11:54 (IST) May 04
Dhing Election Results 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads with a wide margin
In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 35,248 votes, ahead of AIUDF's Matiur Rahman who has polled 9,093 votes, putting the margin between the two at 26,155 votes. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the result is yet to be declared.
11:43 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 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 66 constituencies, putting it just past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is trailing at 28 seats, while others account for 23. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds come in from across the state.
11:32 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP incumbent Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In Barhampur, counting is still under way with the incumbent BJP legislator Jitu Goswami holding a lead over his nearest rival. Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad is trailing as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam constituency. Goswami currently accounts for 5,324 votes against Gohain's 2,570, a margin of 2,754 votes separating the two.
11:22 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark still 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 it just 2 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 a declared win. No seats have been formally won by either party at this stage of counting. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:11 (IST) May 04
Nagaon-Batadraba Election Results 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah leads by over 13,000 votes
In Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 26,467 votes, holding a margin of 13,477 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has accumulated 12,990 votes so far. Counting is still underway in the constituency and no result has been declared yet.
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, and the BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, just three short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. Others account for leads in the remaining 22 seats. No seats have been declared yet, and the final picture will depend on how the remaining rounds of counting unfold.
10:51 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Result: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads in Assam seat
In Barhampur, counting is still under way and the incumbent is showing a firm hold on the constituency. BJP's Jitu Goswami, who currently holds the seat, is leading the count with 5,324 votes against AJTP's Rajen Gohain, who has gathered 2,570 votes. The margin between the two stands at 2,754 votes, with results yet to be declared in this Assam constituency.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads with a margin of 2754 votes
In Barhampur, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 5,324 votes, holding a margin of 2,754 over his nearest rival. Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad is trailing at 2,570 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jitu Goswami, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues.
10:41 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Election Results: Assam Jatiya Parishad's stake in today's Barhampur count
The Assam Jatiya Parishad has fielded Rajen Gohain in Barhampur. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:31 (IST) May 04
Barhampur Elections 2026: Early leads in Barhampur — what they really mean
Early trends from Barhampur should be read with caution. Early leads can shift considerably before the final tally is declared.
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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.
Barhampur is a General constituency in Assam. The constituency has 179,641 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 80.14% was recorded in the 2021 election. 5 candidates are contesting in 2026: Jitu Goswami (Bharatiya Janata Party), Mazibur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Ranumai Teronpi (Aam Aadmi Party), Rajen Gohain (Assam Jatiya Parishad), and Nazrul Islam (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Jitu Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Barhampur with a margin of 751 votes. The runner-up was Suresh Borah of the Congress. In 2016, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta of the AGP had won the seat with a margin of 5,169 votes. round-by-round trends from Barhampur 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.