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Dhekiajuli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Ashok Singhal wins by 48,169 votes

Ashok Singhal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Batash Orang (Congress), Ranjoy Basumatary (Voters Party International), Ansuma Basumatary...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 10:04:45 IST

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10:04 (IST), May, 05

Dhekiajuli Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Ashok Singhal wins by 48,169 votes

Ashok Singhal of the BJP emerged victorious in the election, securing a total of 111880 votes. He defeated Congress candidate Batash Orang by a decisive margin of 48169 votes.

Dhekiajuli is a rural assembly constituency in Assam's Sonitpur district, part of the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency. It spans areas around Dhekiajuli town, known for tea gardens, agriculture, and historical significance in north Assam.

In the current 2026 battle, Ashok Singhal of the BJP is seeking a third consecutive term.He faces a fresh challenge from Batash Urang, the Congress candidate fielded by the Asom Sonmilito Morcha alliance. Read more

19:02 (IST), May, 04

Alliance tallies shift across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala

Counting is underway across four states and the numbers are moving quickly. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in a 234-seat house, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively lead in enough seats to hold a tally of 115, just three short of that mark, with 10 seats already decided in their favour. SPA has a tally of 60, having won 7 and leading in 53, while NDA is at 55 seats on current leads alone with no wins declared yet. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 on tally, sitting at 179 across 11 won and 168 leading seats in the 294-seat assembly, though declared wins are still coming in. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won and 104 leading, and candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats. In Puducherry, NDA holds a tally of 18 in the 30-seat house where 16 is the majority, having already won 13 and leading in 5 more, putting the alliance past the majority mark on combined count. SPA has a tally of 5 and trails in the union territory. In Kerala, UDF leads the 140-seat assembly count with a tally of 87, comprising 68 won and 19 leading, well past the majority mark of 71. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 seats won and 6 in hand on leads, and candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively account for a tally of 17 across the state.

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 holds a tally of 79 seats, with 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more, putting the party well past the halfway 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 at this stage.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Results 2026: BJP's Ashok Singhal leads by 37,271 votes

In Dhekiajuli, Assam, BJP's Ashok Singhal is currently leading with 81,674 votes, holding a margin of 37,271 over Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has gathered 44,403 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Singhal, who is looking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Results 2026: Congress candidate Batash Orang leads in Assam seat

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Batash Orang is currently leading as counting progresses. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Singhal, who won the previous election from this constituency. Counting is underway and the final result is yet to be declared for this Assam assembly segment.

18:17 (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 57 constituencies and has won 22, giving it a tally of 79 seats and placing it well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.

18:06 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashok Singhal leads in Assam seat

In Dhekiajuli, counting is still under way with the result yet to be declared. BJP's Ashok Singhal, the sitting legislator from this Assam constituency, is currently leading with 81,674 votes against Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has gathered 44,403 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 37,271 votes as tallying continues.

17:55 (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 leads hold. The party has won 11 seats outright and is leading in 168 more, bringing its tally to 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, for a tally of 106, leaving it 42 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 8 seats.

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17:44 (IST), May, 04

Naduar Election Results 2026: BJP's Padma Hazarika leads by over 52,000 votes

In the Naduar constituency of Assam, BJP's Padma Hazarika is leading with 1,11,125 votes, building a margin of 52,916 over Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chhetri, who has accumulated 58,209 votes so far. Counting is still underway, with Hazarika holding a commanding position at this stage of the tally.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, 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 comfortably past the majority mark if those leads hold. Congress has yet to win a seat and is leading in 22 constituencies, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority.

17:22 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent leads in Assam seat

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashok Singhal, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 75,538 votes against Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has gathered 40,350 votes. The margin between the two stands at 35,188 votes as counting continues.

17:11 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays at 118

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, with the majority mark set at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 106 more, bringing their tally to 116, just two short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 52, for a tally of 59, trailing the front-runners by a considerable distance. NDA, with no seats won so far, holds leads in 55 constituencies, giving it a tally of 55. No alliance has crossed the majority mark at this stage of counting.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

Naduar Election Results 2026: BJP's Padma Hazarika leads by over 54,000 votes

In the Naduar constituency of Assam, BJP's Padma Hazarika is leading with 1,10,407 votes, building a margin of 54,286 over Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chhetri, who has gathered 56,121 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Hazarika, aged 63, currently holds a commanding position in this Assam seat.

16:49 (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 is currently leading in 61 seats and has won 18, giving it a tally of 79 seats and placing it well above the halfway line. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins confirmed yet, putting its tally at 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashok Singhal leads by 31,553 votes

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Ashok Singhal is currently leading the count with 69,483 votes to his name. The 57-year-old graduate has put clear daylight between himself and Congress candidate Batash Orang, who is trailing at 37,930 votes. The margin between the two stands at 31,553 votes, with counting still under way and the result yet to be declared.

16:27 (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 12 seats and is leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 5 seats across the union territory.

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16:16 (IST), May, 04

Barchalla Election Results 2026: BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah leads by 11,677 votes

In Barchalla, Assam, BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarmah is currently leading with 47,993 votes, holding a margin of 11,677 over Congress candidate Ripun Bora, who has accumulated 36,316 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ganesh Kumar Limbu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

16:05 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 71 Assam seats, tally touches 80

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP 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 declared yet, giving it a tally of 19. Others account for a combined tally of 27, with 1 seat won and 25 leads.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP's Ashok Singhal leads as counting continues

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. BJP's Ashok Singhal, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 59,387 votes. Congress candidate Batash Orang is trailing with 28,182 votes, leaving a margin of 31,205 votes between the two at this stage of the count.

15:43 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally update: independents and smaller parties lead in 141 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 141 constituencies and have won 1, giving them a combined tally of 142 seats, which already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 45 seats with no wins confirmed yet, placing its tally at 45 and still 73 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, bringing its tally to 43, with 75 more seats needed to reach the majority mark.

15:32 (IST), May, 04

Rangapara Election Result 2026: BJP's Krishna Kamal Tanti leads by over 31,000 votes

In Rangapara, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Krishna Kamal Tanti is leading with 51,723 votes, extending a commanding margin of 31,993 over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Kurmi, who has accumulated 19,730 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, currently held by BJP's Krishna Kamal Tanti, who is looking to retain the seat as results continue to come in.

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 42 seats short of a majority. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashok Singhal leads by 23083 votes

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Ashok Singhal is currently leading the count with 40,969 votes. The 57-year-old graduate has built a margin of 23,083 votes over Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has polled 17,886 votes so far. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

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 cumulatively lead in 151 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving the alliance a tally of 40, still 78 seats short of a majority. SPA has won 2 seats outright and is leading in 34 more, bringing its tally to 36, with 82 seats still needed to reach the majority mark.

14:48 (IST), May, 04

Naduar Election Results 2026: BJP's Padma Hazarika leads by over 39,000 votes

In Naduar, Assam, BJP's Padma Hazarika holds a commanding lead with 69,155 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chhetri, who has gathered 29,863 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 39,292 votes as counting continues in this constituency. Chhetri, a postgraduate, is currently trailing by a significant distance with results yet to be declared.

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 64 seats are needed for a majority. BJP has won 3 seats and is currently leading in 75 more, giving it a tally of 78. Congress has declared no wins yet and is leading in 26 constituencies. With results still coming in, BJP needs 64 seats to secure a majority, while Congress remains well short at a tally of 26.

14:26 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashok Singhal leads by 23,083 votes

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Ashok Singhal is currently leading the count with 40,969 votes. The 57-year-old graduate has built a commanding margin of 23,083 votes over Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has accumulated 17,886 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

14:15 (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 8 seats won and leads in 76 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 38, having won 3 seats and leading in 35. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.

14:04 (IST), May, 04

Barchalla Election Results 2026: BJP's Sarmah leads over Congress's Ripun Bora

In Barchalla, Assam, BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarmah is currently leading with 28,570 votes, holding a margin of 3,680 over Congress candidate Ripun Bora, who is trailing with 24,890 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ganesh Kumar Limbu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this 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 the party well on course to cross that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach a majority. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 21 seats.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent leads in Assam seat

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Ashok Singhal, the sitting legislator from this seat, is currently leading with 35,918 votes against Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has gathered 14,157 votes. The margin between the two stands at 21,761 votes as tallying continues across the rounds.

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 constituencies 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

Tezpur Election Results 2026: Prithiraj Rava leads by a narrow 1,023 votes

In Tezpur, Assam, sitting AGP MLA Prithiraj Rava is currently leading with 43,594 votes, holding a margin of 1,023 over Raijor Dal's Alok Nath, who has gathered 42,571 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Rava, who holds the seat for Asom Gana Parishad, is maintaining a slender edge as votes continue to be tallied in this constituency.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and the BJP is currently leading in 78 seats, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 24 seats at this stage. Other parties and independents together account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:58 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: BJP incumbent Ashok Singhal leads with a wide margin

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, sitting BJP legislator Ashok Singhal is currently leading the count with 24,056 votes. The 57-year-old graduate has built a margin of 17,039 votes over Congress candidate Batash Orang, who has polled 7,017 votes so far. 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 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 75 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark. If these leads hold, the UDF would be in a position to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

Naduar Election Result 2026: BJP's Padma Hazarika leads by over 23,000 votes

In the Naduar constituency of Assam, BJP's Padma Hazarika is currently leading with 46,954 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Sunil Kumar Chhetri, who has so far gathered 23,318 votes. The margin between the two stands at 23,636 votes as counting continues. Hazarika, aged 63, has maintained a commanding position in the count so far.

12:25 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 67 Assam seats, majority mark within reach

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and BJP is currently leading in 67 seats, three past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. Others, including AGP and AIUDF, account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Update: BJP's Ashok Singhal Trails But Remains a Strong Contender

In Dhekiajuli, Assam, the incumbent BJP MLA Ashok Singhal is currently in second place as vote counting continues. Congress candidate Batash Orang is ahead with 5,829 votes, while Singhal has secured 19,153 votes. The gap between them is 13,324 votes, and the final result for this constituency is yet to be declared.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 64 seats, majority mark at 71

Counting is underway across Kerala's 140 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 71. The UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, placing it 7 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 42 seats, needing 29 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

11:54 (IST), May, 04

Rangapara Election Results 2026: BJP's Krishna Kamal Tanti holds a strong lead

In Rangapara, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Krishna Kamal Tanti is leading the count with 16,684 votes, extending his advantage over Congress candidate Kartik Chandra Kurmi, who has gathered 5,199 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 11,485 votes as counting continues. The seat is currently held by BJP's Krishna Kamal Tanti, who is looking to retain it.

11:43 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 66 Assam seats as counting continues

In the 126-seat Assam assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting the party two seats past the majority mark of 64 if those leads hold. Congress is trailing at a distance, leading in 28 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been formally declared yet as counting remains underway across the state.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: Incumbent Ashok Singhal leads with 9,286 votes

In the Dhekiajuli constituency of Assam, counting is still underway and the incumbent BJP candidate Ashok Singhal holds a notable position with 9,286 votes so far. Congress candidate Batash Orang is trailing behind with 3,611 votes, putting Singhal ahead by a margin of 5,675 votes at this stage of counting. Singhal, 57, is a graduate and has no criminal cases on record.

11:22 (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 if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 3 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 4 seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the union territory.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Barchalla Election Results 2026: BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah leads over Congress's Ripun Bora

In Barchalla, Assam, BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarmah is currently leading with 8,851 votes, holding a margin of 4,328 votes over Congress candidate Ripun Bora, who has gathered 4,523 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ganesh Kumar Limbu, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

11:01 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage of counting. Others account for leads in the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

10:51 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: Congress leads as counting continues in Assam

In Dhekiajuli, Assam, counting is still under way with Congress holding the lead at this stage. The constituency's sitting MLA, Ashok Singhal of BJP, is currently trailing the Congress candidate Batash Orang as votes are tallied. With the result yet to be declared, the contest in this Assam seat remains one to watch as the final numbers come in.

10:41 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Results 2026: Congress leads but BJP's Singhal holds vote advantage

In Dhekiajuli, Assam, Congress candidate Batash Orang is currently leading the count, though the vote totals tell a more nuanced story at this stage. Sitting MLA Ashok Singhal of BJP has accumulated 4,912 votes against Orang's 1,682, giving the incumbent a margin of 3,230 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Ashok Singhal, who remains in the contest and is trailing only in terms of declared leading status, with counting still in progress.

10:30 (IST), May, 04

Dhekiajuli Election Result: Counting underway in Assam constituency

Neither candidate in the Dhekiajuli assembly constituency carries a star flag in the current count, so the update draws from the broader picture. Counting is underway in this Assam seat, where incumbent Ashok Singhal of BJP had held the constituency. With results yet to be declared, the contest in Dhekiajuli remains open as votes continue to be tallied across the segment.

10:20 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala with 59 seats, majority mark at 71

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats, needing 30 more to reach the majority threshold. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority mark as counting continues.

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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.

Dhekiajuli is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Tezpur Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 217,380 voters on its electoral rolls. 7 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ashok Singhal (Bharatiya Janata Party), Batash Orang (Congress), Ranjoy Basumatary (Voters Party International), Ansuma Basumatary (Independent), Samsul Haque (Independent), Tarcius Topno (Independent), and Ladilas Indwar (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ashok Singhal of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Dhekiajuli with a margin of 35,070 votes. The runner-up was Benudhar Nath of the Congress. Ashok Singhal had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Dhekiajuli 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.