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Dhemaji Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

Ranoj Pegu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sri Sailen Sonowal (Congress), Sri Narendra Kumar Paw (All India Trinamool Congress), Sri Lal...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 10:06:33 IST

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10:06 (IST), May, 05

BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins

19:01 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across four states and results are taking shape at a brisk pace. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller-party candidates collectively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still active, leaving them just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA stands at 55 seats, all in 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 crossed the majority mark of 16 in the 30-seat assembly, with a tally of 18, including 13 declared wins and 5 leads. SPA has a tally of 5, with 2 won and 3 leading. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat house, holding a tally of 87, with 68 won and 19 leading. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 17 seats in Kerala.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads 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 won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 and putting it well on course to cross the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result 2026: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The result is in from Dhemaji in Assam. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu has won the seat with 83,649 votes, defeating Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who finished with 51,420 votes. The margin between the two stands at 32,229 votes. The seat was currently held by BJP's Ranoj Pegu, who contested again and has now retained it successfully.

18:27 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result 2026: BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The result is in from Dhemaji in Assam. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu has won the seat, retaining it for the party. The constituency was currently held by BJP's Ranoj Pegu, and the win ensures the seat stays with the party. Dr. Ranoj Pegu's victory brings continuity to Dhemaji, with the BJP holding its ground in this Assam constituency.

18:16 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are in play 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 won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36, leaving it well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats in the state.

18:05 (IST), May, 04

Dhakuakhana Election Result 2026: BJP's Naba Kumar Doley leads by 49,533 votes

In Dhakuakhana, Assam, BJP candidate Shri Naba Kumar Doley is currently leading with 91,392 votes, holding a margin of 49,533 over Congress candidate Ananda Narah, who has gathered 41,859 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Naba Kumar Doley. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.

17:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads Assam with a tally of 79 seats so far

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds the strongest position at this stage, having won 22 seats and leading in 57 more for a tally of 79. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 22. Others account for a combined tally of 25, with 7 seats won and 18 leads still in play.

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17:43 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The result is in from Dhemaji in Assam. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat, bringing the contest in this constituency to a close. Pegu, a Graduate Professional aged 64, contested on a BJP ticket and has secured the win here. Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal has lost the seat, with a margin of 32,229 votes separating the two.

17:32 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally race tight as majority mark stays out of reach

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally at 115, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark on current trends. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 seats won and leads in 53 constituencies, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is trailing with a tally of 55, leading in 55 seats and yet to open its won-seats count.

17:21 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Result 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi wins by over 40,000 votes

BJP candidate Jiban Gogoi has won the Sissiborgaon seat in Assam, securing 75,758 votes to claim a commanding victory. Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah finished second with 35,165 votes, leaving a final margin of 40,593 between the two. Gogoi, 51, completes the count with a clear mandate from this Assam constituency.

17:10 (IST), May, 04

BJP well ahead in Assam with counting still under way

In Assam's 126-seat assembly, BJP has won 22 seats and is leading in 57 more, giving it a tally of 79 seats against the majority mark of 64. Congress has declared wins on none of its contests so far and is currently leading in 22 seats, leaving it well short at this stage of counting. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats across the state.

16:59 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The result is in from Dhemaji in Assam. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat with 83,649 votes, defeating Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who polled 51,420 votes. The margin between the two stands at 32,229 votes. Dr. Ranoj Pegu, 64, holds a Graduate Professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record.

16:48 (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, taking its tally to 87. The LDF has won 27 seats and is leading in 9, giving it a tally of 36, and still needs 35 more seats to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 17 seats in the state.

16:37 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Result 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi wins by 40,593 votes

In Sissiborgaon, Assam, BJP candidate Jiban Gogoi wins the seat with 75,758 votes, defeating Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah, who finished with 35,165 votes. The final margin between the two stands at 40,593 votes, bringing the contest in this Assam constituency to a close.

16:26 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 69 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 69 seats and has won 11, putting its tally at 80 and placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins confirmed yet, giving it a tally of 20. Other parties together account for a tally of 26 seats at this stage.

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16:15 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The result is in from Dhemaji in Assam. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat, bringing the contest in this constituency to a close. Pegu, a Graduate Professional with no criminal cases on record, secured the win for BJP in what was a closely watched assembly segment in Assam.

16:04 (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, giving it a tally of 216. TMC, which is trailing, has won 1 seat and is leading in 63, bringing its tally to 64. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 4 seats in the state.

15:53 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Result 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi wins by over 40,000 votes

In Sissiborgaon, Assam, BJP candidate Jiban Gogoi wins the seat with 75,758 votes, finishing ahead of Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah, who secured 35,165 votes. The margin of victory stands at 40,593 votes. Gogoi, 51, contested the seat with a clean record and no criminal cases to his name, sealing a comfortable win for the BJP in this Assam constituency.

15:42 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, well past majority mark

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark sits at 64. BJP is currently leading in 75 constituencies and has won 6, giving it a tally of 81 seats. Congress is leading in 21 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 43 seats short of a majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 24 seats at this stage of counting.

15:31 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

In Dhemaji, the result is now declared. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat with 83,649 votes, beating Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who polled 51,420 votes. The winning margin stands at 32,229 votes. Pegu, 64, holds a graduate professional qualification and has no criminal cases on record. The Dhemaji constituency in Assam has returned a clear verdict in favour of the BJP.

15:20 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu counting live: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 155 seats

Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 155 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is leading in 40 seats, giving it a tally of 40 and still needing 78 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 33, bringing its tally to 35, with 83 seats still needed to reach 118.

15:09 (IST), May, 04

Jonai Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhubon Pegu leads by over 63,000 votes

In the Jonai constituency of Assam, BJP candidate Bhubon Pegu is leading with 101,902 votes, building a margin of 63,778 over Congress candidate Raju Kumar Medok, who has gathered 38,124 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bhuban Pegu. Counting is still underway and a final result is yet to be declared.

14:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress well behind at 25

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, with declared wins in 3 and leads in 76, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 25 seats, all leads, needing 39 more to reach the majority mark. Other parties together account for a tally of 22 seats.

14:47 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat

The contest in Dhemaji, Assam has reached its conclusion. BJP candidate Dr. Ranoj Pegu wins the seat with 83,649 votes, finishing ahead of Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who polled 51,420 votes. The margin between the two stands at 32,229 votes, giving Dr. Ranoj Pegu a decisive finish in this Assam constituency.

14:36 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count: independents and smaller parties lead in 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 leading in 52 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 66 more needed. SPA is leading in 45 seats, requiring 73 more to reach the majority mark. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.

14:25 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Result 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi wins by over 40,000 votes

BJP candidate Jiban Gogoi wins the Sissiborgaon seat in Assam with 75,389 votes, defeating Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah, who finished with 34,761 votes. The margin of victory stands at 40,628 votes. Gogoi, 51, secured the constituency comfortably as the final count confirmed his win in this Assam assembly segment.

14:14 (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 on current trends, while Congress still needs 38 more to reach that threshold.

14:03 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP leads as counting progresses in Assam

In the Dhemaji constituency of Assam, counting is currently underway with the BJP holding the lead at this stage. The seat has drawn considerable attention through the day as figures have come in from various rounds. No result has been declared yet, and the final outcome for Dhemaji remains to be confirmed.

13:52 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly

In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 127 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 54 seats, still needing 64 more to reach the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 seats to get to 118. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:41 (IST), May, 04

Dhakuakhana Election Result 2026: BJP's Naba Kumar Doley leads by over 21,000 votes

In the Dhakuakhana constituency of Assam, BJP's Shri Naba Kumar Doley is currently leading with 43,723 votes, holding a margin of 21,775 over Congress candidate Ananda Narah, who has gathered 21,948 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Naba Kumar Doley. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

13:30 (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, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 24 constituencies. No seats have been declared yet, and the final shape of the Assam assembly will become clearer as more rounds are counted.

13:19 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu leads by 29,211 votes

In the Dhemaji constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu is currently leading with 77,509 votes, holding a margin of 29,211 over Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who has gathered 48,298 votes so far and is trailing in second place.

13:08 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 182 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 182 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 88 seats, still needing 60 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues across West Bengal.

12:57 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Result 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi leads by over 18,000 votes

In Sissiborgaon, Assam, BJP's Jiban Gogoi is currently leading the count with 48,157 votes, holding a margin of 18,225 over Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah, who has gathered 29,932 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and Gogoi, aged 51, continues to maintain a commanding position in this Assam constituency as the numbers come in.

12:46 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 76 Assam seats as 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 the party well past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats at this stage. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid, though BJP's current tally gives it a commanding position in the early count.

12:35 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu leads by 25,439 votes

In the Dhemaji constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu is currently leading with 59,227 votes, holding a margin of 25,439 over Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal, who has gathered 33,788 votes so far and is trailing in second place.

12:24 (IST), May, 04

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

In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 64 constituencies, leaving 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 20 seats across the state. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.

12:14 (IST), May, 04

Jonai Election Results 2026: BJP's Bhubon Pegu leads by over 19,000 votes

In Jonai, Assam, BJP candidate Bhubon Pegu is leading with 39,368 votes, holding a margin of 19,236 over Congress candidate Raju Kumar Medok, who has accumulated 20,132 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Bhuban Pegu. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.

12:03 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 66 seats as Assam counting stays in progress

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, and BJP holds leads in 66 constituencies, placing the party right at the majority mark of 64. Congress is currently leading in 29 seats. With no seats declared yet, the picture remains fluid. Other parties and independents together account for leads in the remaining seats as the count continues.

11:53 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: Congress candidate leads BJP incumbent in Assam

Counting is underway in the Dhemaji constituency of Assam, where Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal is currently leading over BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu. The sitting MLA from the Bharatiya Janata Party finds himself trailing at this stage of the count, with the result yet to be declared. Votes continue to be tallied as the contest between the two candidates remains in progress.

11:42 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 159 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 43 seats, still needing 75 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 25 seats, requiring 93 more seats to get to 118. No seats have been formally declared in the state so far.

11:32 (IST), May, 04

Dhakuakhana Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Ananda Narah leads as counting continues

In the Dhakuakhana constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Ananda Narah is currently leading with 7,818 votes, while BJP's Shri Naba Kumar Doley is trailing with 16,532 votes in the ongoing count. The seat is currently held by BJP's Naba Kumar Doley, 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.

11:21 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 63 seats, one short of majority in Assam

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, and the BJP holds leads in 63 constituencies, leaving the party just one seat short of the 64 needed for a majority. Congress is currently leading in 29 seats. With no results declared yet, the race remains open, though the BJP's tally places it on the edge of the majority mark at this stage of counting.

11:11 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Update: Congress Candidate Takes the Lead Amidst Ongoing Counting

As the vote count continues in Assam's Dhemaji constituency, Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal is currently ahead with 18,373 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Dr. Ranoj Pegu, who has secured 33,473 votes. The final outcome for this seat is still pending as the counting process progresses.

11:00 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu alliance tallies: SPA and NDA trail as leads pile up

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 136 seats, crossing the majority threshold in terms of current leads, though no seats have been formally declared yet. SPA is leading in 44 seats, still needing 74 more to reach the majority mark. NDA holds leads in 32 constituencies, trailing both tallies at this stage of counting.

10:49 (IST), May, 04

Sissiborgaon Election Results 2026: BJP's Jiban Gogoi leads by over 8,000 votes

In Sissiborgaon, Assam, BJP's Jiban Gogoi is currently leading the count with 18,034 votes, holding a margin of 8,308 over Dulal Chandra Boruah of Raijor Dal, who has accumulated 9,726 votes so far. Counting is still in progress, and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Assam but majority mark still seven seats away

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the BJP is currently leading in 57 constituencies. With the majority mark set at 64, the party needs seven more seats to cross that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for the remaining 23. No seats have been declared yet as the count continues.

10:39 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Results 2026: The declaration that ends counting day in Dhemaji

When the final count is completed and the result declared in Dhemaji, it will confirm which candidate has secured the most votes in the 2026 election. The winning candidate's name and vote margin will be confirmed as the definitive 2026 result for Dhemaji.

10:29 (IST), May, 04

Dhemaji Election Result: Congress candidate leads BJP incumbent in Assam

In the Dhemaji constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Congress candidate Sri Sailen Sonowal is currently leading the seat, ahead of the sitting BJP legislator Dr. Ranoj Pegu, who is trailing in the count. The contest in this Assam assembly segment continues to draw close attention as votes are tallied.

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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.
Dhemaji is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency in Assam, falling under the Lakhimpur Lok Sabha segment. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Ranoj Pegu (Bharatiya Janata Party), Sri Sailen Sonowal (Congress), Sri Narendra Kumar Paw (All India Trinamool Congress), Sri Lalit Pegu (Voters Party International), Smti. Lilimai Doley (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Sri Babul Sonowal (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Ranoj Pegu of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Dhemaji with a margin of 30,792 votes. The runner-up was Chittaranjan Basumatary of the AJP. round-by-round trends from Dhemaji 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.

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