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Kaliabor Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: Keshab Mahanta wins by 17, 890 votes

Keshab Mahanta (Asom Gana Parishad), Pradip Kumar Baruah (Raijor Dal), Jiten Gour (Independent), and Jyotiska Ranjan Goswami (Inde...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 09:45:49 IST

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09:45 (IST), May, 05

Kaliabor assembly election results 2026: AGP's Keshab Mahanta wins

Kaliabor is a general assembly seat located in the Nagaon district of Assam. Following the 2023 delimitation exercise, it is now designated is part of the Kaziranga Parliamentary constituency. It was previously under the Kaliabor Lok Sabha seat, which has since been redrawn.

In the 2026 Assembly elections, incumbent Keshab Mahanta of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), representing the NDA alliance, won with a margin of 17,890 votes against independent candidate Jiten Gour.Polling for this seat was held on April 9, 2026. Read more

19:02 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across four states with leads still consolidating in several seats. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat assembly, independent and smaller party candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still in progress, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, while NDA stands at 55. In West Bengal, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat house, with a tally of 179 including 11 won and 168 leads. TMC trails with a tally of 106, comprising 2 won 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, holding a tally of 18 with 13 seats already declared in its favour and 5 leads remaining. SPA has a tally of 5 in Puducherry. In Kerala, UDF is leading in enough seats to cross the majority mark of 71 in the 140-seat house, with a tally of 87 including 68 won and 19 leads. LDF trails with a tally of 36, comprising 30 won and 6 leads. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 seats in Kerala.

18:49 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads Assam count with a tally of 79 seats

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where 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 past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet. AGP has a tally of 8, while AIUDF stands at 2.

18:39 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with 17,791-vote margin

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 73,251 votes, holding a margin of 17,791 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 55,460 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta, who is looking to retain it as votes continue to be tallied.

18:29 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Results 2026: Counting underway in AGP-held seat

Counting is underway in Kaliabor, one of Assam's constituencies currently held by Asom Gana Parishad's Keshab Mahanta. The seat is being closely watched as votes are tallied and early trends begin to take shape. Results from Kaliabor will contribute to the broader picture emerging across Assam as the counting day progresses.

18:18 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold the highest tally in the state, with 10 seats won and leads in 105 more, bringing their combined count to 115, just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has won 7 seats and is leading in 53, for a tally of 60, while NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

18:07 (IST), May, 04

Nagaon-Batadraba Election Result 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah wins by over 61,000 votes

BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah wins the Nagaon-Batadraba seat in Assam with 113,958 votes, defeating Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who finished with 51,974 votes. The winning margin stands at 61,984 votes, a commanding gap that settled the contest decisively. Chamua, a 69-year-old Graduate Professional, could not hold ground against the 53-year-old Sarmah, who secured the constituency for the BJP.

17:56 (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 out in front with a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is placed second with a tally of 22 seats, all in the leading column. Other parties together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.

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17:45 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Incumbent AGP candidate leads in Assam seat

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AGP legislator Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 73,251 votes, holding a margin of 17,791 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 55,460 votes so far. Mahanta, 66, a postgraduate and a clean-record incumbent, continues to hold his ground as tallying progresses in this Assam seat.

17:34 (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 seats, with 5 won and 2 leads in hand.

17:23 (IST), May, 04

Raha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Utpal Bania leads as sitting BJP MLA trails

In the Raha constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Utpal Bania is currently leading with 75,644 votes. Sitting MLA Sashi Kanta Das, contesting on a BJP ticket, is trailing with 91,081 votes in the count so far. The seat is currently held by Congress's Sashi Kanta Das, who is not among the top candidates holding a lead at this stage of counting.

17:11 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads Assam with a tally of 79 seats, Congress at 22

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. Congress has declared wins still to come but is currently leading in 22 constituencies, placing its tally at 22. Others account for a combined tally of 25, with wins and leads spread across the remaining seats.

17:01 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads in Assam seat

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. Incumbent Keshab Mahanta of Asom Gana Parishad is currently leading with 67,340 votes, holding a margin of 15,589 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 51,751 votes and is trailing at this stage of the count.

16:50 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in West Bengal with a tally crossing majority mark

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 8 seats and is leading in 192 more, giving it a combined tally of 200. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, bringing its tally to 84, well short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 9 seats in West Bengal.

16:39 (IST), May, 04

Rupahihat Election Results 2026: Congress's Nurul Huda leads by over 48,000 votes

In the Rupahihat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Nurul Huda is leading with 94,701 votes, holding a margin of 48,201 over AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who has gathered 46,500 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway and a result is yet to be declared in this Assam seat.

16:28 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 67 Assam seats, tally touches 80 as counting continues

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 67 constituencies and has won 13, taking its tally to 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 leads in 25 seats and one seat won.

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16:17 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads with 16,196-vote margin

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet. Incumbent AGP candidate Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 64,246 votes, holding a margin of 16,196 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 48,050 votes so far. Mahanta, 66, is a postgraduate and carries no criminal record as per his declaration.

16:06 (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 sits at 16, the NDA has won 12 seats and is currently leading in 10 more, taking its tally to 22 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5, with 3 seats won and 2 leads in hand.

15:55 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Results 2026: Mehboob Muktar of Raijor Dal leads with a wide margin

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 98,760 votes, ahead of AIUDF's Matiur Rahman who has polled 39,606 votes. The margin between the two stands at 59,154 votes 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.

15:44 (IST), May, 04

BJP well past majority mark in Assam with tally of 81

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is leading in 75 seats and has won 6, giving it a tally of 81 and putting it comfortably past the majority threshold. Congress is leading in 20 seats with no wins confirmed yet, leaving it with a tally of 20. Other parties and independents together account for a tally of 25 seats at this stage.

15:33 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads in Assam seat

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AGP legislator Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 56,425 votes, holding a margin of 16,603 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 39,822 votes so far. Mahanta, 66, is a postgraduate with a clean record and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

15:23 (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 won 12 seats and is currently leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no active leads remaining.

15:11 (IST), May, 04

Raha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Utpal Bania leads as BJP's sitting MLA trails

In the Raha constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Utpal Bania is currently leading with 56,103 votes, holding a margin of 13,962 over BJP's Sashi Kanta Das, who has gathered 42,141 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Sashi Kanta Das, who is now trailing in second place as counting continues. Bania, aged 35, is contesting from the SC category in this closely watched Assam seat.

15:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 76 Assam seats, Congress trails at 25

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 76 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 79 seats. Congress is leading in 25 seats with no wins declared so far, leaving it well short of the halfway mark. BJP needs no further leads to cross the majority threshold if its current leads hold.

14:49 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads in Assam seat

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, incumbent Keshab Mahanta of Asom Gana Parishad is currently leading the count with 52,482 votes. Independent candidate Jiten Gour is trailing at 35,433 votes, leaving a margin of 17,049 between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared for this seat.

14:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 192 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 192 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 85 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats across the state. No seats have been formally declared yet as counting continues.

14:28 (IST), May, 04

Rupahihat Election Results 2026: Congress's Nurul Huda leads by 25,345 votes

In the Rupahihat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Nurul Huda is leading with 63,783 votes, holding a margin of 25,345 over All India United Democratic Front's Aminul Islam, who has accumulated 38,438 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still underway, and no result has been declared for this seat.

14:16 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 77 seats as Assam counting progresses

With counting underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 77 constituencies and has won 1, giving it a tally of 78 seats against the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 26 seats with a tally of 26, needing 38 more to reach the majority mark. BJP is well placed to cross the threshold if its current leads hold through the remaining rounds.

14:05 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Incumbent AGP's Keshab Mahanta holds the lead

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting AGP legislator Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 48,741 votes, holding a margin of 16,873 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 31,868 votes so far. Mahanta, 66, is a postgraduate with a clean record and is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds.

13:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 190 seats as West Bengal counting progresses

Across West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 190 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats. If these leads hold, the party would be well past the threshold needed to form a government. TMC, trailing in the count, is leading in 84 seats and would need a significant turnaround in the remaining rounds to challenge that position. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats at this stage of counting.

13:44 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Results 2026: Mehboob Muktar of Raijor Dal leads by over 33,000 votes

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 61,599 votes, holding a margin of 33,772 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 27,827 votes so far. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who does not appear among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

13:32 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 80 Assam seats, Congress trails at 23

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly constituencies, and the BJP holds leads in 80 seats so far, putting it well past the majority mark of 64 if those leads hold. Congress is currently leading in 23 seats, while other parties and groupings account for the remaining 23. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues across the state.

13:21 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Incumbent AGP candidate leads in Assam seat

Counting is under way in the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, where the sitting AGP legislator Keshab Mahanta is currently leading the race. Mahanta, 66, a postgraduate who has no criminal cases on record, has accumulated 40,322 votes so far, holding a margin of 14,125 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who stands at 26,197 votes. The result for this seat is yet to be declared.

13:10 (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 5 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 24. If those leads hold, NDA would comfortably cross the majority mark. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the union territory.

13:00 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Results 2026: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar leads with a 30,060-vote margin

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 48,220 votes, holding a margin of 30,060 votes over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 18,160 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.

12:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 76 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 76 constituencies, putting the party comfortably past 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 the remaining 24 seats where leads have been established. No results have been formally declared yet.

12:38 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Incumbent Keshab Mahanta leads in Assam seat

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, sitting MLA Keshab Mahanta of the Asom Gana Parishad is currently leading the count with 31,878 votes. Independent candidate Jiten Gour is trailing at 21,216 votes, leaving a margin of 10,662 votes between the two. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this Assam seat.

12:28 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads past majority mark in West Bengal as counting progresses

In West Bengal, where 294 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 148, BJP is currently leading in 181 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 89 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 6 seats in the state. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

12:16 (IST), May, 04

Rupahihat Election Results 2026: Congress's Nurul Huda leads by 11,286 votes

In the Rupahihat constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Nurul Huda is leading with 34,587 votes, holding a margin of 11,286 over AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who has gathered 23,301 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.

12:06 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, Congress trails at 30

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 66 constituencies, putting it just past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, needing 34 more to reach the majority mark. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, with no party having declared wins at this stage.

11:56 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads as counting continues in Assam

In Kaliabor, counting is under way with the incumbent AGP legislator Keshab Mahanta holding a lead over Independent candidate Jiten Gour. Mahanta, who has represented this Assam constituency, currently has 27,923 votes against Gour's 17,434, putting the margin between the two at 10,489 votes with the result yet to be declared.

11:44 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu election count: independent and smaller party candidates lead in 157 seats

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where the majority mark stands at 118 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 157 seats, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 45 seats, needing 73 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 yet as counting continues.

11:34 (IST), May, 04

Raha Election Results 2026: BJP's Sashi Kanta Das leads by 5,446 votes

In Raha, Assam, BJP candidate Sashi Kanta Das is currently leading with 16,598 votes, holding a margin of 5,446 over Congress candidate Utpal Bania, who has gathered 11,152 votes so far. Sashi Kanta Das, 54, is the sitting MLA for this constituency, currently holding the seat under the BJP banner. Counting is still in progress and the final result is yet to be declared.

11:24 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 constituencies, leaving it just one seat short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats. With no seats declared yet and results still coming in, the final picture in Assam remains open at this stage of counting.

11:14 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: Keshab Mahanta leads for AGP in Assam

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. The sitting MLA and AGP candidate Keshab Mahanta is currently leading with 20,236 votes, holding a margin of 8,840 over Independent candidate Jiten Gour, who has accumulated 11,396 votes so far. Mahanta, 66, is a postgraduate and carries no criminal record as per his declaration.

11:03 (IST), May, 04

NDA leads in Puducherry but majority still two seats away

In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, NDA is currently leading in 14 constituencies, leaving it just two seats short of the majority mark. SPA is trailing with a tally of 4 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.

10:53 (IST), May, 04

Barhampur Election Result 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads with a margin of 2754 votes

In Barhampur, Assam, the counting is still underway with BJP's sitting MLA Jitu Goswami holding a lead of 2,754 votes over Rajen Gohain of the Assam Jatiya Parishad. Goswami, who is currently holding the seat, has accumulated 5,324 votes so far against Gohain's 2,570. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jitu Goswami, and the incumbent continues to maintain a steady advantage as counting progresses.

10:43 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 59 Assam seats, five short of majority mark

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark sits at 64. BJP is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it five seats short of that threshold. Congress is leading in 30 seats, while other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining 22. No results have been declared yet as the counting continues across the state.

10:33 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result: AGP incumbent Keshab Mahanta leads counting

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, counting is still in progress with no result declared yet. AGP's Keshab Mahanta, the sitting legislator, is currently leading with 14,757 votes, holding a margin of 6,723 over Pradip Kumar Baruah of Raijor Dal, who has accumulated 8,034 votes so far. The 66-year-old postgraduate holds a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him.

10:22 (IST), May, 04

BJP Ahead in West Bengal as Vote Counting Continues

With 294 assembly seats up for grabs in West Bengal and 148 needed for a majority, the BJP is currently showing leads in 156 constituencies. This puts them in a position to cross the majority mark if these leads are maintained. The TMC is significantly behind, leading in 52 seats. Other parties and independent candidates are collectively leading in 1 seat. As vote counting progresses across the state, no seats have been officially declared yet.

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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.

Kaliabor is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Kaziranga Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 147,083 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 84.81% was recorded in the 2021 election. 4 candidates are contesting in 2026: Keshab Mahanta (Asom Gana Parishad), Pradip Kumar Baruah (Raijor Dal), Jiten Gour (Independent), and Jyotiska Ranjan Goswami (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Keshab Mahanta of the Asom Gana Parishad won Kaliabor with a margin of 28,720 votes. The runner-up was Prasanta Kumar Saikia of the Congress. Keshab Mahanta had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Kaliabor 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.