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Dhing Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar wins by over 71,494 votes

Matiur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Mukut Kumar Debnath (Bharatiya Janata Party), Zakir Islam (Revolutionary Commun...

The Times of India | May 05, 2026, 09:59:05 IST

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09:59 (IST), May, 05

Dhing assembly election results 2026: Mehboob Muktar of Raijor Dal wins

Dhing is a key Assembly constituency in Assam located in the Nagaon district and, following the 2023 delimitation falls under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.In the 2026 Assembly elections, Mehboob Muktar representing Raijor Dal won the polls with a margin of 71,494 votes against Matiur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) with Mukut Kumar Debnath of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the third position.In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the constituency had 2,31,325 registered voters, with 2,07,244 valid votes cast. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate Aminul Islam won the seat with 1,45,888 votes. Read more

19:02 (IST), May, 04

BJP, UDF lead in West Bengal and Kerala as counts progress

Across four state assemblies, counting is producing sharply different pictures at this stage. In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats are needed for a majority in the 234-seat house, independent and smaller-party candidates cumulatively lead in a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still in progress, leaving them just 3 seats short of the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 60, while NDA is at 55. In West Bengal, BJP has crossed the majority mark of 148 in the 294-seat assembly on the strength of its tally of 179, with 11 seats won and 168 leads in hand, and TMC trails with a tally of 106. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats in West Bengal. In Puducherry, NDA has won 13 of the 30 seats and leads in 5 more for a tally of 18, already past the majority mark of 16, with SPA at a tally of 5. In Kerala's 140-seat house, UDF has won 68 seats and leads in 19 more for a tally of 87, well past the majority mark of 71, while LDF holds a tally of 36.

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, placing it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has a tally of 22 seats, all from current leads. The remaining seats are shared among other parties still in the count.

18:38 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result 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 does not appear among the top candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

18:28 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Results 2026: BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath leads in Assam seat

Counting is underway in the Dhing constituency of Assam, where BJP candidate Mukut Kumar Debnath is currently leading the race. The seat is presently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The contest in Dhing remains active as votes continue to be tallied across the constituency.

18:17 (IST), May, 04

Raha Election Result 2026: Congress candidate Utpal Bania leads BJP's Sashi Kanta Das

In the Raha constituency of Assam, Congress candidate Utpal Bania is currently leading the count, with sitting MLA Sashi Kanta Das of the BJP trailing behind. Bania has accumulated 78,537 votes so far against Das's 97,991, putting the margin between the two at 19,454 votes. Das, the incumbent MLA for Raha, is contesting on a BJP ticket this time around. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.

18:06 (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, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, giving it a tally of 22. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage.

17:55 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Mehboob Muktar holds a commanding lead in Assam seat

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 polled 57,031 votes so far. Muktar, a 48-year-old graduate, is comfortably placed at the top as counting continues. Neither candidate in this contest holds incumbent status in the current tally.

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17:44 (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 leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, taking its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads in hand.

17:33 (IST), May, 04

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

BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah wins the seat in Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, polling 113,958 votes to seal a commanding victory. Congress candidate Durlav Chamua finished second with 51,974 votes, leaving a final margin of 61,984 votes between the two. Sarmah, 53, holds a graduate-level education and enters the assembly with a clean record heading into his term.

17:22 (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. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, including 7 declared wins.

17:11 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Raijor Dal leads as counting continues in Assam

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, counting is still underway with Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar currently holding the lead. The sitting seat, previously held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, is seeing a closely watched contest. No result has been declared yet as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam segment.

17:00 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal

In West Bengal, where 148 seats are needed for a majority in the 294-seat assembly, BJP is leading in enough seats to cross that mark if the current trends hold. The party has won 9 seats outright and is leading in 178 more, giving it a tally of 187. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 95, bringing its tally to 96, which leaves it 52 seats short of the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 10 seats.

16:49 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a margin of 15,589 votes

In Kaliabor, Assam, AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently 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 trailing in second place. Mahanta, who currently holds the seat, is maintaining a steady advantage as counting continues in this Assam constituency.

16:38 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in Assam with tally of 79, Congress at 21

Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 63 seats and has won 16, giving it a tally of 79 and placing it well within striking distance of a majority. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats so far and holds leads in 21 constituencies, putting its tally at 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage of counting.

16:27 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Mehboob Muktar holds a commanding lead in Dhing

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, no candidate in the provided list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the constituency picture as it stands. Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is currently leading with 104,254 votes, holding a margin of 59,435 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has polled 44,819 votes so far. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.

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16:16 (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 formally won 4 seats and is leading in 194 more, giving it a tally of 198. TMC has won 1 seat and is leading in 83, bringing its tally to 84. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 3 seats.

16:05 (IST), May, 04

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

In Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 113,958 votes, building a margin of 61,984 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has accumulated 51,974 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and Sarmah's lead remains substantial as the tallying progresses.

15:54 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 72 Assam seats, well past majority mark

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 72 seats and has won 8, giving it a tally of 80, which places it well above the threshold. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins declared so far, leaving it 45 seats short of a majority. Other parties together account for a tally of 27 seats at this stage.

15:43 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Raijor Dal leads as counting continues in Assam

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is currently leading the count with 98,760 votes, holding a margin of 59,154 over AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 39,606 votes so far. Muktar, a 48-year-old graduate, is ahead as counting progresses in this seat, where the sitting legislator Aminul Islam of AIUDF is not among the candidates in the current tally.

15:32 (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 built a commanding position in the counting so far. The alliance has won 12 seats and is leading in 11 more, taking its tally to 23, which is already past the majority threshold. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, giving it a tally of 3. Independent candidates and those from other parties have collectively won 3 seats, with no further leads at this stage.

15:21 (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 1,01,338 votes, building a margin of 57,172 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has so far polled 44,166 votes and is trailing in the count. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared for this constituency yet.

15:10 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 77 Assam seats, Congress trails at 24

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 80 seats, with leads in 77 constituencies and 3 already declared in its favour, putting the party well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress is trailing with a tally of 24 seats. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.

14:59 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Raijor Dal leads as counting continues in Assam

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, no candidate in the current candidate list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader constituency picture. Mukut Kumar Debnath of BJP holds the lead at the constituency level, while Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar, 48, is leading with 69,574 votes against AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 31,741 votes, putting the margin between the two at 37,833 votes. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared.

14:48 (IST), May, 04

BJP leading 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 these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 194, well past the majority mark. TMC is trailing with a tally of 83 seats, still needing 65 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats in the state.

14:37 (IST), May, 04

Barhampur Election Result 2026: BJP's Jitu Goswami leads with 8,556-vote margin

In Barhampur, Assam, the sitting BJP MLA Jitu Goswami is currently leading the count with 35,315 votes, holding a margin of 8,556 over AJTP's Rajen Gohain, who has accumulated 26,759 votes and is trailing at this stage. The seat is currently held by BJP's Jitu Goswami, who is seeking to retain it as counting continues in this Assam constituency.

14:27 (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 has won 3 seats and is currently leading in 75, giving it a tally of 78 and putting it well past the halfway threshold if those leads hold. Congress has won no seats so far and is leading in 26 constituencies. Others account for a combined tally of 22 seats at this stage of counting.

14:15 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: No high-profile candidate leading in Dhing, Assam

Counting is underway in the Dhing constituency of Assam, where no candidate with a prominent public profile features among those currently in contention. Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar holds the lead with 69,574 votes, while AIUDF's Matiur Rahman is trailing at 31,741 votes, leaving a margin of 37,833 votes between the two. Results are yet to be declared for this seat.

14:04 (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, NDA has won 10 seats and is currently leading in 13 more, giving it a tally of 23 seats. That tally crosses the majority mark, and if those leads hold, NDA would be on course to form the government. 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 3 seats in the union territory.

13:53 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta holds lead with 16,110-vote margin

In the Kaliabor constituency of Assam, the seat currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta sees the sitting legislator himself out in front at this stage of counting. Mahanta, contesting on an Asom Gana Parishad ticket, has accumulated 45,219 votes so far, while Independent candidate Jiten Gour trails with 29,109 votes, leaving a margin of 16,110 between the two.

13:42 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 79 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 79 constituencies, putting it comfortably past that threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 25 seats, while others account for the remaining 22. No seats have been formally declared yet as the count continues across the state.

13:31 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Mukut Kumar Debnath in the lead as counting unfolds

In Assam's Dhing constituency, BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath is currently ahead as the vote counting continues. Looking at the candidates in this particular seat, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar, a 48-year-old graduate, is leading with 53,169 votes. AIUDF's Matiur Rahman is trailing with 24,368 votes, creating a gap of 28,801 votes between them. The final result for Dhing has not yet been announced.

13:20 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu tally crosses majority mark as counting progresses

In Tamil Nadu, where 234 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 121 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority threshold though no seats have been declared yet. NDA is trailing with a tally of 60 seats, still needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. SPA holds a tally of 46 seats, requiring 72 more seats if those leads are to translate into a majority position.

13:09 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Results 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a margin of 13,142 votes

In Kaliabor, Assam, the AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading the count with 36,566 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 23,424 votes so far. The gap between the two stands at 13,142 votes, with counting still in progress.

12:58 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses

With counting underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 78 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 24 seats, while others account for the remaining leads. No results have been formally declared yet, but if the current trends hold, BJP would be on course for a comfortable majority in the state.

12:47 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Mukut Kumar Debnath leads for BJP

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath holds the lead at this stage, while the sitting MLA Aminul Islam of AIUDF is the incumbent whose seat is under contest. The Raijor Dal candidate Mehboob Muktar is currently leading in the candidate count with 42,807 votes against AIUDF's Matiur Rahman, who has gathered 12,842 votes so far.

12:36 (IST), May, 04

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

Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 122 seats, which takes that combined tally past the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 57 seats, trailing well behind the majority mark with 61 more seats needed. SPA is leading in 48 constituencies, requiring 70 more seats to reach the majority mark. No alliance has won a seat outright at this stage of counting.

12:26 (IST), May, 04

Nagaon-Batadraba Election Results 2026: BJP's Rupak Sarmah leads by over 32,000 votes

In Nagaon-Batadraba, Assam, BJP's Rupak Sarmah is currently leading with 58,986 votes, building a margin of 32,283 over Congress candidate Durlav Chamua, who has accumulated 26,703 votes so far. Counting is still underway in this constituency, and Sarmah's lead remains substantial as the numbers continue to come in.

12:15 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, Congress trails at 32

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 two seats past that threshold on current trends, though no seats have been declared yet. Congress is leading in 32 seats. Others account for leads in the remaining 21 constituencies as the count continues to progress.

12:04 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Mukut Kumar Debnath Ahead as Counting Continues

In Assam's Dhing constituency, BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath is currently in the lead as vote counting is ongoing. Looking at the candidates in this particular seat, Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar, who is 48 and a graduate, is ahead with 35,248 votes. AIUDF's Matiur Rahman is trailing with 9,093 votes, creating a gap of 26,155 votes between them. The final result for this Assam seat has not yet been announced.

11:54 (IST), May, 04

UDF leads in Kerala but majority still six seats away

In Kerala, where 71 seats are needed for a majority in the 140-seat assembly, the UDF is currently leading in 65 constituencies, leaving it just six seats short of that mark. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold yet, and counting continues across the state.

11:43 (IST), May, 04

Kaliabor Election Result 2026: Keshab Mahanta leads with a margin of over 10,000 votes

In Kaliabor, Assam, the AGP's Keshab Mahanta is currently leading the count with 27,923 votes, holding a margin of 10,489 over the nearest rival. Independent candidate Jiten Gour is trailing at 17,434 votes. The seat is currently held by AGP's Keshab Mahanta, who is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this Assam constituency.

11:33 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 65 Assam seats, crosses majority mark in early trends

Counting is underway across all 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is currently leading in 65 seats, putting it just past that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is trailing at 29 seats. Others account for the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.

11:22 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath leads in Assam seat

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, counting is still under way with Mukut Kumar Debnath of the Bharatiya Janata Party holding the lead at this stage. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is the sitting legislator here. No result has been declared yet as votes continue to be tallied.

11:12 (IST), May, 04

Tamil Nadu Alliances: Leads Surpass Majority Mark

In Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly constituencies, where 118 seats are needed for a majority, candidates from various parties and independents are currently leading in a combined 174 constituencies. This total has already surpassed the majority threshold, assuming these leads are maintained. The SPA is presently leading in 27 seats, still needing 91 more to reach the majority. The NDA is leading in 26 seats, requiring 92 more to achieve the majority. At this point in the counting, no alliance has officially secured a victory in any seat.

11:01 (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 Sarmah's lead remains substantial at this stage of the tally.

10:51 (IST), May, 04

BJP leads in 61 Assam seats, three 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 61 constituencies, leaving the party just three seats away from that threshold. Congress is leading in 31 seats at this stage. The NDA alliance holds leads in 77 seats in total, while the CONG+ combine is ahead in 31 seats across the state.

10:41 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result: Counting underway in Assam seat

In the Dhing constituency of Assam, counting is currently underway with BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath holding the lead at this stage. The sitting seat belongs to AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the candidates reflected in the current count. Results for Dhing are yet to be declared as tallying continues across the constituency.

10:31 (IST), May, 04

Dhing Election Result 2026: BJP's Mukut Kumar Debnath leads in Assam seat

Counting is underway in the Dhing constituency of Assam, where BJP candidate Mukut Kumar Debnath is currently leading. Raijor Dal's Mehboob Muktar is trailing in the contest. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Aminul Islam, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. The result for Dhing is yet to be declared.

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 the majority mark stands at 71, the UDF is currently leading in 59 constituencies, leaving it 12 seats short of a majority if these leads hold. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 41 seats and would need 30 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 15 seats across the state. No alliance has crossed the majority threshold at this stage of counting.

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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.

Dhing is a General constituency in Assam. The constituency has 231,325 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 89.59% was recorded in the 2021 election. 6 candidates are contesting in 2026: Matiur Rahman (All India United Democratic Front), Mukut Kumar Debnath (Bharatiya Janata Party), Zakir Islam (Revolutionary Communist Party of India (Rasik Bhatt)), Mehboob Muktar (Raijor Dal), Hirak Jyoti Bora (Republican Party of India (Athawale)), and Chita Ranjan Nath (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Aminul Islam of the All India United Democratic Front won Dhing with a margin of 102,967 votes. The runner-up was Mehboob Muktar of the Independent. Aminul Islam had also won in 2016, recording consecutive victories. round-by-round trends from Dhing 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.