Sipajhar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi beats Congress' Binanda Kumar Saikia
THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 05, 2026, 10:21:21 IST
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Sipajhar Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Highlights: BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi beats Congress' Binanda Kumar Saikia

Paramananda Rajbongshi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Binanda Kumar Saikia (Congress), Mun Kumar Deka (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Harjyoti Buddha (Independent) — 4 candidates contesting from Sipajhar in Assam's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Sipajhar is a General constituency under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment, with 182,761 voters on its electoral rolls. In 2021, Paramananda Rajbongshi of the Bharatiya Janata Party won by a margin of 7,134 votes. The 2016 winner was Binanda Kumar Saikia of the BJP. The 2021 turnout was 83.58%. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Sipajhar in 2026.
10:21 (IST) May 05
Sipajhar assembly election results 2026: BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi beats Congress' Binanda Kumar Saikia

In Assam's Sipajhar, BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi beats Congress's Binanda Kumar Saikia by 25,245 votes to win the state 2026 assembly elections.Sipajhar is an assembly constituency (No. 66) in Assam's Darrang district, part of the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. This rural general category seat covers areas around Sipajhar town, known for its agrarian economy and central Assam location.BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi won in 2021 with 74,739 votes (50.33per cent share) and a margin of 7,134 over INC's Kuldip Barua (67,605 votes).BJP's Binanda Kumar Saikia (ex-INC) secured 2016 with 65,487 votes.

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19:01 (IST) May 04
Alliance standings across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Kerala
Counting is underway across four states and results are taking shape at varying paces. 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, with 10 seats won and 105 leads, falling just 3 short of the majority mark. SPA has a tally of 60, with 7 won and 53 leading, while NDA is at 55, all from 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 seats. 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 built on 13 won and 5 leading seats. SPA stands at a tally of 5 in Puducherry, 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 assembly, holding a tally of 87 with 68 won and 19 leading. LDF has a tally of 36, with 30 won and 6 leading, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively hold a tally of 17 in Kerala.
18:48 (IST) May 04
BJP holds strong tally lead as Assam counting continues
With counting still under way across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP holds a tally of 79, having won 22 and leading in 57 more. The majority mark stands at 64, and the party is currently on course to cross it if these leads hold. Congress has a tally of 22, all in leads, while other parties together account for 25 seats between wins and leads.
18:37 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: Rajbongshi holds lead as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the count with 99,720 votes, a seat he currently holds. Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia is trailing with 74,475 votes, leaving a margin of 25,245 votes between the two. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
18:27 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results 2026: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In the Sipajhar constituency of Assam, sitting BJP MLA Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the count. Rajbongshi, who currently holds the seat for the Bharatiya Janata Party, is showing early strength as votes are tallied. The seat, currently held by BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi, remains one to watch as the final numbers come in from this Assam constituency.
18:16 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in Assam with a tally of 79 seats
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP holds a tally of 79 seats, having won 22 and leading in 57 more, putting it well past the majority threshold if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins confirmed yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats, with 7 declared and 18 leads still in play.
18:05 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting progresses
In Sipajhar, one of Assam's closely watched assembly segments, the incumbent BJP representative Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading as vote counting continues. Rajbongshi, who holds a Doctorate and has no criminal cases on record, is seeking to retain the seat he currently holds. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
17:54 (IST) May 04
NDA crosses majority mark in Puducherry with tally of 18
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 13 seats and is leading in 5 more, giving it a tally of 18. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, for a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 7, with 5 seats won and 2 leads.
17:42 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by over 23,000 votes
In Mangaldai, Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 1,00,078 votes, holding a margin of 23,936 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 76,142 votes so far. Counting is still underway, and Nilima Devi, a 61-year-old graduate, continues to hold a commanding position in the constituency as the numbers come in.
17:32 (IST) May 04
BJP well past majority mark in Assam as counting continues
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the majority mark stands at 64, and BJP is comfortably past it with a tally of 79 seats — 22 declared wins and leads in 57 more. Congress is trailing at a tally of 22, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. Others account for a combined tally of 25 seats at this stage of counting.
17:21 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP incumbent leads Congress by 25,245 votes
In Sipajhar, Assam, counting is still under way with the incumbent BJP candidate Paramananda Rajbongshi holding a commanding lead. The 67-year-old doctorate holder has accumulated 99,720 votes so far, putting him 25,245 votes ahead of Congress challenger Binanda Kumar Saikia, who stands at 74,475 votes. The result is yet to be declared.
17:09 (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 6 more, taking its tally to 19 — enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. The SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 3, giving it a tally of 5. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 6, with 5 seats won and 1 in hand.
16:59 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman holds the seat
The result is in from Dalgaon in Assam. AIUDF candidate Mazibur Rahman wins the seat, polling 147,555 votes to defeat Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who finished with 118,675 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,880 votes. The seat was currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, and he has now successfully defended it, continuing his tenure as the MLA for this constituency.
16:48 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 Assam seats, Congress trailing far behind
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP has won 18 seats and is currently leading in 61, giving it a tally of 79 and placing it well above the halfway threshold. Congress has declared wins in none of the seats so far and holds leads in 21 constituencies, leaving it with a tally of 21. Others account for a combined tally of 26 seats at this stage.
16:37 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads in Assam seat
Counting is underway in Sipajhar, one of Assam's keenly watched assembly constituencies, and the BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the race. Rajbongshi, who holds the sitting MLA position from this seat, is ahead of the Congress challenger Binanda Kumar Saikia by a margin of 31,410 votes, with the result yet to be declared.
16:26 (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 currently leading in 10 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats — 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 and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats, with 4 won and 1 in hand.
16:15 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman holds the seat
The result is in from Dalgaon in Assam. AIUDF candidate Mazibur Rahman wins the seat, polling 147,555 votes to defeat Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who finished with 118,675 votes. The margin between the two stands at 28,880 votes. The seat was currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, and he has now successfully defended it, returning to the assembly for another term.
16:04 (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, giving it a tally of 80 seats. Congress is leading in 19 seats with no wins confirmed yet, placing its tally at 19. Other parties together account for a tally of 27 seats, with 1 win and 25 leads between them.
15:53 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, the counting is still under way with no result declared yet. BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi, the sitting legislator from this constituency, is currently leading with 87,858 votes. Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia is trailing at 59,822 votes, leaving a margin of 28,036 votes between the two at this stage of the count.
15:42 (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 combined won and leading figures that take its tally to 23 seats, which is enough to cross the majority mark if those leads hold. Of that tally, 12 seats are declared wins while the alliance is currently leading in 11 more. The SPA has a tally of 3 seats, with 2 declared and 1 lead. Independent candidates and those from other parties have won 3 seats in the union territory.
15:31 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Results 2026: Mazibur Rahman leads with a margin of 28,846 votes
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, sitting AIUDF MLA Mazibur Rahman is currently leading the count with 147,269 votes. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, who is holding off Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who has accumulated 118,423 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 28,846 votes, with counting still in progress.
15:20 (IST) May 04
BJP holds commanding lead in Assam with 81-seat tally
Counting is underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64. BJP is leading in 78 constituencies and has won 3, giving it a tally of 81 seats and placing it well past the halfway threshold. Congress is leading in 22 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 42 seats short of a majority. Others account for a combined tally of 23 seats at this stage of counting.
15:09 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, the counting is still under way and BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi currently holds the lead. The sitting legislator, who holds a Doctorate, is ahead of Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia by a margin of 23,143 votes, with Rajbongshi on 60,064 votes against Saikia's 36,921. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
14:58 (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 is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The alliance has won 12 seats outright and is leading in 11 more, giving it a tally of 23. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, for a tally of 3. Candidates from other parties or independents cumulatively account for a tally of 3, with 1 seat won and 2 leads.
14:47 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by over 27,000 votes
In Mangaldai, Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi holds a commanding lead with 75,899 votes, pulling ahead of Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar who has gathered 48,113 votes so far. The margin between the two stands at 27,786 votes as counting continues. Talukdar, aged 46, is trailing at this stage with results yet to be declared for the constituency.
14:36 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 75 Assam seats, Congress trails at 26
Counting in Assam's 126-seat assembly is well underway, with BJP holding leads in 75 constituencies and having won 3 outright, giving it a tally of 78 seats. The majority mark stands at 64, and BJP is currently on course to cross it if these leads hold. Congress is leading in 26 seats with no wins declared yet, leaving it 38 seats short of a majority.
14:25 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, counting is still under way with BJP's Paramananda Rajbongshi holding the lead. The sitting MLA, who holds a Doctorate and carries no criminal record, has accumulated 60,064 votes so far, placing him 23,143 votes ahead of Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who stands at 36,921 votes. The result for this constituency is yet to be declared.
14:14 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross Kerala majority mark
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 threshold 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 while leading in 35. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 18 seats across the state.
14:03 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by over 27,000 votes
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 75,899 votes, holding a margin of 27,786 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has gathered 48,113 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Nilima Devi, a 61-year-old graduate, is ahead by a comfortable distance as votes continue to be tallied in this Assam seat.
13:52 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 79 Assam seats, majority mark at 64
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, and BJP holds leads in 79 constituencies so far, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64 if those leads hold. Congress is trailing at 26 seats, needing 38 more to reach the halfway threshold. The remaining seats are being contested by others, with 21 leads spread outside the two main parties.
13:41 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, the counting is still under way and the incumbent is holding his ground. Paramananda Rajbongshi of BJP is currently leading the constituency, with Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia trailing behind by 20,391 votes. Rajbongshi, who holds a doctorate and has no criminal cases on record, has accumulated 54,859 votes against Saikia's 34,468 as the tally continues to build.
13:30 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in West Bengal
Across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 are needed for a majority, BJP is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if the current leads hold. The party's tally stands at 187 seats, well past the majority mark. TMC, which is trailing in this count, currently has a tally of 86 seats and would need 62 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 5 seats.
13:19 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by 17,101 votes
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is leading with 61,819 votes, holding a margin of 17,101 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 44,718 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still under way, and the final result for this seat is yet to be declared.
13:08 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 78 seats as Assam counting progresses
With counting still underway across Assam's 126 assembly seats, BJP is leading in 78 constituencies, putting the party well past the majority mark of 64. Congress is leading in 24 seats at this stage. The remaining leads are split among others. No results have been formally declared yet, but if the current trends hold, BJP is on course for a comfortable majority in the state.
12:57 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads as counting continues
In Sipajhar, Assam, the incumbent BJP legislator Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the count with 43,574 votes, holding a margin of 20,793 over Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who has gathered 22,781 votes so far. Rajbongshi, 67, holds a doctorate and has no criminal cases on record. Results for the seat are yet to be declared.
12:46 (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 on course to form the government. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33 seats, while candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 19 seats across the state.
12:35 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Result 2026: Mazibur Rahman holds the lead in Assam seat
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, sitting AIUDF MLA Mazibur Rahman is currently leading the count with 66,679 votes. Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque is trailing with 56,723 votes, leaving Rahman ahead by a margin of 9,956 votes. The seat is currently held by AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman, who is looking to retain his position as counting continues.
12:24 (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 the remaining leads. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift as more rounds are counted across the state.
12:13 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP leads as counting continues in Assam
In Sipajhar, counting is still under way with BJP holding the lead in this Assam constituency. Paramananda Rajbongshi, the sitting legislator representing the BJP, is currently ahead with 38,077 votes, while Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia is trailing at 20,013 votes. The margin between the two stands at 18,064 votes as the final picture in Sipajhar continues to take shape.
12:03 (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 these leads hold. The party's tally stands at 171 seats, all of them leads with no seats declared yet. TMC is trailing with a tally of 94 seats, still needing 54 more to reach the majority mark. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 8 seats across the state.
11:53 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by 11,365 votes
In the Mangaldai constituency of Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 39,635 votes, holding an 11,365-vote margin over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who has accumulated 28,270 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Nilima Devi, a 61-year-old graduate, is ahead as tallying continues in this seat.
11:42 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 66 Assam seats, majority mark within reach
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 that threshold if the leads hold. Congress is leading in 28 seats. Other parties and independents account for leads in the remaining seats. No seats have been declared yet as counting continues across the state.
11:31 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads counting in Assam seat
In Sipajhar, counting is under way and the BJP holds the lead at this stage. Incumbent Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently ahead with 26,456 votes, while Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia is trailing on 15,567 votes, leaving a margin of 10,889 between the two. Rajbongshi, 67, holds a Doctorate and has a clean record with no criminal cases registered against him. Results for the Assam constituency are yet to be declared.
11:21 (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 seats are needed for a majority. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 174 seats, a tally that has already crossed the majority mark, though no seats have been formally declared yet. NDA is leading in 28 constituencies, while SPA holds leads in 25 seats, with both alliances still well short of the 118-seat threshold at this stage of counting.
11:10 (IST) May 04
Dalgaon Election Results 2026: Mazibur Rahman holds lead for AIUDF
In the Dalgaon constituency of Assam, AIUDF's Mazibur Rahman is currently leading the count with 37,855 votes. The sitting MLA is holding his ground ahead of Independent candidate Md Aynul Hoque, who has accumulated 29,870 votes so far. Rahman's current margin stands at 7,985 votes, with counting still under way in this Assam seat.
11:00 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 61 seats as Assam counting progresses
In Assam's 126-seat assembly, the BJP is currently leading in 61 constituencies, leaving it 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 across the remaining seats. No results have been declared yet, and the picture will become clearer as counting advances across the state.
10:49 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Result: BJP's Rajbongshi leads counting in Assam
In Sipajhar, counting is under way and the sitting BJP legislator Paramananda Rajbongshi is currently leading the contest. The 67-year-old doctorate holder has accumulated 11,207 votes so far, putting him 5,679 votes ahead of Congress candidate Binanda Kumar Saikia, who stands at 5,528 votes. Results for the Assam constituency are yet to be declared.
10:48 (IST) May 04
Sipajhar Election Results: How Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) is positioned in Sipajhar
The Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST) has fielded Mun Kumar Deka in Sipajhar. As votes cast are now being counted, the final result will show how the party has performed in this constituency.
10:39 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 155 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 155 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is trailing with a tally of 90 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 2 seats in the state. No seats have been formally declared so far, with counting still in progress across the state.
10:28 (IST) May 04
Mangaldai Election Results 2026: BJP's Nilima Devi leads by 5,623 votes
In Mangaldai, Assam, BJP's Nilima Devi is currently leading with 17,883 votes, holding a margin of 5,623 over Congress candidate Rijumoni Talukdar, who is trailing with 12,260 votes. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this constituency.
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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.
Sipajhar is a General constituency in Assam, falling under the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha segment. The constituency has 182,761 voters on its electoral rolls. A turnout of 83.58% was recorded in the 2021 election. Paramananda Rajbongshi (Bharatiya Janata Party), Binanda Kumar Saikia (Congress), Mun Kumar Deka (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), and Harjyoti Buddha (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, Paramananda Rajbongshi of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Sipajhar with a margin of 7,134 votes. The runner-up was Kuldip Barua of the Congress. In 2016, Binanda Kumar Saikia of the BJP had won the seat. round-by-round trends from Sipajhar 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.