Chabua–Lahowal constituency assembly elections 2026: BJP’s Binod Hazarika won against Congress's Pranjal Ghatowar

NEW DELHI: Binod Hazarika of the BJP emerged victorious in the election, securing a total of 89202 votes. He defeated Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar by a decisive margin of 50914 votes.BJP’s Binod Hazarika and Congress candidate Pranjal Ghatowar are facing off in the Biswanath constituency of Assam, a contest that forms part of the larger electoral battle in the state.Exit poll projections from multiple agencies indicate that the BJP-led alliance is likely to secure a comfortable majority, suggesting a continuation of the current government. If these projections are realised, Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to retain his position as chief minister.Voting for all 126 constituencies took place on April 9, with turnout surpassing 85 per cent, marking a significant level of voter participation.This engagement was seen across both rural and urban areas, highlighting the active involvement of voters throughout Assam.Chabua-Lahowal is a rural assembly constituency in Assam's Dibrugarh district, part of the Dibrugarh Lok Sabha area, known for its tea gardens and diverse communities. Binod Hazarika of the BJP holds the seat, having won in the 2021 Assam assembly elections.He secured 59,295 votes (48-49per cent share), defeating INC's Manoj Dhanowar (42,047 votes, 34-35per cent) by 17,248 votes. The area faces challenges like flooding from the Brahmaputra River, unemployment in tea estates, and infrastructure deficits in rural connectivity.Demands for better irrigation, healthcare access, and youth employment persist amid its agricultural economy. Political shifts from INC dominance to BJP reflect anti-incumbency and development aspirations.