Assam election results 2026: BJP takes decisive lead; Gaurav Gogoi loses
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The BJP-led alliance has taken a decisive lead in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with trends showing the party comfortably crossing the halfway mark.
Several high-profile opposition leaders are facing tough contests or setbacks. Take a look:
Gaurav Gogoi: Defeat in Jorhat
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi contested from Jorhat, however he has lost the seat to BJP candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami, who secured victory by a margin of over 23,000 votes.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Leading in Jalukbari
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a comfortable lead in Jalukbari, a seat he has held for several terms. At 2 pm, he was leading by a margin of over 41,000 votes against Congress candidate Bidisha Neog.
Akhil Gogoi: Facing a tight contest in Sibsagar
Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi is contesting from Sibsagar and is currently leading by a margin of around 6,000 votes against BJP’s Kushal Dowari.
Badruddin Ajmal: Holding ground in Binnakandi
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who is contesting from Binnakandi, was ahead by a margin of roughly 17,000 votes at 2 pm, indicating that the party continues to retain its influence on the seat.
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He said the counting is going fine and no violence has been reported in the state.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidates and counting agents to stay inside counting centres as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a major lead in the Assembly election results on Monday.
In a video message, Mamata claimed the TMC was leading in at least 100 seats more than what the Election Commission trends show.
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It had reported a net profit of Rs 504.45 crore in the same period a year ago, the company said in an exchange filing.
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Counting of votes for Tamil Nadu’s 234 Assembly seats began at 8 am on Monday. The closely watched three-cornered contest that could reshape the state’s political landscape.
The battle is between the ruling MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance, the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) combine backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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