Assam, Jorhat Election Results Highlights: Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat; BOPF’s Charan Boro wins Mozbat seat

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia emphasised the party's commitment to develop the state while focusing on good governance over the next five years. This comes as the BJP heads for a victory in the Assembly elections, as per the election trends shown by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Saikia also highlighted the party's responsibility to serve the people in Assam under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"Our responsibility has increased. To serve the people of Assam, in the next 5 years, we will work towards development. The sensibility that the PM has for Assam is unique. Under Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has developed greatly. That is why people have once again voted for the BJP. We will try to provide them with good governance."

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for their overwhelming support in the Assembly polls.

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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika has won the Jagiroad Assembly seat, defeating Bubul Das of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 93,584 votes, according to Election Commission data. He secured 1,55,129 votes against Das’s 61,545.

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader has now won from Jagiroad for three consecutive terms, becoming an MLA for the fourth time overall.

Hazarika began his electoral journey in 2011 with a win from Raha, followed by successive victories from Jagiroad in 2016, 2021 and now 2026.

The loss of Gaurav Gogoi is seen as a significant setback for the Congress, especially given his prominence as a key face of the party in Assam. The defeat reflects the broader struggles of the party in regaining its foothold in the state.

Hitendra Nath Goswami secured 69,439 votes, defeating Gaurav Gogoi by a margin of 23,182 votes. The large gap underscores the BJP’s dominance and the Congress leader’s inability to bridge the difference in the final rounds of counting.

In a major upset, BJP candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami defeated Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in the Jorhat Assembly constituency. The victory marks a significant moment in the 2026 Assam elections, highlighting BJP’s strong performance in Upper Assam.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has lost the Jorhat seat, with Hitendra Nath Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party defeating him by a margin of 23,182 votes.

A three-time Lok Sabha MP—twice from Kaliabor and once from Jorhat—Gogoi was the chief ministerial face of the Congress-led six-party opposition alliance.

The ruling BJP also registered victories in Dhemaji and Sissibargaon constituencies, further strengthening its position.

The NDA has secured its first win in Assam, with Charan Boro of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) winning the Mozbat seat.

Boro defeated Priti Rekha Barla of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha by a margin of 55,546 votes. Narayan Adhikar of the Indian National Congress finished third, according to Election Commission data.

The Congress has deployed observers across the state to monitor the counting process. These teams are tasked with reporting any irregularities and ensuring that the election process remains fair and transparent.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence in the NDA’s victory, stating that the alliance is likely to form the government again. He also indicated expectations of reaching close to 100 seats with allies.

Pradyut Bordoloi, a former Congress MP who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party just ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, is leading in the crucial Dispur constituency, according to Election Commission data.

A Congressman for over five decades, Bordoloi switched to the BJP in mid-March, less than a month before the April 9 polls.

Independent candidate Jayanta Kumar Das is currently placed third in the contest, as per PTI inputs.

Other parties like Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), JMM, and AIUDF are leading in one seat each. Their limited presence highlights the bipolar nature of the contest, primarily dominated by the NDA and Congress-led opposition.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appears poised for another term as the NDA maintains a strong lead. His leadership has been a key factor in the BJP’s campaign strategy and electoral performance.

The Congress is currently trailing, leading in around 21 seats as per early data. Despite hopes of a comeback, the party faces a challenging situation as the gap between it and the NDA widens in initial counting rounds.

NDA allies are also contributing significantly to the tally. The Bodoland People’s Front is ahead in 9 seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad leads in 7. Their combined performance is reinforcing the alliance’s overall dominance in early trends.

The NDA has crossed the crucial halfway mark of 64 seats, leading in 87 constituencies. This early momentum places the alliance in a strong position to secure another term, with trends suggesting a comfortable lead over opposition parties.

The BJP is leading in 71 seats, emerging as the dominant force within the NDA alliance.

Bhupen Kumar Borah of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in the Bihpuria Assembly seat, ahead of Narayan Bhuyan of the Indian National Congress, according to early trends.

Borah, a former Congress leader, joined the BJP ahead of the polls, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership in Assam.

Early trends from the 2026 Assam Assembly election counting show the BJP-led NDA taking a strong lead. As per initial Election Commission data, the alliance has surged ahead in a majority of constituencies, indicating a clear advantage in the race to form the next government.

According to data from the Election Commission, Pradyut Bordoloi of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in the Dispur Assembly seat. Bordoloi had resigned from the Indian National Congress ahead of the elections and later joined the BJP, which fielded him from this key constituency.

In Dispur, he is up against independent candidate Jayanta Kumar Das and Congress nominee Mira Borthakur Goswami.

Dispur is one of the 10 Assembly segments that fall under the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, making it a politically significant seat in the state.

Responding to early trends, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said the party will closely monitor the counting process across the state, adding that “this is just the beginning” and every vote in each round will be watched carefully.

Gogoi, who is contesting from Jorhat, is currently trailing, with Hitendra Nath Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in the constituency, according to data from the Election Commission.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence in the NDA’s return to power in Assam, saying the alliance led by the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to form the government again. He added that the alliance is “close to 100 seats” along with its partners.

Hitendra Nath Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in the Jorhat Assembly seat, according to early trends. He is up against Gaurav Gogoi, the state Congress chief and a key face of the opposition alliance.

A three-time Lok Sabha MP - twice from Kaliabor and once from Jorhat—Gaurav Gogoi is the chief ministerial face of the Congress-led six-party opposition alliance, often referred to as the “Three-Gogoi Group.” The other prominent leaders in this grouping include Akhil Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi.

However, Goswami brings strong electoral experience to the contest, having won the Jorhat seat in both 2016 and 2021.

As per early trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in two of the three seats—Tingkhong and Golaghat—while the Indian National Congress is ahead in Pakabetbari.

Ajanta Neog, the BJP candidate from Golaghat and the current Finance Minister in the state cabinet, is among those leading.

According to early trends shown by television channels, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was leading from Jalukbari, while state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was ahead in Jorhat.

Lurinjyoti Gogoi was also leading in Khowang. Former senior Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who joined the BJP ahead of the polls, were ahead in Dispur and Bihpuria constituencies, respectively.

As per the trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 17 constituencies, while the Indian National Congress was ahead in eight.

Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar candidate Akhil Gogoi said he hopes opposition parties will form the government, expressing confidence that they will secure over 70 seats and “own the game.”

The opposition Asom Sonmilito Morcha, led by Congress, is attempting to regain lost ground. Leaders like Gaurav Gogoi are central to the campaign, as the alliance seeks to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment and present a united front against the NDA.

The ruling NDA, led by the BJP and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aiming for a third consecutive victory. The alliance is relying on governance record, welfare schemes, and a strong organisational network to retain voter confidence.

With around 2.49 crore registered voters, Assam saw one of its largest electoral exercises. Voting took place across more than 31,000 polling stations in 35 districts, reflecting the scale and importance of the election in determining the state’s future leadership.

The 2026 election is the first after the delimitation exercise, which redrew constituency boundaries. These changes reportedly altered demographic balances in several seats, particularly reducing the influence of certain voter blocs, adding a new layer of complexity to electoral calculations.

The counting of votes for all the seats have been started now. Early trends are expected to come shortly and the final results are going to be out later in the day.

Women voters slightly outnumbered men in turnout, playing a decisive role in shaping electoral outcomes. Their participation is being closely analysed, especially in the context of welfare schemes and gender-focused political promises made during the campaign.

Visuals from outside a counting centre in Assam's Jorhat. Vote counting to begin in less than half an hour at sharp 8 am.