The Patharkandi Assembly constituency in Assam is witnessing a high-stakes electoral battle in the 2026 state elections, with votes being counted on May 4. This General seat has attracted nine candidates, including major contenders Krishnendu Paul of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Kartik Sena Sinha of the Indian National Congress. As counting progresses, early trends are being closely monitored to gauge the direction of the race.
Key Candidates and Parties
The candidates contesting from Patharkandi in 2026 are:
- Kartik Sena Sinha (Indian National Congress)
- Krishnendu Paul (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Saynul Haque (Aam Aadmi Party)
- Bijit Kumar Sinha (Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist))
- Biju Paul (All India Forward Bloc)
- Chandan Gowala (Independent)
- Tutiur Rahman (Independent)
- Nurul Hassan Talukdar (Independent)
- Md. Fazal Ahmed (Independent)
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Assam Assembly Election, Krishnendu Paul of the BJP emerged victorious from this constituency. He secured a decisive win with a margin of 4,467 votes over the runner-up, Sachin Sahoo of the Congress. This historical context adds significance to the current contest, as Paul seeks to retain his seat while Sinha aims to flip it for the Congress.
Counting Process and Trends
The counting of votes for Patharkandi began early on May 4, 2026, with results expected to be declared by the end of the day. Round-by-round updates are being tracked to identify early leads and potential shifts. The final outcome will determine which candidate secures the most votes and represents the constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Constituency Details
Patharkandi is a General (unreserved) constituency located in the state of Assam. It is one of the 126 assembly segments that make up the state's legislative body. The result from this seat will contribute to the overall tally of parties in the Assam Assembly.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and MyNeta, sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
