In the Bijni Assembly constituency of Assam, the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate Arup Kumar Dey emerged victorious with a commanding lead, securing 71,708 votes. He defeated Kamal Sing Narzary of the United People's Party Liberal by a margin of 33,927 votes. Independent candidate Khalilur Rahman finished third with 26,758 votes, as the electorate delivered a clear mandate in favor of the BJP.
Bijni Constituency Overview
Bijni, a municipal town in Chirang district under the Bodoland Territorial Council, has a rich history. It was part of the Kingdom of Bhutan in the early 17th century before becoming British territory under the Treaty of Sinchula in 1865, serving as one of the strategic Assam Duars. The Bijni Assembly constituency, established in 1951, is a general seat under the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency. It covers the Bijni Municipal Board and parts of the Boro Bazar and Manikpur development blocks.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 Assembly elections, the seat was won by Ajay Kumar Roy of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who defeated Kamalshing Narzary of the Bodoland Peoples Front by a narrow margin of 1,003 votes. In the 2026 elections, the BJP fielded Arup Kumar Dey against Congress's Rajat Kanti Saha.
Historic Voter Turnout
The Assam Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, 2026, with counting scheduled for May 4. The estimated voter turnout in the Bijni constituency was 88.63% as of 7 PM, compared to 81.8% in 2021. Statewide, Assam recorded a historic voter turnout of 85.9% by evening on April 9, the highest since the state's first polls in 1951. This surpassed the previous highs of 84.67% in 2016 and 82.04% in 2021, with large numbers turning out despite rain.
Gender-wise Participation
According to Election Department data, women recorded a voter turnout of 86.5% in the 2026 assembly elections, over a percentage point higher than men at 85.3%. This marks the highest-ever female participation in the state's history.
Broader Election Context
Assembly polls in 2026 are also taking place in Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with results for all states announced on May 4. The 2026 elections have seen significant political shifts, with Vijay's TVK party emerging as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu and the BJP potentially retaining Assam while challenging Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal.
