The Bharatiya Janata Party's Rupali Langthasa emerged victorious in the Haflong (Scheduled Tribe) constituency of Assam, securing a decisive win with 78,674 votes. She defeated her nearest rival, Daniel Langthasa of the National People's Party, by a substantial margin of 50,306 votes. Daniel Langthasa managed to garner only 28,368 votes, while Congress candidate Nandita Gorlosa finished a distant third with 24,084 votes. The 'None of the Above' option recorded 1,377 votes.
Constituency Profile
Haflong (ST) is a key assembly constituency located in the Dima Hasao district of Assam. It is reserved for Scheduled Tribes and plays a significant role in the state's political dynamics. The constituency went to the polls on April 9 as part of Assam's single-phase election.
Previous Election Results
In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was also won by the BJP. At that time, the party's candidate Nandita Garlosa secured 67,797 votes, defeating Congress leader Nirmal Langthasa who polled 49,199 votes. Interestingly, in the 2026 contest, Nandita Gorlosa (formerly Garlosa) contested on a Congress ticket after switching parties when she was denied a BJP nomination.
Key Candidates and Campaigns
The 2026 election saw prominent candidates from major parties. The BJP fielded Rupali Langthasa, while the Congress nominated Nandita Gorlosa, the sitting MLA. Gorlosa's switch from BJP to Congress occurred just before the nomination deadline after she was denied a BJP ticket for the Haflong seat. The National People's Party also fielded a strong candidate in Daniel Langthasa.
This victory reinforces BJP's stronghold in the region, while the Congress and NPP will need to reassess their strategies for future elections. The results are part of the broader 2026 assembly elections in Assam, which were held in a single phase.
