Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Sibu Misra has emerged victorious in the Lumding Assembly constituency in Assam's Hojai district, securing a decisive win over his Congress opponent Swapan Kar. Misra garnered a total of 115,330 votes, defeating Kar by a margin of 22,114 votes.
Lumding Constituency Overview
Lumding is one of the 126 constituencies in the Assam Legislative Assembly. It is located in the Hojai district and has a history of competitive elections. In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the constituency had 212,304 registered voters, of whom 174,579 cast valid votes. BJP's Sibu Misra won that election with 89,108 votes, while Congress candidate Swapan Kar finished second with 77,377 votes, losing by a margin of 11,731 votes.
Previous Election Results
In the 2016 Assembly elections, Lumding had 182,377 electors, with 156,524 valid votes recorded. BJP candidate Sibu Misra won the seat with 72,072 votes, defeating Congress candidate Netra Ranjan Mahanta, who secured 41,672 votes. The victory margin was 30,400 votes.
Current Political Scenario
The 2026 election results have seen significant shifts in several states. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK party has emerged as a formidable force, pushing traditional parties DMK and AIADMK to the margins. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee is trailing behind Suvendu Adhikari after the second round in Bhabanipur, while the BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal and retain Assam. The Times of India provides comprehensive coverage of election results, including live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, and party-wise trends for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
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