In the Kamalpur assembly constituency of Assam, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Diganta Kalita secured a clear victory, polling 74,455 votes and defeating Congress candidate Satyabrat Kalita by a margin of 19,449 votes. Independent candidate Ankur Das finished third with 31,940 votes, as the constituency delivered a decisive mandate in favour of the BJP.
Election Results 2026 Overview
The 2026 elections in Assam witnessed high voter turnout and significant political shifts. In Kamalpur, the BJP's strong performance reflects the broader trend across the state. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK party emerged as a formidable force, pushing DMK and AIADMK to the margins. In West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee lagged behind Suvendu Adhikari after the second round in Bhabanipur, while the BJP is expected to retain Assam and potentially oust Mamata in Bengal.
Kamalpur Constituency Details
Kamalpur is an assembly constituency in Assam's Kamrup district, part of the Mangaldoi Lok Sabha constituency. It primarily covers rural areas around Kamalpur town, about 32 km from the district headquarters, with an agrarian economy. The constituency has a total population of around 169,235 (88,582 males, 80,653 females per recent estimates), featuring a largely rural voter base with high participation rates in elections.
Previous Election Performance
In the 2021 Assam assembly elections, BJP's Diganta Kalita won with 81,083 votes (54 per cent share) and a margin of 18,114 over INC's Kishor Bhattacharya (62,969 votes, 42 per cent). In 2016, AGP's Satyabrat Kalita had secured the seat with 78,170 votes.
Voter Turnout and Trends
Voting for all 126 constituencies took place on April 9, with turnout exceeding 85 per cent, among the highest seen in recent years. Importantly, the strong voter participation was evident not only in rural regions but also in urban areas, indicating widespread and energetic engagement from voters across the state. Exit polls had suggested a decisive edge for the incumbent government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with most agencies predicting that the BJP is on course to win a third straight term in Assam.
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