In a major political setback, voters in Assam delivered a decisive verdict against dynastic politics, defeating the sons of three former chief ministers in the Assembly elections. Among the key losers in the election were state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia. Gogoi, son of Assam’s longest-serving chief minister Tarun Gogoi, lost the Jorhat constituency to BJP MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami by 23,182 votes. A three-time MP from Jorhat in the Lok Sabha, Gogoi’s defeat marks a significant blow to the Congress. Debabrata Saikia, son of former chief minister Hiteswar Saikia, was unable to retain the Nazira seat, a traditional family bastion earlier held by his father and later his mother, Hemoprava Saikia. Having represented the constituency since 2011 and served as Leader of the Opposition since 2016, he lost to Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mayur Borgohain by over 46,000 votes. Another major upset was the defeat of Diganta Barman, son of former chief minister Bhumidhar Barman. Contesting from Barkhetri, he was beaten by the BJP’s Narayan Deka with a margin exceeding 84,000 votes.&nbsp;Responding to the results, Himanta Biswa Sarma said there was “nothing to celebrate in someone’s defeat,” especially in reference to Hiteswar Saikia’s son. However, he stressed that the verdict signalled a wider rejection of dynastic politics by voters. “The politics of blue blood has been rejected by the people. They had multiple opportunities to establish their own identities but could not,” PTI quoted Himanta Biswa Sarma as saying.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/from-new-york-to-islamabad-how-global-media-reported-pm-modi-s-victory-in-bengal-against-mamata-banerjee-1777960260935">From New York to Islamabad: How global media reported PM Modi's victory in Bengal against Mamata Banerjee</a>

Assam voters rejected dynastic politics in 2026, defeating the sons of three former CMs. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi lost Jorhat to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami. Debabrata Saikia lost the Nazira bastion by 46,000 votes, while Diganta Barman fell in Barkhetri by over 84,000.

In a major political setback, voters in Assam delivered a decisive verdict against dynastic politics, defeating the sons of three former chief ministers in the Assembly elections. Among the key losers in the election were state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia. Gogoi, son of Assam’s longest-serving chief minister Tarun Gogoi, lost the Jorhat constituency to BJP MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami by 23,182 votes. A three-time MP from Jorhat in the Lok Sabha, Gogoi’s defeat marks a significant blow to the Congress. Debabrata Saikia, son of former chief minister Hiteswar Saikia, was unable to retain the Nazira seat, a traditional family bastion earlier held by his father and later his mother, Hemoprava Saikia. Having represented the constituency since 2011 and served as Leader of the Opposition since 2016, he lost to Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Mayur Borgohain by over 46,000 votes. Another major upset was the defeat of Diganta Barman, son of former chief minister Bhumidhar Barman. Contesting from Barkhetri, he was beaten by the BJP’s Narayan Deka with a margin exceeding 84,000 votes. Responding to the results, Himanta Biswa Sarma said there was “nothing to celebrate in someone’s defeat,” especially in reference to Hiteswar Saikia’s son. However, he stressed that the verdict signalled a wider rejection of dynastic politics by voters. “The politics of blue blood has been rejected by the people. They had multiple opportunities to establish their own identities but could not,” PTI quoted Himanta Biswa Sarma as saying. Also read: From New York to Islamabad: How global media reported PM Modi's victory in Bengal against Mamata Banerjee

Assam voters rejected dynastic politics in 2026, defeating the sons of three former CMs. State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi lost Jorhat to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami. Debabrata Saikia lost the Nazira bastion by 46,000 votes, while Diganta Barman fell in Barkhetri by over 84,000.

End of dynastic politics? Sons of three former-CMs lose Assam Assembly polls: What next

As counting of votes is underway, early trends from the Election Commission of India in Assam show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in seventy-one seats, followed by the Indian National Congress (INC) in twenty. The Bodoland Peoples Front (BOPF) is leading in eight seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is ahead in seven. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is leading in two seats, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Raijor Dal (Raijor Dal) are leading in one seat each, taking the total to one hundred and twelve seats.&nbsp;Moreover, BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading but Congress' Gourav Gogoi is trailing, at 10.30am<h3>CHECK LIVE updates here <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/live-blog-west-bengal-election-results-2026-eci-tamil-nadu-elections-assam-kerala-puducherry-result-live-live-updates-bjp-tmc-dmk-udf-ldf-aiadmk-polls-latest-1777857688054">Assembly Elections 2026 Result</a></h3><h2>What are the EARLY TRENDS in Assam?</h2>&nbsp;According to Election Commission data at 10.30am, BJP is leading in the state. The seats in which BJP is leading are: Here are the constituencies listed with numbering:<ol><li>Goalpara West</li><li>Dudhnai</li><li>Abhayapuri</li><li>Bijni</li><li>Palasbari</li><li>Rangia</li><li>Kamalpur</li><li>Dispur</li><li>New Guwahati</li><li>Guwahati Central</li><li>Jalukbari</li><li>Barkhetri</li><li>Nalbari</li><li>Tihu</li><li>Tamulpur</li><li>Goreswar</li><li>Tangla</li><li>Sipajhar</li><li>Mangaldai</li><li>Jagiroad</li><li>Morigaon</li><li>Samaguri</li><li>Barhampur</li><li>Nagaon-Batadraba</li><li>Hojai</li><li>Lumding</li><li>Barchalla</li><li>Naduar</li><li>Biswanath</li><li>Behali</li><li>Gohpur</li><li>Bihpuria</li><li>Rongonadi</li><li>Lakhimpur</li><li>Dhakuakhana</li><li>Dhemaji</li><li>Sissibargaon</li><li>Jonai</li><li>Sadiya</li><li>Doomdooma</li><li>Margherita</li><li>Digboi</li><li>Makum</li><li>Tinsukia</li><li>Chabua-Lahowal</li><li>Dibrugarh</li><li>Khowang</li><li>Duliajan</li><li>Tingkhong</li><li>Naharkatia</li><li>Sonari</li><li>Mahmora</li><li>Demow</li><li>Sibsagar</li><li>Nazira</li><li>Majuli</li><li>Jorhat</li><li>Mariani</li><li>Golaghat</li><li>Dergaon</li><li>Khumtai</li><li>Sarupathar</li><li>Bokajan</li><li>Howraghat</li><li>Diphu</li><li>Rongkhang</li><li>Amri</li><li>Haflong</li><li>Lakhipur</li><li>Udharbond</li><li>Borkhola</li><li>Patharkandi</li><li>Ram Krishna Nagar</li></ol>The Indian National Congress (INC) is leading in constituencies including Chamaria, Hajo-Sualkuchi, Laharighat, Rupahihat, Raha, Titabor, Hailakandi, Algapur-Katlicherra, and Karimganj North.<h2>Who was in power in Assam?</h2>BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is currently in power in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the helm of affairs. While BJP is seeking a hat-trick, Sarma is seeking a second consecutive term. Before the BJP came to power in 2016, the Indian National Congress (INC) was the ruling party in Assam for 15 consecutive years. Congress' Tarun Gogoi (INC) was the Chief Minister from 2001 to 2016. The 2016 election saw a significant shift when the INC, under Gogoi, lost its majority to the BJP-led alliance, with Sarbananda Sonowal becoming the first BJP Chief Minister of the state.<h2>Who are the probable CM face in Assam?</h2>The primary Chief Ministerial candidate and incumbent for the BJP in Assam is Himanta Biswa Sarma. Other key contenders in the fray include Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi and the Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia. Sarma is seeking a second term while BJP is eyeing a hat-trick in the state.&nbsp;

Early trends in Assam show the Bharatiya Janata Party leading comfortably, followed by the Indian National Congress. Key constituencies indicate a strong NDA performance as counting continues, with focus on CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and opposition leaders.

As counting of votes is underway, early trends from the Election Commission of India in Assam show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in seventy-one seats, followed by the Indian National Congress (INC) in twenty. The Bodoland Peoples Front (BOPF) is leading in eight seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is ahead in seven. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is leading in two seats, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Raijor Dal (Raijor Dal) are leading in one seat each, taking the total to one hundred and twelve seats. Moreover, BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading but Congress' Gourav Gogoi is trailing, at 10.30am CHECK LIVE updates here Assembly Elections 2026 Result What are the EARLY TRENDS in Assam? According to Election Commission data at 10.30am, BJP is leading in the state. The seats in which BJP is leading are: Here are the constituencies listed with numbering: Goalpara West Dudhnai Abhayapuri Bijni Palasbari Rangia Kamalpur Dispur New Guwahati Guwahati Central Jalukbari Barkhetri Nalbari Tihu Tamulpur Goreswar Tangla Sipajhar Mangaldai Jagiroad Morigaon Samaguri Barhampur Nagaon-Batadraba Hojai Lumding Barchalla Naduar Biswanath Behali Gohpur Bihpuria Rongonadi Lakhimpur Dhakuakhana Dhemaji Sissibargaon Jonai Sadiya Doomdooma Margherita Digboi Makum Tinsukia Chabua-Lahowal Dibrugarh Khowang Duliajan Tingkhong Naharkatia Sonari Mahmora Demow Sibsagar Nazira Majuli Jorhat Mariani Golaghat Dergaon Khumtai Sarupathar Bokajan Howraghat Diphu Rongkhang Amri Haflong Lakhipur Udharbond Borkhola Patharkandi Ram Krishna Nagar The Indian National Congress (INC) is leading in constituencies including Chamaria, Hajo-Sualkuchi, Laharighat, Rupahihat, Raha, Titabor, Hailakandi, Algapur-Katlicherra, and Karimganj North. Who was in power in Assam? BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is currently in power in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the helm of affairs. While BJP is seeking a hat-trick, Sarma is seeking a second consecutive term. Before the BJP came to power in 2016, the Indian National Congress (INC) was the ruling party in Assam for 15 consecutive years. Congress' Tarun Gogoi (INC) was the Chief Minister from 2001 to 2016. The 2016 election saw a significant shift when the INC, under Gogoi, lost its majority to the BJP-led alliance, with Sarbananda Sonowal becoming the first BJP Chief Minister of the state. Who are the probable CM face in Assam? The primary Chief Ministerial candidate and incumbent for the BJP in Assam is Himanta Biswa Sarma. Other key contenders in the fray include Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi and the Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia. Sarma is seeking a second term while BJP is eyeing a hat-trick in the state.

Early trends in Assam show the Bharatiya Janata Party leading comfortably, followed by the Indian National Congress. Key constituencies indicate a strong NDA performance as counting continues, with focus on CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and opposition leaders.

Assembly Elections Results 2026: BJP takes early leads, Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead, Congress' Gourav Gogoi trailing

Counting is still in its early stages, but the first big picture is beginning to take shape across five major battlegrounds of the Assembly Elections 2026. For now, Kerala and Assam are producing the clearest leads. Who are the big winners in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry?&nbsp;<h2>Kerala early trends: Congress-UDF leading</h2>In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has opened with a noticeable edge, with the early trends looking increasingly favourable for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).As of 9:45 am, the Indian National Congress is leading in 52 seats. Its key ally, the Indian Union Muslim League, is ahead in 16 seats.The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is currently leading in 28 seats, while the Communist Party of India holds 9.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/midnight-terror-in-bhagalpur-33-metre-slab-of-bihar-s-vikramshila-setu-plunges-into-ganges-river-authorities-seal-vital-bridge-1777862848600">Midnight terror in Bhagalpur: 33-metre slab of Bihar's Vikramshila Setu plunges into Ganges river; authorities seal vital bridge | Watch</a><h2>Assam Early Trends: BJP races ahead as NDA opens commanding lead</h2>Assam’s early counting trends are pointing in one clear direction so far, the BJP-led alliance has come out of the gate strong and is significantly ahead of the opposition in the opening rounds.According to the latest figures from 53 of 126 seats where trends are currently available, the Bharatiya Janata Party alone is leading in 32 constituencies, giving it a dominant position in the early contest.And it is not just the BJP. Its allies are adding to that momentum. The Bodoland People’s Front is ahead in 5 seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad has leads in 3. Assam Jatiya Parishad is also showing presence with 3 leads.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bargi-dam-cruise-boat-tragedy-heartbreaking-photo-of-mother-and-son-clinging-to-each-other-fake-jabalpur-collector-says-ai-generated-1777701429547">Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy: Heartbreaking photo of mother and son clinging to each other fake? Jabalpur collector says...</a><h2>West Bengal Early Trends: BJP storms ahead in opening rounds, TMC off to sluggish start</h2>West Bengal’s first clear counting picture is in, and the early numbers are striking. In the initial 24 constituencies where trends are currently available, the Bharatiya Janata Party has surged ahead with leads in 18 seats. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress, whose Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is fighting for a fourth straight term, is ahead in 14 (as of 9:45 am).The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) is also showing presence with 2 leads.<h2>Tamil Nadu Early Trends: AIADMK leads, but Vijay’s TVK turns election into three-way shocker</h2>Tamil Nadu’s early counting rounds are throwing up one of the day’s biggest surprises.The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken the initial lead with 32 seats, putting it ahead in the opening phase. But the real headline is not just AIADMK’s performance, it is actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK.Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is currently leading in 28 constituencies, placing it just behind AIADMK and dramatically reshaping what many expected to be a more conventional DMK vs AIADMK battle.<h2>Puducherry: AINRC opens with a clear lead</h2>In Puducherry, the early battle is tilting decisively toward the All India N.R. Congress. AINRC is currently leading in 7 seats out of 14 trends available, giving it a noticeable early advantage in the Union Territory.The Congress is trailing with 2 leads, while AIADMK and DMK have opened with 1 each. Independents and smaller players are also showing relevance, with 3 seats in the “Others” column.For now, these are opening rounds, not final verdicts. &nbsp;

Who are the big winners and losers so far in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry? Early Assembly Elections 2026 trends are beginning to reveal the biggest leads, surprise performers, and major setbacks across India’s top political battlegrounds. Scroll down.

Counting is still in its early stages, but the first big picture is beginning to take shape across five major battlegrounds of the Assembly Elections 2026. For now, Kerala and Assam are producing the clearest leads. Who are the big winners in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry? Kerala early trends: Congress-UDF leading In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has opened with a noticeable edge, with the early trends looking increasingly favourable for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). As of 9:45 am, the Indian National Congress is leading in 52 seats. Its key ally, the Indian Union Muslim League, is ahead in 16 seats. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), is currently leading in 28 seats, while the Communist Party of India holds 9. Also read | Midnight terror in Bhagalpur: 33-metre slab of Bihar's Vikramshila Setu plunges into Ganges river; authorities seal vital bridge | Watch Assam Early Trends: BJP races ahead as NDA opens commanding lead Assam’s early counting trends are pointing in one clear direction so far, the BJP-led alliance has come out of the gate strong and is significantly ahead of the opposition in the opening rounds. According to the latest figures from 53 of 126 seats where trends are currently available, the Bharatiya Janata Party alone is leading in 32 constituencies, giving it a dominant position in the early contest. And it is not just the BJP. Its allies are adding to that momentum. The Bodoland People’s Front is ahead in 5 seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad has leads in 3. Assam Jatiya Parishad is also showing presence with 3 leads. Also read | Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy: Heartbreaking photo of mother and son clinging to each other fake? Jabalpur collector says... West Bengal Early Trends: BJP storms ahead in opening rounds, TMC off to sluggish start West Bengal’s first clear counting picture is in, and the early numbers are striking. In the initial 24 constituencies where trends are currently available, the Bharatiya Janata Party has surged ahead with leads in 18 seats. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress, whose Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is fighting for a fourth straight term, is ahead in 14 (as of 9:45 am). The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM) is also showing presence with 2 leads. Tamil Nadu Early Trends: AIADMK leads, but Vijay’s TVK turns election into three-way shocker Tamil Nadu’s early counting rounds are throwing up one of the day’s biggest surprises. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken the initial lead with 32 seats, putting it ahead in the opening phase. But the real headline is not just AIADMK’s performance, it is actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is currently leading in 28 constituencies, placing it just behind AIADMK and dramatically reshaping what many expected to be a more conventional DMK vs AIADMK battle. Puducherry: AINRC opens with a clear lead In Puducherry, the early battle is tilting decisively toward the All India N.R. Congress. AINRC is currently leading in 7 seats out of 14 trends available, giving it a noticeable early advantage in the Union Territory. The Congress is trailing with 2 leads, while AIADMK and DMK have opened with 1 each. Independents and smaller players are also showing relevance, with 3 seats in the “Others” column. For now, these are opening rounds, not final verdicts.

Who are the big winners and losers so far in Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry? Early Assembly Elections 2026 trends are beginning to reveal the biggest leads, surprise performers, and major setbacks across India’s top political battlegrounds. Scroll down.

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End of dynastic politics? Sons of three former-CMs lose Assam Assembly polls: What next

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