Behali Assembly Elections 2026
Behali is a key legislative assembly constituency in Assam, located in the Biswanath district. In the 2024 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Diganta Ghatowar, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Jayanta Borah of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 9051 votes.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Behali assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
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Behali Assembly Elections
Behali Assembly Election Results 2024-By Election to 1978
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Behali Assembly Election Results (2024-By Election)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Diganta Ghatowar
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
50,947
Lead: 9,051
|
50.61% |
| Jayanta Borah | Indian National Congress | 41,896 | 41.62% |
| Lakhikanta Kurmi | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 5,093 | 5.06% |
| Nota | None of the Above | 1,514 | 1.50% |
| Ananta Gogoi | Aam Aadmi Party | 1,217 | 1.21% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ranjit Dutta
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
53,583
Lead: 29,839
|
51% |
| Jayanta Borah | Independent | 23,744 | 23% |
| Bibek Das | Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) | 21,531 | 20% |
| Anjan Upadhyaya | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 3,343 | 3% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 3,012 | 3% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ranjit Dutta
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
52,152
Lead: 23,601
|
56% |
| Rupak Sarma | Indian National Congress | 28,551 | 31% |
| Bibek Das | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 8,025 | 9% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 2,495 | 3% |
| Zulfikar Hussain | Independent | 1,573 | 2% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ranjit Dutta
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
28,633
Lead: 8,979
|
36% |
| Nagen Gowala | Indian National Congress | 19,654 | 25% |
| Bibek Das | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 18,412 | 23% |
| Biswajeet Goswami | Independent | 5,322 | 7% |
| Arjun Chetri | Asom Gana Parisad | 3,520 | 4% |
| Durlov Dungri | Assam United Democratic Front | 2,784 | 3% |
| Hari Gajurel | Asom Gana Parishad Pragtisheel | 1,742 | 2% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ranjit Dutta
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
33,348
Lead: 13,529
|
49% |
| Barnabash Tanti | Indian National Congress | 19,819 | 29% |
| Bibek Das | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 12,280 | 18% |
| Timakendra Bahadur Singha | Samata Party | 281 | 0% |
| Ajen Ali | Independent | 112 | 0% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Barnabash Tanti
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
18,535
Lead: 8,056
|
31% |
| Kosheswar Borah | Asom Gana Parisad | 10,479 | 17% |
| Bibek Das | Communist Party Of India (marxist-leninist) (liberation) | 8,528 | 14% |
| Madhab Uppadhaya | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 5,043 | 8% |
| Dilbahadur Chetry | Bharatiya Janata Party | 4,986 | 8% |
| Shahidul Haque | Independent | 2,410 | 4% |
| Sudarshan Kherwar | Independent | 2,363 | 4% |
| Ganesh Chandra Nag | Janata Dal | 2,147 | 4% |
| Dhaneswar Daimari | Independent | 951 | 2% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Barnabash Tantee
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
25,074
Lead: 20,540
|
46% |
| Biswajeet Goswami | Independent | 4,534 | 8% |
| Brajakishore Saikia | Indian Peoples Front | 4,434 | 8% |
| Ganesh Naag | Independent | 2,863 | 5% |
| Thadeus Topno | Independent | 2,460 | 5% |
| Dalim Rongpi | Jharkhand Party | 2,294 | 4% |
| Timakendra Bahadur Sing | Janata Dal | 2,156 | 4% |
| Amarnath Upadhyaya | Asom Gana Parisad | 2,142 | 4% |
| Basudev Upadhyaya | Independent | 1,597 | 3% |
| Bhola Sarma | Natun Asom Gana Parishad | 1,151 | 2% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Swarup Upadhyaya
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
16,511
Lead: 10,157
|
36% |
| Amarnath Upadhyaya | Independent | 6,354 | 14% |
| Thadius Tapna | Independent | 5,713 | 12% |
| Jogesh Upadhyaya | Communist Party Of India (marxist) | 4,617 | 10% |
| Ganesh Nag | Janta Party | 3,553 | 8% |
| Dalim Chandra Rangpi | Independent | 1,870 | 4% |
| Dilip Baruah | Independent | 1,145 | 3% |
| Bharat Chandra Das | Independent | 1,139 | 2% |
Behali Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bishnulal Upadhaya
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
10,631
Lead: 3,605
|
32% |
| Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi | Janta Party | 7,026 | 21% |
| Bharat Das | Independent | 5,424 | 17% |
| Narayan Mahato | Independent | 3,762 | 11% |
| Punu Oraon | Independent | 2,521 | 8% |
| Bilashi Chetri | Independent | 812 | 2% |
| Swarup Upadhaya | Independent | 745 | 2% |
| Keshab Chandra Sarmah | Independent | 184 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Behali MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Diganta Ghatowar | BJP | 50,947 | 9,051 | 50.61% |
| 2021 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP | 53,583 | 29,839 | 51% |
| 2016 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP | 52,152 | 23,601 | 56% |
| 2006 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP | 28,633 | 8,979 | 36% |
| 2001 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP | 33,348 | 13,529 | 49% |
| 1996 | Barnabash Tanti | INC | 18,535 | 8,056 | 31% |
| 1991 | Barnabash Tantee | INC | 25,074 | 20,540 | 46% |
| 1985 | Swarup Upadhyaya | INC | 16,511 | 10,157 | 36% |
| 1978 | Bishnulal Upadhaya | INC | 10,631 | 3,605 | 32% |
Behali Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-By Election | Diganta Ghatowar | BJP |
50,947
(Lead: 9,051)
|
50.61% |
| Jayanta Borah | INC | 41,896 | 41.62% | |
| 2021 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP |
53,583
(Lead: 29,839)
|
51% |
| Jayanta Borah | IND | 23,744 | 23% | |
| 2016 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP |
52,152
(Lead: 23,601)
|
56% |
| Rupak Sarma | INC | 28,551 | 31% | |
| 2006 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP |
28,633
(Lead: 8,979)
|
36% |
| Nagen Gowala | INC | 19,654 | 25% | |
| 2001 | Ranjit Dutta | BJP |
33,348
(Lead: 13,529)
|
49% |
| Barnabash Tanti | INC | 19,819 | 29% | |
| 1996 | Barnabash Tanti | INC |
18,535
(Lead: 8,056)
|
31% |
| Kosheswar Borah | AGP | 10,479 | 17% | |
| 1991 | Barnabash Tantee | INC |
25,074
(Lead: 20,540)
|
46% |
| Biswajeet Goswami | IND | 4,534 | 8% | |
| 1985 | Swarup Upadhyaya | INC |
16,511
(Lead: 10,157)
|
36% |
| Amarnath Upadhyaya | IND | 6,354 | 14% | |
| 1978 | Bishnulal Upadhaya | INC |
10,631
(Lead: 3,605)
|
32% |
| Kamakhya Prasad Tripathi | JNP | 7,026 | 21% |
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Assam Behali Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Behali Assembly seat in the 2024 election?
Diganta Ghatowar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Behali Assembly seat in the 2024 elections, defeating Jayanta Borah of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 9051 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Behali constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Behali constituency is 56% BJP and 44% INC, with BJP won 5 times and INC won 4 times since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2024 Behali Assembly Election?
Diganta Ghatowar (BJP) received 50.61% vote share.
Jayanta Borah (INC) received 41.62% vote share.
What were the results of the 2024 Behali Assembly Election?
Diganta Ghatowar (BJP) won the 2024 election with 50947 votes, leading by 9051 votes and securing a 50.61% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Behali Assembly Election 2024?
Diganta Ghatowar (BJP) won the Behali Assembly seat in 2024 with a margin of 9051 votes over Jayanta Borah (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Behali Assembly Election 2024?
The top candidates in the Behali Assembly Election 2024 were:
Diganta Ghatowar (BJP)
Jayanta Borah (INC)
Lakhikanta Kurmi (CPI(ML)(L))
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Diganta Ghatowar (BJP) emerging as the winner.
The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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