Golaghat Assembly Elections 2026
Golaghat is a key legislative assembly constituency in Assam, located in the Golaghat district. In the 2021 assembly elections, the seat was won by Bharatiya Janata Party. Ajanta Neog, from Bharatiya Janata Party defeated Bitupan Saikia of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 9325 votes.
It often sees intense battles between major parties. This election, the contest is heating up as INC’s Bitupan Saikia enters the fray.
From election campaigns to final results, follow all developments related to Golaghat assembly constituency, including winner details, vote margins, and more on our dedicated page.
Assam Assembly Constituencies
Golaghat Candidates List
Golaghat Assembly Election Results 2021 to 1978
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Golaghat Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ajanta Neog
WINNER
|
Bharatiya Janata Party |
81,651
Lead: 9,325
|
51% |
| Bitupan Saikia | Indian National Congress | 72,326 | 45% |
| Rina Saikia | Assam Jatiya Parishad | 5,062 | 3% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 2,245 | 1% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ajanta Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
73,862
Lead: 5,213
|
50% |
| Bitupan Saikia | Bharatiya Janata Party | 68,649 | 47% |
| Syed Jahid Abdullah | All India United Democratic Front | 1,804 | 1% |
| None Of The Above | Nota | 1,717 | 1% |
| Dipankar Das | Independent | 1,193 | 1% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ajanta Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
79,648
Lead: 46,171
|
65% |
| Amiyo Kumar Borah | Asom Gana Parisad | 33,477 | 27% |
| Debeswar Bora | All India Trinamool Congress | 5,006 | 4% |
| Debajit Bora | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,179 | 3% |
| Amrit Ballav Goswami | Nationalist Congress Party | 1,447 | 1% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ajanta Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
66,072
Lead: 16,202
|
53% |
| Atul Bora | Asom Gana Parisad | 49,870 | 40% |
| Rubul Borah | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,169 | 3% |
| Tokheswar Neog | Independent | 2,216 | 2% |
| Crecencia Barla Minj | Janata Dal (united) | 1,858 | 2% |
| Biswajit Saikia | Asom Gana Parishad Pragtisheel | 922 | 1% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ajanta Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
52,134
Lead: 10,930
|
54% |
| Atul Bora | Asom Gana Parisad | 41,204 | 43% |
| Bhudhar Borah | Independent | 1,202 | 1% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Atul Bora
WINNER
|
Asom Gana Parisad |
41,786
Lead: 11,890
|
47% |
| Nogen Neog | Indian National Congress | 29,896 | 34% |
| Soneswar Bora | Janata Dal | 6,859 | 8% |
| Mohanlall Jallan | All India Indira Congress (tiwari) | 5,973 | 7% |
| Ashok Borthakur | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,418 | 2% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nagen Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
27,222
Lead: 5,765
|
37% |
| Soneswar Bora | Janata Dal | 21,457 | 29% |
| Amiya Kumar Bora | Asom Gana Parisad | 17,657 | 24% |
| Mohendra Dutta | Natun Asom Gana Parishad | 1,314 | 2% |
| Tileswar Gohain | United Reservation Movement Council Of Assam | 911 | 1% |
| Tankeswar Bora | Indian Congress (socialist- Sarat Chandra Sinha) | 898 | 1% |
| Golap Bora | Independent | 491 | 1% |
| Suren Bora | Independent | 178 | 0% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (1985)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Debeswar Bora
WINNER
|
Independent |
30,101
Lead: 8,814
|
45% |
| Nagen Neog | Indian National Congress | 21,287 | 32% |
| Soneswar Bora | Janta Party | 11,380 | 17% |
| Durga Saikia | Independent | 1,028 | 2% |
| Tankeshwar Bora | Indian Congress (socialist) | 526 | 1% |
| Guna Kanta Hazarika | Independent | 147 | 0% |
| Krishan Kanta Saikia | Independent | 118 | 0% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (1983)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Nagen Neog
WINNER
|
Indian National Congress |
2,222
Lead: 2,063
|
89% |
| Lalit Hazarika | Communist Party Of India | 159 | 6% |
| Ananda Prasad Saikia | Independent | 106 | 4% |
Golaghat Assembly Election Results (1978)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Soneswar Bora
WINNER
|
Janta Party |
22,769
Lead: 10,466
|
52% |
| Nogen Neog | Indian National Congress | 12,303 | 28% |
| Girish Chandra Gogoi | Communist Party Of India | 3,476 | 8% |
| Jogendra Nath Bora | Indian National Congress (i) | 2,328 | 5% |
| Kaluram Pegu | Independent | 922 | 2% |
| Ananda Prasad Saikia | Independent | 280 | 1% |
Strike Rate
Golaghat MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Votes | Lead | Vote Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ajanta Neog | BJP | 81,651 | 9,325 | 51% |
| 2016 | Ajanta Neog | INC | 73,862 | 5,213 | 50% |
| 2011 | Ajanta Neog | INC | 79,648 | 46,171 | 65% |
| 2006 | Ajanta Neog | INC | 66,072 | 16,202 | 53% |
| 2001 | Ajanta Neog | INC | 52,134 | 10,930 | 54% |
| 1996 | Atul Bora | AGP | 41,786 | 11,890 | 47% |
| 1991 | Nagen Neog | INC | 27,222 | 5,765 | 37% |
| 1985 | Debeswar Bora | IND | 30,101 | 8,814 | 45% |
| 1983 | Nagen Neog | INC | 2,222 | 2,063 | 89% |
| 1978 | Soneswar Bora | JNP | 22,769 | 10,466 | 52% |
Golaghat Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ajanta Neog | BJP |
81,651
(Lead: 9,325)
|
51% |
| Bitupan Saikia | INC | 72,326 | 45% | |
| 2016 | Ajanta Neog | INC |
73,862
(Lead: 5,213)
|
50% |
| Bitupan Saikia | BJP | 68,649 | 47% | |
| 2011 | Ajanta Neog | INC |
79,648
(Lead: 46,171)
|
65% |
| Amiyo Kumar Borah | AGP | 33,477 | 27% | |
| 2006 | Ajanta Neog | INC |
66,072
(Lead: 16,202)
|
53% |
| Atul Bora | AGP | 49,870 | 40% | |
| 2001 | Ajanta Neog | INC |
52,134
(Lead: 10,930)
|
54% |
| Atul Bora | AGP | 41,204 | 43% | |
| 1996 | Atul Bora | AGP |
41,786
(Lead: 11,890)
|
47% |
| Nogen Neog | INC | 29,896 | 34% | |
| 1991 | Nagen Neog | INC |
27,222
(Lead: 5,765)
|
37% |
| Soneswar Bora | JD | 21,457 | 29% | |
| 1985 | Debeswar Bora | IND |
30,101
(Lead: 8,814)
|
45% |
| Nagen Neog | INC | 21,287 | 32% | |
| 1983 | Nagen Neog | INC |
2,222
(Lead: 2,063)
|
89% |
| Lalit Hazarika | CPI | 159 | 6% | |
| 1978 | Soneswar Bora | JNP |
22,769
(Lead: 10,466)
|
52% |
| Nogen Neog | INC | 12,303 | 28% |
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Assam Golaghat Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Golaghat Assembly seat in the 2021 election?
Ajanta Neog of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Golaghat Assembly seat in the 2021 elections, defeating Bitupan Saikia of the Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 9325 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Golaghat constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Golaghat constituency is 75% INC and 25% BJP, with INC won 6 times and BJP won 1 time since the 1978 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2021 Golaghat Assembly Election?
Ajanta Neog (BJP) received 51% vote share.
Bitupan Saikia (INC) received 45% vote share.
What were the results of the 2021 Golaghat Assembly Election?
Ajanta Neog (BJP) won the 2021 election with 81651 votes, leading by 9325 votes and securing a 51% vote share.
What was the margin of victory in the Golaghat Assembly Election 2021?
Ajanta Neog (BJP) won the Golaghat Assembly seat in 2021 with a margin of 9325 votes over Bitupan Saikia (INC).
Who were the top candidates for the Golaghat Assembly Election 2021?
The top candidates in the Golaghat Assembly Election 2021 were:
Ajanta Neog (BJP)
Bitupan Saikia (INC)
Rina Saikia (Assam Jatiya Parishad)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Ajanta Neog (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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