Dhing is a significant Assembly constituency in Assam, situated in the Nagaon district. Following the 2023 delimitation, it now falls under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2026 Assembly elections, Mehboob Muktar of the Raijor Dal emerged victorious with a margin of 71,494 votes, defeating Matiur Rahman of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). Mukut Kumar Debnath from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured the third position.
2026 Election Results Overview
The 2026 elections in Dhing witnessed a keen contest among major political parties. Mehboob Muktar's win for Raijor Dal marked a significant shift in the constituency's political landscape. The victory margin underscored the changing voter preferences in the region.
Previous Election Trends
In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, Dhing had 2,31,325 registered voters, with 2,07,244 valid votes cast. The AIUDF candidate Aminul Islam won the seat with 1,45,888 votes, while independent candidate Mehboob Muktar finished second with 42,921 votes, losing by a margin of 1,02,967 votes.
Earlier, in the 2016 Assembly elections, Dhing had 1,88,167 electors, with 1,73,259 valid votes. AIUDF candidate Aminul Islam again emerged victorious, securing 82,786 votes and defeating Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Anwar Hussain, who garnered 58,233 votes. The victory margin was 24,553 votes.
Constituency Details
Dhing is part of the Nagaon district and falls under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency after the 2023 delimitation. The constituency has a diverse electorate and has historically seen strong competition between AIUDF, INC, and other parties.
Voter Demographics and Turnout
The voter turnout in Dhing has been robust over the years. In 2021, the turnout was high, with over 2 lakh valid votes. The 2016 election also saw significant participation, with more than 1.73 lakh valid votes recorded.
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