The Samaguri Assembly constituency, a general category seat in the Nagaon district of Assam, has witnessed a significant electoral battle in the 2026 state elections. Following the 2023 delimitation, this constituency now falls under the newly named Kaziranga Parliamentary constituency, previously part of the Kaliabor Lok Sabha seat.
2026 Election Results
In the 2026 Assembly elections, Tanzil Hussain of the Indian National Congress emerged victorious by defeating Anil Saikia of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with a staggering margin of 1,08,310 votes. Tanzil Hussain is the son of veteran leader Rakibul Hussain, who vacated the seat after being elected to the Lok Sabha. Polling for this seat was conducted on April 9, 2026.
Previous Election Performance
In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, Samaguri had 1,65,045 registered voters, with 1,39,647 valid votes cast. Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain won the seat with 81,123 votes, while BJP candidate Anil Saikia secured 55,025 votes, losing by a margin of 26,098 votes.
In the 2016 Assembly elections, the constituency had 1,42,303 electors, with 1,27,751 valid votes recorded. Rakibul Hussain of the Congress won again with 66,364 votes, defeating BJP candidate Jitu Goswami, who got 51,849 votes. The victory margin was 14,515 votes.
Broader Election Context
The 2026 elections have seen significant shifts across states. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay's TVK party has emerged as a formidable force, pushing DMK and AIADMK to the margins. In West Bengal, the BJP may oust Mamata Banerjee, while retaining Assam. The Times of India provides comprehensive coverage of election results, including live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, and party-wise trends for Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
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