Assam · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2026
Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar of Indian National Congress won the Gauhati East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Assam in the 2026 state assembly election, securing 169,212 votes (57.80% vote share). The runner-up was Siddique Ahmed (All India United Democratic Front) with 102,917 votes.
A total of 5 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar | 169212 | 57.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Siddique Ahmed | 102917 | 35.10% | All India United Democratic Front |
| 3 | Md Khalilur Rahman | 16342 | 5.60% | Asom Gana Parishad |
| 4 | Haresha Khanam | 1699 | 0.60% | Independent |
| 5 | Omar Faruque | 1014 | 0.40% | Rashtriya Ulama Council |
The Gauhati East constituency is part of the Assam Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2026 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 169,212 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.