India, Oct. 9 -- Assam Election Result Live Updates: Counting for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam began at 8 am on Friday, October 9, 2026, amid tight security, putting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in focus. The contest features BJP candidate Devashish Sharma, Congress nominee Sibamoni Bora and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal among 15 candidates in the fray.

According to reports published ahead of counting, postal ballots are being taken up first, followed by votes recorded through electronic voting machines (EVMs). The result is being closely watched as the three parties seek to consolidate their political positions in Assam. Official leads, vote totals and the winning margin ...