BJP leads in Nagaon by-election as counting underway in Assam

Counting is underway for the Nagaon by-election in Assam, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) holding a significant lead in early rounds. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Indian National Congress are trailing behind in the competition for the seat.

The by-election was necessitated following a vacancy in the Nagaon constituency. Preliminary trends indicate a strong performance by the BJP, though final results are still being tabulated.

As counting progresses, the margins between contesting parties continue to be tracked. The outcome will influence the political composition of the state assembly.