After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.
Early trends from the Election Commission of India show the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in 79 out of 125 seats in the Assam Assembly elections 2026. The Indian National Congress is ahead in 24 seats, followed by the Bodoland People's Front in 10 and Asom Gana Parishad in 9 seats. Counting is ongoing with no seats declared yet.
Early counting trends for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections indicate a strong lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is ahead in 78 out of 125 constituencies. The Indian National Congress follows with leads in 24 seats.
Vote counting for Assam's 2026 assembly elections will take place on Monday across 40 centres in 35 districts, deciding the fate of 722 candidates from 126 constituencies. The BJP-led NDA (90 BJP, 26 AGP, 11 BPF candidates) faces off against the Congress-led opposition alliance (99 Congress, 30 AIUDF candidates). Key contenders include Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi, and AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal. The ruling NDA currently holds 64 BJP seats plus allies, while Congress has 26 seats.
Votes for the Assam assembly elections are set to be counted on Monday. The BJP-led NDA campaign focused heavily on curbing illegal immigration, sparking controversy over rhetoric and campaign tactics as they seek a third consecutive term.
Assam assembly elections concluded on April 9 with over 85% turnout across 126 constituencies. Counting begins May 4 at 8am, with exit polls predicting a clear majority for the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who seeks a third consecutive term. Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi (son of former CM Tarun Gogoi), appears positioned in a weaker stance according to poll projections.
The BJP-led NDA seeks a third consecutive term in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aiming for re-election. The opposition, led by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, is challenging the incumbent government amid debates over welfare schemes and identity politics.
Assam's assembly election results for 126 seats are set for May 4. The BJP, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims for a third term, while the Congress, spearheaded by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks to reclaim its former stronghold.
Assam recorded over 85% voter turnout in the 2026 Assembly elections. Exit polls suggest a clear majority for the incumbent BJP-led NDA, as the party aims for a third consecutive term against a divided opposition.
Exit polls for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections indicate the BJP-led NDA is positioned to retain power, with multiple agencies projecting 85-101 seats for the BJP. The Congress is projected to win 23-36 seats, while regional parties trail significantly. Assam recorded a record voter turnout of 85.38%, the highest in the state's history, with 2.50 crore eligible voters participating. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is seeking a sixth consecutive term in Jalukbari, while Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi makes his Assembly debut in Jorhat. Counting is scheduled for May 4.
