Assam crime branch summons Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala for May 23 in Guwahati regarding a passport controversy involving Assam CM's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. This follows the questioning of Pawan Khera.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma interprets NDA's success in Eastern India as a revival of ancient civilizations (Anga, Banga, Kalinga, Kamrupa), aiming for unified development under PM Modi to boost national GDP.
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.
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for his second term as Assam Chief Minister, signaling continuity and the BJP's strengthened hold in the Northeast. His leadership is credited with the party's regional success, focusing on development and welfare, though marked by controversies.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been sworn in as Assam's chief minister for a second term, marking a significant win for the BJP-led NDA. The grand ceremony in Guwahati was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders. The alliance secured a decisive victory in the recent assembly elections, reinforcing their strong hold in the northeastern state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam's chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA's third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Modi expected to attend.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam's chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA's third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Modi expected to attend.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unanimously re-elected as the BJP legislature party leader in Assam for a second term. Central observers JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini oversaw the meeting. Sarma is set to take oath as Chief Minister on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as chief guest. The BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory, winning 102 seats.
Himanta Biswa Sarma has cemented the BJP's dominance in Assam, securing a third consecutive term with a commanding mandate. His strategic brilliance, combining organizational depth, alliances, and welfare outreach, has transformed the state's political landscape, effectively dismantling the Congress's long-standing influence and establishing a new political order.
Exit polls predict BJP's return to power in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expected to serve a second term. Union Home Minister Amit Shah explicitly backed Sarma's leadership during campaign rallies. Vote counting is scheduled for May 2, 2026, with the party confident of securing another term in the 126-member Assembly.
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.
Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi alleged election security lapses, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms. He dismissed exit polls as a 'game of TRP' and asserted that support is shifting towards Congress, with individuals distancing themselves from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Bangladesh summoned India's acting High Commissioner to protest remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, stressing the need to avoid comments that could harm bilateral ties. Dhaka conveyed its displeasure, describing the statements as disparaging to Bangladesh-India relations and highlighting the counterproductive nature of statements straining ties.
Today's Chanakya exit poll predicts a political earthquake in West Bengal with BJP projected to win 192 seats and form its first-ever state government, ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year TMC rule. In Tamil Nadu, the DMK-led alliance is forecast to retain power with 125 seats, while TVK enters with 63 seats. Assam shows BJP maintaining dominance with 102 average seats, and Kerala remains a tight race between UDF (69 seats) and LDF (64 seats).
Today's Chanakya exit polls predict a landslide victory for the BJP in Assam, indicating a second term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. In Kerala, the projections show a close contest between the incumbent LDF and the UDF, with the BJP expected to secure a few seats. Projections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are still awaited.
Exit polls released Wednesday predict a clear majority for the BJP in Assam, with projections ranging from 82-101 seats across multiple agencies. The Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, is expected to win only 23-40 seats, significantly trailing the incumbent BJP government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The poll of polls shows BJP averaging around 90 seats versus Congress's 30 seats. Assam voted on April 9 across all 126 seats with over 85% turnout.
