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The BJP secured its first solo majority in Assam by leveraging sharp regional contrasts. While the party dominated upper Assam and the hills, it also made significant inroads in lower and central Assam, and the Bengali-dominated Barak Valley, showcasing broad electoral appeal.

In the heart of Kokrajhar, tea vendor Swaminath Ram interprets the political landscape of bodoland not through ballot counts, but by eavesdropping on the hopes and fears of his customers. He notes that discussions often revolve around basic needs like jobs and better infrastructure, pointing to Hagrama Mohilary's impact as a catalyst for change.

As counting trends solidify in Assam, the BJP is poised for a third consecutive term, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the charge. While the Congress has opened leads in several constituencies, the ruling party and its allies appear set for victory. Other parties like AIUDF and Raijor Dal have secured leads in a few seats.

As the clock ticks down to vote counting on Monday, Assam stands at a political crossroads. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership, marked by a transformative development agenda, faces a united front from the opposition led by Gaurav Gogoi.

Congress candidate Md Ashraful Islam Sheikh has secured a significant victory in Assam's inaugural Parbatjhora assembly election, defeating his closest rival by over 9,000 votes. This win marks a crucial early advantage for the Congress in the newly formed constituency. The election saw a diverse demographic participate, with local issues likely playing a key role in voter decisions.

In a surprising twist following a major election win, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has tendered his resignation. In an interesting development, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has requested him to serve as the caretaker CM while the formation of a new administration unfolds.

Thinly-Spread Rise In Vote Share Makes Cong Lose Seats

In a groundbreaking achievement, the NDA celebrated its third straight victory in Assam, with the BJP obtaining an unprecedented standalone majority. The stunning win, fueled by record voter turnout and new delimitation changes, saw the alliance claim 102 seats.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Assam has recorded its highest ever voter turnout in assembly elections, nearing 86 percent. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence in the NDA forming the government again. The turnout surge was not uniform across regions, with central Assam and the Muslim belt showing significant increases.

In a remarkable turn of events, Assam achieved a historic milestone with a staggering 85.5% voter engagement during the 2026 assembly elections, the highest participation rate since 1951. Despite facing challenges such as rainy weather and minor disruptions at polling stations, the overall atmosphere remained calm.

During Assam's assembly elections, a few disturbances erupted in various constituencies, resulting in injuries to approximately 30 individuals and the arrest of seven. A sorrowful turn of events occurred as a polling official lost their life prior to the commencement of voting.

Assam gears up for a direct electoral clash between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP and Gaurav Gogoi's Congress. Key factors shaping the verdict include delimitation changes, the 'infiltration' narrative, welfare schemes like Orunodoi, tribal and tea garden voter influence, and a fragmented opposition. The election tests the BJP's political model against opposition revival.