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Assam Assembly election results 2026: BJP wins three seats, leads in 78

admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:53:00 +0000

Poll officials at a strong room before counting of votes during the Assam Assembly elections result day, at Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, on May 4, 2026.
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With the counting of votes underway for the Assam Assembly elections held on April 9, 2026, the incumbent National Democratic Alliance, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is seeking a return to power. The Opposition alliance, the Asom Sonmilito Morcha, led by the Indian National Congress, is hoping to make electoral gains in the State.

Assam registered a record estimated voter turnout of 85.64%. Describing the participation as historic, the Chief Minister said the outcome of the election was already reflected in the sense of hope and confidence among the people.

Published – May 04, 2026 12:23 pm IST

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Assam election results LIVE: Early trends show NDA ahead in State

admin — Mon, 04 May 2026 04:42:00 +0000

The ruling NDA was leading in 93 seats in Assam while the Congress was ahead in 23 constituencies, according to the Election Commission.

The EC has released trends for 121 of the 126 constituencies in the State, with the BJP leading in 74 while its alliance partners, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) ahead in 10 and nine seats, respectively.

The Congress was leading in 23 seats, while its ally, the Raijor Dal in one seat, according to the EC.

The AIUDF was also leading in two seats, the CPI(M) and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in one constituency each.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was leading in Jalukbari constituency while State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was trailing behind his BJP rival Hitendranath Goswami in Jorhat.

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi was also ahead in Khowang, while Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi was leading in Sibsagar which he represented as an Independent in the outgoing Assembly.

NDA’s alliance partner AGP’s president Atul Bora and working president Keshab Mahanta, both Ministers in Mr. Sarma’s Cabinet, were leading in Bokakhat and Kaliabor, respectively.

Former senior Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who joined the BJP ahead of the polls, were leading in Dispur and Bihpuria constituencies, respectively.

Ministers Ranoj Pegu, Pijush Hazarika, Ashok Singhal, Prashanta Phukan and Bimal Borah have also established leads in their respective constituencies of Dhemaji, Jagiroad, Dhekiajuli, Dibrugarh and Tingkhong.

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All set for counting; ECI promises transparency

admin — Sun, 03 May 2026 21:40:00 +0000

Police and security personnel stand guard outside a strong room, ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, at Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ High School, in Kolkata.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday (May 3, 2026) said it would uphold the “highest standards of transparency, security and efficiency” during the counting of votes on Monday (May 4, 2026) for the elections to the Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and the bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies of five States.

For West Bengal, the ECI had deployed 165 Additional Counting Observers to assist Counting Observers and 77 Police Observers to conduct “a secure, peaceful, intimidation-free and transparent environment”. Exuding confidence, the political parties and fronts in the States are also watching the counting preparations very closely.

Published – May 03, 2026 10:46 pm IST

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