NDA Sweeps Assam: A Third Term Triumph
The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, giving the National Democratic Alliance a third straight term and a wide margin over Congress, officials said.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a landslide victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, winning 82 of 126 seats independently and surpassing the 64 seats required to form the government alone.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Assam voters on Monday for a "historic hat-trick mandate," describing it as endorsement of the National Democratic Alliance government's ten-year efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Congress suffered a major defeat, securing only 19 seats, while the Bodoland Peoples Front and Asom Gana Parishad each claimed 10 seats; the All India United Democratic Front and Raijor Dal took two seats each.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated his sixth consecutive victory in Jalukbari, while Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi faced defeat in a significant setback for the opposition.
- Shah also expressed gratitude to voters in Puducherry for a second consecutive victory under Chief Minister N Rangasamy, while the Centre remains committed to development and cultural pride in Tamil Nadu.
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Why It's Necessary to Analyse the BJP Sweep in Assam
Anyone familiar with Assam’s political history would know that disdain for Miya Muslims holds great sway over the dominant Assamese psyche. It serves as a scaffolding to other issues (like welfare and development), quietly deciding which button they press on polling day.
'Historic hat-trick': Shah congratulates people of Assam
New Delhi, May 4 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the people of Assam on Monday for a "historic hat-trick mandate", terming it a strong endorsement of the tireless efforts by the NDA government over the last 10 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to build a secure, peaceful and progressive state."This boundless affection and cooperation are strengthening our resolve to deliver even better services to you and f…
Assam Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP wins 82 seats, secures clear majority
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just reported a sweeping victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. The party gained 82 out of 126 seats- well past the 64,which is needed to form the government alone. Congress have been defeated, as they gained just 19 seats, so the gap between the ruling party and the opposition huge, and cannot be compared to. Regional allies and smaller parties' performance Here is the quick breakdown of seats allotted ac…
Himanta Sarma to meet Assam Governor today to submit resignation
Guwahati, May 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday to tender his resignation, paving the way for the formation of the new BJP-led government in the state following the party’s emphatic victory in the Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati earlier on Tuesday, CM Sarma said the BJP central leadership has appointed senior party leaders as observers for the election …
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