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Assam Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP-Led NDA Set for Historic Third Term; Gaurav Gogoi Defeated in Jorhat

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GUWAHATI – The saffron fortress remains unshaken in Northeast India. As of late afternoon on May 4, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are charging toward a landslide victory in the Assam Assembly elections. Trends indicate a massive mandate for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nears the 100-seat milestone in the 126-member house.

Live Counting Trends: The NDA Dominance

The BJP-led coalition has decimated the opposition "Asom Sonmilito Morcha," maintaining leads or victories in nearly 80% of the constituencies.

  • NDA (BJP+): Leading/Won in 92 seats

  • Asom Sonmilito Morcha (Congress+): Leading in 21 seats

  • AIUDF (Ajmal): Leading in 2 seats

  • Others (Raijor Dal/Independent): Leading in 11 seats

The Majority Mark: To form a government in Assam, a party or alliance needs 64 seats. The NDA is currently tracking well beyond this figure, ensuring a stable third consecutive term.

Major Headlines: Gaurav Gogoi Loses in Jorhat

The biggest upset of the day comes from Jorhat, where State Congress Chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi has faced a stinging defeat in his debut Assembly contest.

  • The Result: Veteran BJP leader Hitendranath Goswami defeated Gogoi by a significant margin of 23,182 votes, retaining the seat for the third time.

  • CM’s Dominance: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading from his stronghold Jalukbari by a record margin of over 63,000 votes, cementing his position as the undisputed leader of the region.

Key Winners and Key Seats

  1. Ranoj Pegu (Dhemaji): The Education Minister has secured the Dhemaji seat for the third time in a row.

  2. Jiban Gogoi (Sissibargaon): In the newly created Sissibargaon constituency, BJP’s Jiban Gogoi won by a massive margin of over 40,000 votes.

  3. Ajanta Neog (Golaghat): The Finance Minister is leading by over 11,000 votes, continuing her long-standing dominance in the region.

  4. BOPF Success: Ally Bodoland People's Front (BPF) has already bagged a seat in Mazbat with a margin of 55,546 votes.

A Historic Voter Turnout

This election recorded a staggering voter turnout of 85.64%, a historic high for the state. Analysts suggest the BJP’s focus on infrastructure, direct benefit transfers (like Orunodoi), and peace accords in the Bodoland region have effectively countered the Congress’s attempt at a comeback.

The Mood in Guwahati

While celebrations have been cancelled at the Congress headquarters, the BJP office in Guwahati is a scene of jubilation. "The result is exactly as we expected. The people have voted for development and the strong leadership of Prime Minister Modi and CM Sarma," stated Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.


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