Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (May 4) thanked the people of the state for handing a third consecutive term to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance, calling the verdict a reflection of governance and development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference, Sarma described the result as historic. “It is an unprecedented victory for a ruling alliance. It is for the first time that the BJP has secured a majority in the state,” he said, adding in a post on X, “Hat-trick with a century!”&nbsp;“With the blessings of the people of Assam, 102 NDA candidates have emerged victorious in the #AssamElections2026. I extend my warm congratulations to each and every candidate who has won today. Together, as Team Assam, we will work towards realising the goal of a Viksit Assam,” Sarma wrote in a post on X.<h2>BJP crosses majority mark as NDA expands footprint</h2>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party with 82 seats in the 126-member Assembly. The Indian National Congress (INC) followed with 19 seats, while the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured 10 seats each.&nbsp;In terms of vote share, the BJP secured 37.82 per cent, while the INC polled 29.83 per cent, indicating a clear advantage for the ruling party.

<h2>Key wins underline BJP dominance</h2>Sarma retained the Jalukbari seat with a massive margin of 89434 votes, securing 127151 votes against INC candidate Bidisha Neog, who polled 37717 votes. His victory further cemented his position as the central figure in Assam politics.&nbsp;In another key contest, veteran BJP leader Hitendra Nath Goswami defeated INC’s Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat by over 23000 votes. The win marked Goswami’s sixth term in the Assembly and halted Gogoi’s attempt to enter state politics.&nbsp;The result builds on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s performance in 2021, when it secured 75 seats to form the government, securing a historic second consecutive term. The latest outcome reflects an expansion of that mandate, with the BJP strengthening its hold across the state.

The BJP-led NDA secured a commanding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 of 126 seats with support from AGP and BPF.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (May 4) thanked the people of the state for handing a third consecutive term to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance, calling the verdict a reflection of governance and development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing a press conference, Sarma described the result as historic. “It is an unprecedented victory for a ruling alliance. It is for the first time that the BJP has secured a majority in the state,” he said, adding in a post on X, “Hat-trick with a century!” “With the blessings of the people of Assam, 102 NDA candidates have emerged victorious in the #AssamElections2026. I extend my warm congratulations to each and every candidate who has won today. Together, as Team Assam, we will work towards realising the goal of a Viksit Assam,” Sarma wrote in a post on X. BJP crosses majority mark as NDA expands footprint The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party with 82 seats in the 126-member Assembly. The Indian National Congress (INC) followed with 19 seats, while the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured 10 seats each. In terms of vote share, the BJP secured 37.82 per cent, while the INC polled 29.83 per cent, indicating a clear advantage for the ruling party.

The BJP-led NDA secured a commanding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 of 126 seats with support from AGP and BPF.

Assam Assembly polls: BJP seals hat-trick under Himanta with 82 seats, Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat

As the Bharatiya Janata Party under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma moves towards a third consecutive victory in Assam with a strong mandate, one of the most closely watched contests of the election ended in a setback for the Congress. His long-time political rival and Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat Assembly constituency to BJP leader Hitendra Nath Goswami.&nbsp;According to the Election Commission of India data, Goswami secured 69439 votes and won by a margin of 23182 votes. Gogoi managed 46257 votes but failed to bridge the gap as counting concluded on Monday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-s-jhalmuri-moment-reflects-bjp-surge-as-party-leads-in-all-jhargram-seats-held-by-tmc-1777890554843">PM Modi’s Jhalmuri moment reflects BJP surge as party leads in all Jhargram seats held by TMC</a>&nbsp;<h2>Jorhat result deepens Himanta-Gogoi rivalry</h2>The rivalry between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi is deeply rooted in the internal friction of the Congress party during the tenure of Gaurav’s father, the late Tarun Gogoi. Once a protégé of the senior Gogoi, Himanta’s eventual exit from the Congress in 2015 was fueled by his perception that Gaurav was being fast-tracked for leadership over more seasoned loyalists.&nbsp;What began as a battle for succession within the party has evolved into a bitter, decade-long ideological war.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the run-up to the 2026 elections, the rivalry between Sarma and Gogoi devolved into a bitter war of personal and national security allegations. Sarma accused the Congress of using campaign materials linked to a Pakistani social media group, questioning Gogoi's patriotism. In retaliation, Gogoi targeted the Chief Minister’s family, alleging they held undeclared assets and luxury properties in Dubai. This aggressive "war of affidavits" ultimately overshadowed local issues, turning the election into a deeply personal referendum on regional dominance.&nbsp;The battle for Jorhat was more than just a seat; it was a personal proxy war where Sarma sought to prove his dominance over the Gogoi legacy, while Gaurav attempted to reclaim his family’s political heartland.<h2>BJP crosses majority mark in Assam</h2>As counting progressed, trends showed the BJP comfortably crossing the majority mark of 64 seats, driven by strong consolidation of support across key regions of the state. The outcome highlights the party’s continued electoral strength under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma.&nbsp;The result also marks a significant setback for the Congress, which has struggled to recover its traditional support base. The party has failed to regain traction among key voter groups, including the tea garden communities, Ahom voters and sections of the minority electorate that once formed its core support in Upper Assam.&nbsp;According to Election Commission trends, the BJP is leading or winning in 81 seats. The Indian National Congress has seen its numbers dip to 21 seats, while its former allies and regional players show the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) holding steady at 10 seats and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) at 8 seats. The AIUDF and Raijor Dal remain leading in 2 seats each, with the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) maintaining its lead in 1 seat.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was once a close confidant of the Gogoi family before leaving the Congress in 2015 over leadership succession and internal friction, is now set for a historic third consecutive term in Assam.

As the Bharatiya Janata Party under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma moves towards a third consecutive victory in Assam with a strong mandate, one of the most closely watched contests of the election ended in a setback for the Congress. His long-time political rival and Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat Assembly constituency to BJP leader Hitendra Nath Goswami. According to the Election Commission of India data, Goswami secured 69439 votes and won by a margin of 23182 votes. Gogoi managed 46257 votes but failed to bridge the gap as counting concluded on Monday. Also Read: PM Modi’s Jhalmuri moment reflects BJP surge as party leads in all Jhargram seats held by TMC Jorhat result deepens Himanta-Gogoi rivalry The rivalry between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi is deeply rooted in the internal friction of the Congress party during the tenure of Gaurav’s father, the late Tarun Gogoi. Once a protégé of the senior Gogoi, Himanta’s eventual exit from the Congress in 2015 was fueled by his perception that Gaurav was being fast-tracked for leadership over more seasoned loyalists. What began as a battle for succession within the party has evolved into a bitter, decade-long ideological war. In the run-up to the 2026 elections, the rivalry between Sarma and Gogoi devolved into a bitter war of personal and national security allegations. Sarma accused the Congress of using campaign materials linked to a Pakistani social media group, questioning Gogoi's patriotism. In retaliation, Gogoi targeted the Chief Minister’s family, alleging they held undeclared assets and luxury properties in Dubai. This aggressive "war of affidavits" ultimately overshadowed local issues, turning the election into a deeply personal referendum on regional dominance. The battle for Jorhat was more than just a seat; it was a personal proxy war where Sarma sought to prove his dominance over the Gogoi legacy, while Gaurav attempted to reclaim his family’s political heartland. BJP crosses majority mark in Assam As counting progressed, trends showed the BJP comfortably crossing the majority mark of 64 seats, driven by strong consolidation of support across key regions of the state. The outcome highlights the party’s continued electoral strength under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma. The result also marks a significant setback for the Congress, which has struggled to recover its traditional support base. The party has failed to regain traction among key voter groups, including the tea garden communities, Ahom voters and sections of the minority electorate that once formed its core support in Upper Assam. According to Election Commission trends, the BJP is leading or winning in 81 seats. The Indian National Congress has seen its numbers dip to 21 seats, while its former allies and regional players show the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) holding steady at 10 seats and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) at 8 seats. The AIUDF and Raijor Dal remain leading in 2 seats each, with the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) maintaining its lead in 1 seat.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was once a close confidant of the Gogoi family before leaving the Congress in 2015 over leadership succession and internal friction, is now set for a historic third consecutive term in Assam.

Himanta’s arch rival Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat by 23,182 votes as BJP sweeps Assam | inside the long standing political rivalry

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (April 07) alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera fled to Hyderabad from New Delhi after Assam Police conducted searches at his residence in the national capital, amid the ongoing controversy over the passport row. "He ran away from Guwahati yesterday. I have come to know through the media that the police have gone to his residence in Delhi, but he has run away to Hyderabad. The law will take its own course," CM Sarma was quoted as saying by ANI. The searches came after an FIR was lodged by Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Monday in connection with Congress's claims that she holds three passports. Assam Police subsequently searched Khera's Delhi residence in connection with the matter. Earlier, addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Monday, CM Sarma had vowed to take "stringent action" against Khera. "I will take stringent action against Congress leader Pawan Khera. Just wait for a few days. We will win at least 100 seats in the elections," Sarma said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-warns-iran-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight-pezeshkian-says-14-million-ready-to-sacrifice-1775565468333">Trump warns Iran ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’; Pezeshkian says 14 million ready to sacrifice</a>&nbsp;Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh hit back on Tuesday, terming Sarma "disturbed, desperate, and rattled" following the Assam Police team's arrival at Khera's Delhi residence. Ramesh condemned the "deployment" of police officials outside Khera's residence, calling it a "witch hunt" by a "bully" using state machinery to silence the Opposition. "The deployment of a full army of police officials to arrest my colleague Pawan Khera for asking basic questions in the public interest proves that the Assam CM is disturbed, desperate, and rattled. This is not due process but instead a witch hunt, a bully using state machinery to muzzle and silence the voice of the Opposition that is exposing his many black deeds. Those who intimidate are the ones who are afraid and have much to hide. It also proves that the CM is facing imminent defeat," Ramesh wrote on X.

The searches at Khera's home came after an FIR was lodged by Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Monday in connection with Congress's claims that she holds three passports. Assam Police subsequently searched Khera's Delhi residence in connection with the matter.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (April 07) alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera fled to Hyderabad from New Delhi after Assam Police conducted searches at his residence in the national capital, amid the ongoing controversy over the passport row. "He ran away from Guwahati yesterday. I have come to know through the media that the police have gone to his residence in Delhi, but he has run away to Hyderabad. The law will take its own course," CM Sarma was quoted as saying by ANI. The searches came after an FIR was lodged by Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Monday in connection with Congress's claims that she holds three passports. Assam Police subsequently searched Khera's Delhi residence in connection with the matter. Earlier, addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Monday, CM Sarma had vowed to take "stringent action" against Khera. "I will take stringent action against Congress leader Pawan Khera. Just wait for a few days. We will win at least 100 seats in the elections," Sarma said. Also Read: Trump warns Iran ‘whole civilisation will die tonight’; Pezeshkian says 14 million ready to sacrifice Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh hit back on Tuesday, terming Sarma "disturbed, desperate, and rattled" following the Assam Police team's arrival at Khera's Delhi residence. Ramesh condemned the "deployment" of police officials outside Khera's residence, calling it a "witch hunt" by a "bully" using state machinery to silence the Opposition. "The deployment of a full army of police officials to arrest my colleague Pawan Khera for asking basic questions in the public interest proves that the Assam CM is disturbed, desperate, and rattled. This is not due process but instead a witch hunt, a bully using state machinery to muzzle and silence the voice of the Opposition that is exposing his many black deeds. Those who intimidate are the ones who are afraid and have much to hide. It also proves that the CM is facing imminent defeat," Ramesh wrote on X.

The searches at Khera's home came after an FIR was lodged by Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, on Monday in connection with Congress's claims that she holds three passports. Assam Police subsequently searched Khera's Delhi residence in connection with the matter.

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Assam Assembly polls: BJP seals hat-trick under Himanta with 82 seats, Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat

Himanta’s arch rival Gaurav Gogoi loses by 23,182 votes as BJP sweeps Assam

Assam CM Sarma alleges Pawan Khera 'ran away' to Hyderabad amid passport row