Assam polls verdict on May 4; counting to decide BJP hat-trick or Congress comeback
The final stage of the Assam Assembly elections will be determined by the counting of votes on Monday, May 4, 2026. Anurag Goel, Chief Electoral Officer, has stated that over 722 candidates from 126 constituencies will have their fates decided at 40 counting centers across all 35 districts. The election saw a high voter turnout of 85.96% with the Congress and BJP leading in terms of candidate numbers. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister, and other prominent figures like Gaurav Gogoi (Congress) and Akhi Gogoi (Raijor Dal) are among those whose electoral fates will be decided on Monday.
5 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, secured a second term in Assam's Assembly elections with a majority of seats, defeating the Congress-led alliance.
— The Hindu
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi convened a meeting to analyze the party's recent Assembly election defeat, citing concerns about the Election Commission and the BJP's alleged interference.
6 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP's landslide victory in Assam, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, has reshaped the state's political landscape and raised concerns about its impact on Assam's social fabric.
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