Assam’s mandate of assertion and polarisation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the government in Assam for a third consecutive term, securing a significant increase in both seats and vote share. This victory reflects a renewed dominance of the BJP in the state, which has historically seen shifts between Congress and regionalist parties. The current mandate signifies an ongoing political shift towards the BJP's ideology.
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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