Assam poll verdict rejection of blue blood politics: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, attributed the BJP's victory in the state elections to a rejection of "blue blood" politics, claiming that voters favored the party over candidates whose fathers held previous political positions. The BJP secured 102 seats out of 126, while several Congress candidates, including Gaurav Gogoi, Debabrata Saikia, and Diganta Barman, lost their respective constituencies. Seven women were elected to the Assam Assembly, with a success rate of 11.86%.
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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