Assam elections 2026: How have smaller allies fared?
Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP led the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) to victory in Assam's Assembly elections, securing a second term with 102 seats. The Congress-led alliance won only 21 seats, while the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Trinamool Congress secured two and one seat respectively. The BJP campaigned on issues of illegal immigration removal and infrastructure development.
5 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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