Cost of success: On the BJP’s victory in Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP's leader in Assam, is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister after leading the party to victory. Sarma, who previously served as a Congress leader, has been instrumental in reshaping the state's political landscape through organizational prowess and communal rhetoric. The BJP's landslide win has significantly altered power dynamics within the party nationally, with Sarma being perceived as close to Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister. However, the party's victory has also sparked concerns about its impact on Assam's social fabric, particularly its divisive policies towards Bengali-speaking Muslim communities.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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