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BJP records early wins in Assam panchayat polls as voting continues

According to state election commission officials, the counting of votes, which began at 8 am Sunday, will continue till Monday.

Voting had taken place in two phases on May 2 and May 7.

The counting of votes for Assam’s panchayat polls began Sunday morning, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recording some early wins as of Sunday evening.

According to state election commission officials, the counting of votes, which began at 8 am Sunday, will continue till Monday.

As of 8 pm, the BJP had won 20 members and its ally Asom Gana Parishad had won 2 members in Anchalik Panchayat constituencies, with no further official results or leads in the remaining seats.

The total seats include 21,920 Gram Panchayat members with 10,883 seats reserved for women; 2,192 Anchalik Panchayat members with 1,124 reserved for women; and 397 Zilla Parishad members with 199 seats reserved for women.

Voting had taken place in two phases on May 2 and May 7. A total of 1,80,36,682 voters, comprising 90,71,264 men, 89,65,010 women and 408 others, were eligible to exercise their franchise in these polls. A 74.71 percent turnout was recorded.

The panchayat polls saw a heated campaign with the charge on either side led by senior leader leaders, such Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for the BJP, and MPs Gaurav Gogoi and Pradyut Bordoloi for the Congress, along with senior state functionaries from all parties.

With these polls taking place a year ahead of the crucial 2026 Assam assembly election and with their sprawling grassroots scope, its outcome will be seen as an important indicator of the parties’ standing in the state.

Sukrita Baruah

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More

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