The fate of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, among other candidates, will be decided today. (file) ECI Assam Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has lost Jorhat Assembly constituency by a margin of over 23,000 votes. The Lok Sabha Deputy Leader of Opposition and three-time MP is facing veteran BJP leader Hitendra Nath Goswami. The counting of votes for this seat is in its 12th round, according to the ECI website. The BJP is currently leading in 97 seats.
Assam CM, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is leading by over 73,000 votes after counting round 15 of 18.
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Most exit polls for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 project a clear return of the BJP-led government under Himanta Biswa Sarma, with forecasts consistently giving the NDA a comfortable majority in the 126-seat Assembly.
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Exit poll prediction: Surveys predicted a clean win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam. Axis My India, Matrize, along with other surveys predicted BJP’s easy win. The multiple exit polls predicted BJP to win over 80 seats in the 126-seat state assembly.
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According to the predictions, current chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma likely to continue in the post for his second consecutive term. Meanwhile, the Congress party is likely to win around 25 to 35 seats in the election, as per the majority of exit polls.
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This year, the state surpassed the voter turnout of 2021 Assembly election of 82.04 per cent. Stay with The Indian Express for the latest updates on the Assam election results 2026.
Election Commission data shows the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option received over 1% of the total votes cast in the Assam assembly elections. Voters in the state showed limited preference for the option.
BJP MP VD Sharma, reacting to the Assembly election results, said, "The results of the Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, show that people across the country have expressed immense faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The public has given a strong mandate to a leader who works for the poor and strives to bring happiness to every household. The strategy and preparation led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, often described as the modern Chanakya of Indian politics, have played a key role. This effort has been ongoing for years, especially in states like West Bengal, and today we are seeing the results of that commitment.”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Bhopal: BJP MP VD Sharma, reacting to the Assembly election results, said, "The results of the Assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, show that people across the country have expressed immense… pic.twitter.com/EoPZgoUaqC
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026
BJP workers celebrated at party headquarters in Guwahati as election trends show the NDA leading in 98 of 126 assembly constituencies. The coalition is positioned to form the government for a third term.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Guwahati | BJP workers celebrate as trends show BJP sweep back to power in Assam pic.twitter.com/deIJJjZlZq
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
On the BJP leading in Assam polls, AssamBJP President Dilip Saikia says, “Our responsibility has increased. To serve the people of Assam, in the next 5 years, we will work towards development…the sensibility that the PM has for Assam is unique. Under Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has developed greatly. That is why people have once again voted for the BJP…we will try to provide them with good governance.”
BJP leaders and workers in Kashmir held celebrations today. The event marked the performance of the party in the Assam assembly elections.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | J&K | BJP Kashmir Unit leaders and workers celebrate party’s performance in West Bengal and Assam elections pic.twitter.com/ijy3i38cDK
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu (BJP) won the Dhemaji assembly seat, defeating Congress candidate Sailen Sonowal by 32,229 votes.
On BJP's sweeping leads in Assam, Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal said, "People got justice, that's why people were happy, and they think they will get more development if the BJP government is there... We are close to 100 seats, along with our allies..."
#watch | Assam assembly elections 2026 | Guwahati: Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal says, "People got justice, that's why people were happy, and they think they will get more development if the BJP government is there... We are close to 100 seats, along with our allies..." pic.twitter.com/tYCYx5bVfK
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
BJP leaders began celebrations at the party headquarters in Delhi, relishing rasgulla and poha for strong performance by the BJP-led NDA across multiple states. (ANI)
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Tripura Minister Tinku Roy says, "Not only in Assam, West Bengal, or Puducherry, but the whole country is also in favour of PM Modi. It will be the third time the government has been formed in Assam. The work Himanta Biswa Sarma has done is clearly visible... When the youth and intellectuals in Bengal feel Mamata Banerjee cannot do anything, the reaction to that and the development PM Modi has done across the country becomes the basis on which voting happens. As per the early trends we are seeing, we will definitely form the government there..."
President Atul Bora says, “This is a good beginning. I am sure we will win…NDA has chances of performing better than before. The way our government and our CM have worked for development in Assam, people are with us…Congress did nothing for the people of the state, and the people do not trust them.BJP will win with a thumping majority again, and Himanta Biswa Sarma will once again become the CM.”
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda says, "The current trend indicates a landslide victory in Assam. I would like to thank the people of Assam. The support they have shown to our most popular leader, respected Modi ji, and to the double-engine government here is very important for Assam, for the next generation of Assam, and for the country. The situation in West Bengal is similar. This will be a very important victory for the country."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Guwahati, Assam: BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda says, "The current trend indicates a landslide victory in Assam. I would like to thank the people of Assam. The support they have shown to our most popular leader, respected Modi ji, and to the double-engine government here is… pic.twitter.com/HJiD2BuZLh
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Pradyut Bordoloi, a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party, holds a lead in the Dispur constituency. Bordoloi, formerly with the Congress party, joined the BJP in March 2026. The Election Commission confirms the lead.
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal leads AJP candidate Rejaul Karim Choudhury by 10,253 votes in the Binnakandi constituency after seven rounds of counting, per Election Commission data.
“Congress will win only areas dominated by Bangladeshis, NDA to form government with nearly 90 seats,” says Dergaon BJP candidate Mridul Dutta.
“3-4 rounds have been completed here in Assam; these are early trends. It will take some more time to say anything…I am hoping to be able to see some results around 12:30 pm, ” states Pijush Hazarika, BJP candidate from Jagiroad.
AGP Chief Atul Bora stated, "NDA is leading on 97 seats. I have full faith in the people of Assam that they have voted in our favour. We will win more seats than last time."
Jalukbari, Assam: BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma leads INC’s Bidisha Neog. Sarma polled 5,989 votes, Neog 1,010. The margin is 4,979 votes following round one.
Congress staff in Guwahati stopped preparations for celebrations. The NDA leads the count.
With the Election Commission releasing data for 114 of the 126 assembly constituencies, the NDA is currently leading in 87 seats, compared to 21 for the Congress.
Within the alliance, the BJP holds a lead in 71 constituencies, while its partners, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF), are ahead in seven and nine seats, respectively.
This clear electoral trend has led to the immediate cancellation of planned victory celebrations at the Congress office. Somnath Das, an electrician tasked with the setup, noted the turn of events: "The party had ordered decorations, but it won't happen now. They had ordered lights, LEDs, and more for three days."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Assem Election Results: Celebrations at Congress office in Guwahati cancelled as the ruling BJP-led NDA was leading in 87 seats in while the Congress was ahead in 21 constituencies, according to the Election Commission.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026
The EC has released trends for 114 of the 126… pic.twitter.com/EkOtxncIRV
Voting count is underway, early trends indicate that the BJP is leading in 96 seats of the 126 assembly constituencies, followed by Congress with 26 seats, as counting begins and AIUDF with 2 seats as of 10:54 am.
Assam BJP State President Dilip Saikia has dismissed any uncertainty, affirming his strong belief that the electorate has voted in favour of continuity. Speaking to the media on the ongoing results, Saikia stated, "This is the blessing of the people, and surely, we will form the government in Assam for the third time."
As early counting trends show a marginal lead for the BJP, Congress leader Pawan Khera has urged observers and supporters to remain cautious, emphasizing that the results are still in their very early stages. Addressing the media regarding the initial numbers, Khera stated, "It hasn't even been an hour yet. The postal ballots haven't even been counted in a single round, so please wait a bit. We'll be discussing this with you all day long."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | As early trends show a slight edge for BJP in Assam, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, “It hasn't even been an hour yet. The postal ballots haven't even been counted in a single round, so please wait a bit. We'll be discussing this with you all day long.”
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026
Assam Chief… pic.twitter.com/FlBw7DPSBW
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says, "The result will be as we had expected. The NDA government will be formed again under the leadership of the BJP. We said this with confidence that we are close to 100 (seats) with our allies."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Assam Assembly Elections: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says, "The result will be as we had expected. The NDA government will be formed again under the leadership of the BJP. We said this with confidence that we are close to 100 (seats) with our allies." pic.twitter.com/DuIKgFfayq
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
"This is just the beginning; we will see how the counting is going on in the entire state, and we will keep an eye on every vote being counted properly in every round," says Gaurav Gogoi.
Early leads have begun to solidify in Assam’s 126-seat assembly. At 9:47 AM, the BJP-led alliance is ahead in 86 constituencies, with the Congress-led opposition leading in 23. With only a fraction of the votes counted, these early trends are subject to change as the day progresses.
According to initial trends shown by television channels, the BJP is leading in 73 seats of the 126 assembly constituencies, Congress in 23, as counting begins and AIUDF in 1 as of 9:22 am.
According to initial trends shown by television channels, the BJP is leading in 57 seats of the 126 assembly constituencies, Congress in 16, as counting begins and AIUDF in 1.
"We've opened the strong rooms of all four constituencies. The candidates' representatives were present, and in their presence and in the presence of observers, we opened the strong rooms. Currently, agents are entering the counting halls in all four constituencies. This time, the ECI introduced QR code-based ID cards, so all CRPF personnel posted in the third tier are being allowed inside by scanning QR codes outside the counting halls... Postal ballot counting begins at 8:00 AM, as per instructions, and EVM counting begins half an hour later. Regarding security, a three-tier security system has been activated... To ensure that no unauthorised person can bring any communication device or mobile phone into the counting hall, however, candidates are permitted to enter..."
AGP candidate from Nowboicha assembly constituency, Basanta Das, says, "...District administration has made good arrangements here... There is 100% chance that we are going to win and we will win every time... Under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma, we are going to form the government again..."
Security has been tightened significantly at the counting center in Jorhat as the state gears up for the high-stakes counting of votes. Across Assam, 40 counting centers distributed throughout 35 districts are prepared to unseal the EVMs this morning. These machines hold the electoral fates of 722 candidates vying for 126 assembly constituencies. Today’s results are pivotal, as the BJP-led NDA aims to secure a historic "hat-trick" of wins, while the opposition alliance seeks to make a decisive comeback.
Counting agents of different political parties have started to arrive at the strong room of five LACs under Kamrup (Metro) district at Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati. Counting of votes for 126 Assembly constituencies will begin from 8 am.
BJP candidate from Dispur assembly constituency, Pradyut Bordoloi, says, "The counting of votes is going to start very soon now. You can feel it throughout Assam that people have voted overwhelmingly for the BJP and BJP BJP-led NDA. I'm sure that by evening today, the people of Assam will have given a very firm mandate that there'll be a successive BJP-led government and Himanta Biswa Sarma will be the chief minister again."
Axis My India: NDA 88-100 | Congress+ 24-36
Matrize: NDA 85-95 | Congress+ 25-32
JVC: NDA 88-101 | Congress+ 23-33
People’s Pulse: NDA 68-72 | Congress+ 22-26
Kamakhya Analytics: NDA 85-95 | Congress+ 26-39
Poll Diary: NDA 86-101 | Congress+ 15-26
People’s Insight: NDA 88-96 | Congress+ 30-34
Comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on “polarisation” and targeting “Miyas” have triggered a major political row, with the Opposition accusing the BJP of attempting voter suppression during the electoral roll revision process.
A day before vote counting, both BJP and Congress kept public campaigning low-key in Assam, focusing instead on internal strategy meetings while projecting confidence in victory.
In the BJP camp, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state president Dilip Saikia held a virtual review with candidates and party leaders to assess counting preparedness.The Congress, led in the state by Gaurav Gogoi, rejected these projections as well as exit poll forecasts of an NDA sweep.
Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi argued that “silent voters” and an underlying shift in public mood could favour the Opposition when votes are counted.
BJP state president Dilip Saikia said the BJP alone expects to win over 80 of the 90 seats it contested, adding the alliance could approach the 100-seat mark. The BJP-led alliance, which contested across all 126 seats with partners Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), has expressed strong optimism.
BJP state president Dilip Saikia said the BJP alone expects to win over 80 of the 90 seats it contested, adding the alliance could approach the 100-seat mark. The BJP-led alliance, which contested across all 126 seats with partners Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), has expressed strong optimism.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA will secure an “unprecedented victory” under the leadership of Narendra Modi across key states going to polls.Goyal claimed that West Bengal is “yearning for change” and will “uproot” the government led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging a lack of development under her rule, while addressing reporters.
He also predicted that the BJP would retain power in Assam and form the government in Puducherry, while asserting that an AIADMK-BJP alliance would come to power in Tamil Nadu.
(ANI)
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday expressed confidence that the BJP will perform strongly across the ongoing elections, as exit polls project the NDA returning to power.
Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi argued that “silent voters” and an underlying shift in public mood could favour the Opposition when votes are counted.
Across agencies, the BJP and its allies are projected to dominate, while the Congress-led alliance trails significantly. Smaller players, including All India United Democratic Front, are expected to remain in single digits.
A day before vote counting, both BJP and Congress kept public campaigning low-key in Assam, focusing instead on internal strategy meetings while projecting confidence in victory.
In the BJP camp, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state president Dilip Saikia held a virtual review with candidates and party leaders to assess counting preparedness.The Congress, led in the state by Gaurav Gogoi, rejected these projections as well as exit poll forecasts of an NDA sweep.
Assam Assembly Election Results 2026 will be declared on May 4.
Comments by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on “polarisation” and targeting “Miyas” have triggered a major political row, with the Opposition accusing the BJP of attempting voter suppression during the electoral roll revision process.
Across agencies, the BJP and its allies are projected to dominate, while the Congress-led alliance trails significantly. Smaller players, including All India United Democratic Front, are expected to remain in single digits.
Across agencies, the BJP and its allies are projected to dominate, while the Congress-led alliance trails significantly. Smaller players, including All India United Democratic Front, are expected to remain in single digits.
Assam Assembly Election Results 2026 will be declared on May 4. Here’s how and where to check live vote counting updates online.
Most exit polls for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 project a clear return of the BJP-led government under Himanta Biswa Sarma, with forecasts consistently giving the NDA a comfortable majority in the 126-seat Assembly.
Assam registered its highest voter turnout on April 9, with the Election Commission (EC) placing it at 85.91%. The turnout is 1.24 percentage points higher than the previous record of 84.67% in the 2016 election, when the BJP first came to power after 15 years of Congress governments. Of the state’s 126 constituencies, 18 registered a voter turnout above 90%.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), United People’s Party Liberal, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), others, are among the key parties contesting the polls.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), United People’s Party Liberal, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), others, are among the key parties contesting the polls.
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