Assam Election Results Highlights: Himanta Thanks Voters As NDA Secures Majority, To Form Govt For Third Straight Term

The ruling NDA is set to form the government in Assam for the third consecutive term, after securing the majority in the 126-member assembly. According to Election Commission of India (ECI) data as of 8:30 PM, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won 81 seats, while its allies, the Bodo Peoples' Front (BPF), bagged 10, and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured nine.

Akhil Gogoi has secured a decisive victory in Sibsagar, reigning supreme with a huge margin. He received 86521 votes.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen celebrating the third BJP win in the Assembly elections in Guwahati.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI) data at 7 PM, the ruling has NDA crossed the halfway mark of 68 in the 126-member Assam assembly. While the BJP has secured 65 seats, the Bodo Peoples' Front (BPF) won seven, and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) bagged five.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI) trends at 7:30 PM, the party-wise results are:

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I applaud all BJP-NDA Karyakartas for their round-the-clock efforts among the people of Assam. It is commendable how our Party and Alliance have grown over the last decade. Their efforts have ensured our positive agenda has struck a chord with the people."

Following the completion of 19 rounds of vote counting, Akhil Gogoi of the Raijor Dal is leading with 81413 votes.

Asom Gana Parishad's Atul Bora has secured victory in Bokakhat with 80987 votes.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Hat-Trick with a century!"

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the party-wise results are: 

The BJP-led NDA has secured victories in several Assam constituencies, winning seats across key regions of the state. The party has won in Behali, Borkhola, Dergaon, Dhemaji, Dholai, Goalpara West, Golaghat, Jagiroad, Jonai, Jorhat, Khumtai, Majuli, Nagaon-Batadraba, New Guwahati, Sarupathar, Sissibargaon and Tangla.

Its ally Asom Gana Parishad has won Bokakhat, while the Bodoland People’s Front has secured Mazbat. Among other parties, the AIUDF has won Dalgaon. BJP candidates have also registered wins in Udharbond.

The BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 71 others in Assam, while its ally BPF has secured one seat and is ahead in nine, according to EC data till 4 pm. The Congress is leading in 19 constituencies, while AGP is ahead in nine.

AIUDF has won one seat and leads in another, Raijor Dal is ahead in two, and TMC and an Independent candidate are leading in one seat each. So far, results for 13 of 126 seats have been declared, with key wins including Pijush Hazarika in Jagiroad, Ranoj Pegu in Dhemaji, Bhuban Gam in Majuli, and Hitendranath Goswami defeating Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat.

Asom Gana Parishad's Atul Bora has won from Bokakhat. Atul has defeated Raijor Dal's Hari Prasad Saikia by over 60,000 seats. Atul has bagged 80,987 votes, while Raijor Dal's Hari Prasad obtained 20,450 votes.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the residents of the constituency for electing me once again as the MLA of the Dhemaji Assembly Constituency. Your affection, blessings, and unwavering faith have inspired me to move forward with renewed zeal and greater responsibility," Pegu said.

BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma has won from Jalukbari by over 89,000 votes. Congress' Bidisha Neog has lost by over 80,000 votes, she secured 31,951 votes.

BJP workers celebrate victory outside the party office. 

Assam polls: BJP workers celebrate at party office in Guwahati.

I thank everyone who worked day and night tirelessly during the election campaign. Their hard work has paid off, and together we have achieved success: Suraj Dehingia, BJP candidate from Mahmora seat.

Bodoland Peoples Front's Sewli Mohilary is leading from Kokrajhar seat. Bodoland Peoples Front candidate Sewli Mohilary has bagged 63,483 votes, while United People's Party, Liberal's Lawrence Islary secured 31,620 votes, after 12th round of counting, as per ECI.

BJP's Vijay Kumar Gupta is leading by over 52,200 votes, after 13 rounds of counting, as per ECI. BJP's Vijay Kumar Gupta has bagged 84,775 votes, while Assam Jatiya Parishad's Kunki Chowdhury has obtained 32,484 votes.

In a major setback to Congress in Assam, the state party chief, Gaurav Gogoi, has lost the Jorhat seat. Gogoi lost to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami by a margin of 23,182 votes.

BJP's Pulok Gohain is leading by over 22,000 votes (22,341) seats from Tinsukia. BJP's Pulok Gohain secured 44,601 votes, Congress's Devid Phukan - 22,260 votes.

BJP's Dhiraj Gowala is leading by over 10,000 seats in Titabor, as per ECI trends after 14th rounds. BJP's Dhiraj Gowala has secured 43,300 votes, Congress's Pran Kurmi - 32,364 votes.

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal is leading against his Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) rival Rejaul Karim Choudhury by 10253 votes in Assam's Binnakandi constituency after the seventh round of counting, according to EC data.

Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar is leading from Gauripur by over 17,000 (17,525) seats. As per ECI, after fifth round of counting, Congress's Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar bagged 30,283 seats, AIUDF's Nizanur Rahman - 12,758 seats.

Three key opposition leaders in Assam — Akhil Gogoi, Gaurav Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi — are trailing in the latest counting trends.

Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi is behind BJP’s Kushal Dowari by 328 votes. Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi is trailing BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami by 11,100 votes, while Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi is lagging behind BJP’s Chakradhar Gogoi by 6,205 votes.

BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading by over 11,000 votes. Congress's Bidisha Neog is trailing after third round of counting. Bidisha secured 6,866 votes.

BJP's Mayur Borgohain is leading from Nazira assembly seat by 2,514 seats.  BJP's Mayur Borgohain, Debabrata Saikia from Congress, and Kanak Gogoi form CPI are the main candidates. The counting of votes has been started. The voting in Assam's Nazira held on April 9 and the voter turnout recorded at 85.22 per cent. 

BJP's Vijay Gupta leads against Gen Z Kunki Chowdhury of the Assam Jatiya Parishad in Guwahati Central.

1. Goalpara West - Pabitra Raha 
2. Dudhnai - Tankeswar Rabha 
3. Abhayapuri - Bhupen Roy 
4. Bijni - Arup Kumar Dey 
5. Palasbari - Himangshu Shekhar Baishya

A bhagin captured this during the Assam election campaign. Maybe not my best dance moves, but the vibe and energy of the people are unforgettable.

As per the trends, BJP has maintained big lead over its rival Congress in the northeastern state.

BJP leading in 33 seats and INC ahead in 10. Overall, NDA is leading in 40 seats, while the Congress-led alliance trails at 11. In key constituencies, Pradyut Bordoloi is leading in Dispur, Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead in Jalukbari, and Gaurav Gogoi is trailing in Jorhat.

The results for the Tingkhong Assembly seat have been declared. BJP candidate Bimal Borah has won the election, securing a total of 0 votes. They defeated INC candidate Bipul Gogoi by a margin of 0 votes.

Early trends show that the BJP is leading by 61 seats while the Congress is ahead in 9.

LoP and Congress candidate from Nazira assembly, Debabrata Saikia says, "I hope the government will change. As the BJP had said, if they come to power, there will be good days in Assam. And since 2014, they have been taking votes from the people of Assam, promising them good days. But there are no good days. The days of the Assamese people have become even worse now. Assamese identity, Assamese culture, Assamese language are under threat… I think the people will give the opposition a chance to serve them."

Visuals from 113-Haflong (ST) Assembly constituency, where the counting of votes has begun.

Visuals from Maniram Dewan Trade Centre in Guwahati, where the counting of votes for 126 Assembly constituencies has begun.

On the preparation for the counting of votes, DC Jorhat, Shri Jay Shivani says, "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..."

Visuals from outside a counting centre in Jorhat. Counting of votes for Jorhat, Mariani and Titabor Assembly constituencies will take place here. Counting of votes for 126 Assembly constituencies will begin from 8 am.

Poori and sweets being prepared at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi as counting of votes for the elections to the Assemblies of Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry will begin shortly. Counting of votes for by-polls in seven Assembly constituencies of five states is also being done today.

Coalition dynamics is a key component in the Assam politics, with alliances often determining the final outcome. The role of regional partners could again prove decisive.

Early leads do not always translate into final victories, especially in close contests. Analysts expect shifts as more rounds of counting are completed.

Minority-dominated constituencies are expected to play an important role, particularly in shaping the opposition’s performance.

The counting of postal ballots will begin at 8:00 AM, and EVM vote counting will commence across 14 dedicated tables per centre at 8:30 AM. The Election Commission has designated 52 distinct counting locations across 35 districts, ranging from prestigious universities to local school halls, to serve as the nerve centres for the counting process.

Locations include Bodoland University (Kokrajhar), Bhattadev University (Bajali), Nalbari College, and Karimganj College. Several Higher Secondary (HS) and Multi-Purpose (MP) schools are also utilised, such as Govt Boys HS & MP School in Kokrajhar and Dawson HS & MP School in Nagaon.

In districts like Goalpara, Majuli, and Dima Hasao, the counting will take place at the Office of the District Commissioner.

Dalgaon recorded the highest voting turnout of 94.57 per cent, while the lowest voting turnout recorded in Amri at 70.40 per cent. The Assam assembly has recorded a turnout of 85.21 per cent.

In Assam, counting will take place across 40 centres covering 126 constituencies. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is seeking a third straight term. Polling in the state was held on April 9, with 85.96 per cent turnout. Among the high-profile candidates are Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP and the Congress state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi. Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and Raijor Dal Chief and MP Akhil Gogoi.

Voting for assembly polls created a record on Thursday as Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38 per cent and 89.83 per cent voter turnout.

Before the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, the verbal dialogues between the leaders kept becoming intense. In one such attack, the chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, was heard calling the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi “crazy.” The response came as a reply to Rahul Gandhi’s statement that the Assam CM is controlled by PM Modi. He added, “The government will be run from Delhi. Only if Dispur and Delhi unite will there be a double-engine government. He is crazy.”

Before the Assembly election in Assam, the chief minister mocked the Congress leader Pawan Khera in front of the media and said, “Pawan Khera ko main Pawan peda bana dunga,” meaning “I will turn Pawan Khera into Pawan Pada.”

25 Companies Of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) were guarding strongrooms. 85 Assault groups are on standby to handle unwanted disruptions. 400 additional police personnel will assist in moving EVMs from strongrooms to counting halls.

Surveys predicted a clear 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.

In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Independent candidate Akhil Gogoi won the Sibsagar seat with a margin of 11,875 votes (9.59 per cent). He polled 57,219 votes with a vote share of 46.06 per cent. He defeated BJP candidate Surabhi Rajkonwari, who got 45,344 votes (36.5 per cent). Congress candidate Subhramitra Gogoi stood third with 19,329 votes (15.56 per cent).

In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami won the Jorhat seat with a margin of 6,488 votes (4.68 per cent). He polled 68,321 votes with a vote share of 48.84%. He defeated Congress candidate Rana Goswami, who got 61,833 votes (44.20 per cent). ASMJTYP candidate Nirod Changkakoti stood third with 69,25 votes (4.95 per cent).

In the 2021 Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Himanta Biswa Sarma won the Jalukbari seat with a margin of 1,01,911 votes (61.02 per cent). He polled 1,30,762 votes with a vote share of 77.39 per cent. He defeated Congress candidate Bomen Chandra Borthakur, who got 28,851 votes (17.07 per cent). Independent candidate Hemanta Kumar Sut stood third with 4,838 votes (2.86 per cent).

A total 126 constituencies would decide the fate of Assam. The main parties fighting the elections are the ruling party, which includes the Bharatiya Janata Party (90), Asom Gana Parishad (26) and Bodoland People's Front(11). Whereas the Opposition include Congress (99), All India United Democratic Front (33), Rajjor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

In India, a well structured and transparent vote-counting system is followed. Firstly, officials count postal ballots, then move to EVM votes in multiple rounds. Election staff and party agents closely monitor each stage to ensure fairness and accuracy before final declarations.

Apart from national platforms, the Chief Electoral Officer’s official website for Assam will also provide detailed updates. This includes constituency-level data and verified announcements throughout the day.

The Voter Helpline App offers another easy way to follow live updates. Users can check trends, final results, and candidate details directly on their mobile devices.

Voters can check official results on the website of the Election Commission of India. The portal will provide real-time constituency-wise updates, including leading candidates and final winners.

Counting Start Time: Around 8:00 AM

Postal Ballots: Counted first, before EVM votes

EVM Counting: Begins shortly after, conducted in multiple rounds

Trends: Expected by mid-morning

Final Results: Likely by afternoon or evening of 4 May 2026

Authorities conducted polling on April 9, 2026, under strict security arrangements. Election officials ensured transparency and smooth conduct of voting across urban and rural regions of Assam.