The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is on course for a sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, according to early trends released by the Election Commission of India.
The alliance is leading in approximately 97 seats, comfortably surpassing the majority mark in the 126-member assembly. The opposition Indian National Congress is trailing significantly, with leads in around 26 constituencies.
Sarma Set to Secure Third Consecutive Term
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is poised to return to power for a third consecutive term. Contesting from Jalukbari, Sarma has established a strong early lead over Congress candidate Bidisha Neog.
The trends indicate continued voter confidence in the incumbent leadership, reinforcing the BJP’s dominance in the state’s political landscape.
Seat-Wise Trends and Party Performance
As per ECI data, the BJP alone is leading in over 70 seats, ensuring a clear majority on its own. Among its allies and other parties:
- Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front are leading in around 10 seats each
- All India United Democratic Front is ahead in a few constituencies
- United People’s Party Liberal and Raijor Dal are leading in isolated seats
These figures underline a fragmented opposition, while the NDA consolidates its position across the state.
Key Constituencies Witness Close Contests
In Dispur, BJP candidate Pradyut Bordoloi is maintaining a significant lead over Congress rival Mira Borthakur Goswami.
Meanwhile, in Jorhat, Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress is trailing behind BJP candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami, indicating a closely watched contest.
These constituency-level battles highlight pockets of competition despite the broader trend favouring the NDA.
Opposition Faces Setback
At the Congress office in Assam, early celebrations were halted as trends began to show a clear advantage for the BJP-led alliance. The developments reflect a challenging electoral outcome for the opposition in the state.
Overall Outlook
With counting still underway, the BJP-NDA’s strong lead signals a near landslide victory in Assam. If trends hold, the result will reaffirm the alliance’s political dominance and pave the way for continued governance under Himanta Biswa Sarma.
