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Gaurav Gogoi Takes Responsibility for Assam Congress Poll Defeat

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has described the party's performance in the recent assembly polls as "extremely disappointing" and accepted full responsibility for the outcome. Gogoi stated he has communicated this to the party high command and an internal review process is underway. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory in the state, winning 102 seats against the opposition's 75 seats. Outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has resigned, with the new government's oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 12 in Guwahati.

Key Points: Gaurav Gogoi on Assam Poll Defeat: I Take Full Responsibility

  • Gaurav Gogoi takes full responsibility for Congress defeat
  • BJP-led NDA wins 102 seats in Assam polls
  • Congress holds review meeting with newly elected MLAs
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as CM, new govt oath on May 12
  • PM Modi to attend swearing-in ceremony as Chief Guest
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Assam poll results 'extremely disappointing', will take full responsibility: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi calls assembly poll results 'extremely disappointing', takes full responsibility, as BJP-led NDA wins landslide victory with 102 seats.

"The results of the recent Assam Assembly polls are extremely disappointing. I have said it before that I will take full responsibility for it. - Gaurav Gogoi"

Guwahati, May 10

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday said the results of the recent Assam Assembly polls were "extremely disappointing" and that he would take full responsibility for the outcome.

His remarks came as the Congress held a review meeting with its newly elected MLAs.

"The results of the recent Assam Assembly polls are extremely disappointing. I have said it before that I will take full responsibility for it," Gogoi told reporters.

He added that he had communicated the same to the party high command and stated that the party has already started an internal review process.

"I have also communicated to the high command, and it is for the high command to decide the future course of action in terms of organisational restructuring, as well as outlining the next few steps. At the same time, we have already started an internal review process... I think over the next month, we would be trying to identify the real reasons which can explain this particular 2026 result," he added.

The remarks came as the BJP-led NDA got a landslide victory in the Assam polls. The state will have its third successive NDA government.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a strong mandate in the state, winning 102 seats against the opposition's 75 seats. The BJP won 82 seats, while its allies AGP and BOPF secured 10 seats each, taking the NDA's total to 102. While the opposition Mitrajoot of INC secured 19 seats, Raijor Dal secured only 2 seats, while AJP failed to secure even a single seat. Meanwhile, AIUDF managed to get 2 seats.

The outgoing Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, submitted his resignation to the Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya following the completion of the assembly term, paving the way for the formation of a third consecutive BJP-led government in the state.

Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia on Thursday announced that the oath-taking ceremony of the new state government will be held on May 12 at 11:00 AM in Guwahati's Khanapara Field, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the Chief Guest.

Saikia said the swearing-in ceremony for the next Chief Minister of Assam will mark the formation of a new government following the NDA's strong electoral performance in the state.

- ANI

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Priya S
Extremely disappointing is an understatement! Congress lost so badly that even their allies like Raijor Dal and AJP got wiped out. The people of Assam have clearly chosen the NDA's vision. Maybe Congress should start listening to the actual issues of the state like flood management, unemployment, and border security. Just taking responsibility won't win back trust.
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Vikram M
I'm from Assam and I voted for Congress this time, but man, the results were a shock! 😞 I thought there would be more anti-incumbency after two terms, but people clearly feel Himanta Biswa Sarma has done a good job. The Congress review needs to go deep—they can't just blame it on 'organizational issues'. They need a fresh face and a new strategy.
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Ananya R
Gaurav Gogoi is a sincere leader, but the Congress party has lost its connect with the masses in Assam. The AIUDF and other regional parties also failed to make an impact. Meanwhile, the BJP has done a great job in expanding its base in the Northeast. As an Assamese, I feel the opposition needs a serious reboot—otherwise, it's going to be one-party rule for a long time.
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Rohit P
Taking responsibility is good, but what about the actual reasons? Internal review is needed, yes, but I hope they don't just blame the leadership. The Congress campaign lacked energy and unity. Amit Shah and PM Modi came to Assam multiple times, while Rahul Gandhi hardly visited. The BJP's organizational machinery is unmatched. If Congress wants to come back, they need to learn from that.
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Kavya N

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