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Assam Election Trends: BJP Leads in 78 Seats, Gaurav Gogoi Trails in Jorhat

In the Assam Assembly elections, the BJP-led NDA is leading in 98 seats, with BJP ahead in 78. Congress candidate and state president Gaurav Gogoi is trailing behind BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami in Jorhat by over 8,000 votes. The election saw a high voter turnout of 85.96% from an electorate of over 2.50 crore. A total of 722 candidates, including 59 women, contested across the state.

Key Points: Assam Election: BJP Leading in 78 Seats, Gogoi Trails

  • BJP leading in 78 seats, NDA ahead in 98
  • Gaurav Gogoi trails by 8,013 votes in Jorhat
  • 85.96% voter turnout from 2.50 crore electorate
  • 722 candidates including 59 women in fray
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Assam results: Gaurav Gogoi trails; BJP leading in 78 seats

Assam election results show BJP leading in 78 seats, Congress trails. Gaurav Gogoi loses lead in Jorhat to Hitendra Nath Goswami. 85.96% voter turnout.

"The widening margin is being seen as an early setback for the Congress party - Election observer"

Guwahati, May 4

In a setback for Congress, party candidate and state president Gaurav Gogoi was trailing behind BJP rival Hitendra Nath Goswami in the Jorhat Assembly constituency after the fifth round of counting on Monday.

According to official trends, the BJP has secured 23,339 votes, while the Congress party has polled 15,326 votes so far, giving Goswami a lead of 8,013 votes over Gogoi as counting continues.

The widening margin is being seen as an early setback for the Congress party in a key constituency, with the party closely watching further rounds for any turnaround.

Counting of votes is underway across the state under tight security, and clearer trends are expected to emerge later in the day.

The BJP-led NDA was leading in 98 Assembly seats, while the Congress-led opposition alliance was ahead in 25 constituencies in the early rounds of counting for the Assembly elections.

Polling for the Assembly elections was held on April 9, with an impressive voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of more than 2.50 crore.

A total of 722 candidates are in the fray, including 59 women contenders.

The Congress fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90.

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) contested 30 seats. Among NDA allies, the Asom Gana Parishad fielded 26 candidates, while the Bodo Peoples' Front contested 11 seats.

Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal fielded 13 candidates, Assam Jatiya Parishad contested 10, CPI(M) three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference two seats. Other parties in the contest include the Aam Aadmi Party and United People's Party Liberal with 18 seats each, the Trinamool Congress with 22, and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha with 16. There are also 258 Independent candidates.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the BJP lead is clear, I'm worried about the AIUDF's performance and what it means for Assam's social harmony. The opposition needs to reinvent itself—just criticizing isn't working. Independent candidates making their mark could bring fresh perspectives though.
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Vikram M
What a mandate! BJP leading in 78 seats is no joke. The CAA and NRC issues didn't hurt them as much as the opposition hoped. Development works under Sarbananda Sonowal have reached grassroots. But hope the winning parties remember their promises once in power—especially for the tea garden workers.
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Rohit P
Respectful criticism here: The Congress strategy seems outdated—relying on big names without ground-level connect. With 99 candidates they couldn't even win a few extra seats? Meanwhile, regional parties like AGP and BPF with fewer seats are performing well as allies. Need course correction, big time.
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Siddharth J
The voter turnout of 85.96% is phenomenal! Shows Assamese people are not apathetic to democracy. But I find it ironic that 258 independents are in the fray—many just vote-cutters. Hope the Election Commission tightens candidate scrutiny for next time. Clean politics needed!
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Kavya N
As someone from Assam, I feel this result reflects the silent majority's voice. The CAA protests were loud but not everyone agreed with them. People want roads, electricity, jobs—not endless debates on identity politics. Glad women candidates (59!) are stepping up too. Woohoo! 🙌

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