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Assam Verdict 2026: BJP Heavyweights Win Big, Congress Faces Major Upsets

The Assam Assembly elections 2026 saw a decisive victory for the BJP, which won 82 of the 126 seats. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma retained his Jalukbari seat with a massive margin of 89,434 votes, while several other BJP heavyweights also won convincingly. The Congress faced major upsets, with senior leaders like Gaurav Gogoi losing Jorhat and Debabrata Saikia defeated in Nazira. With this victory, the BJP is set to form the government for a third consecutive term in Assam.

Key Points: Assam Election 2026: BJP Wins Big, Congress Defeated

  • BJP wins 82 out of 126 seats
  • CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains Jalukbari by 89,434 votes
  • Congress's Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat by 23,000+ votes
  • Debabrata Saikia, Meera Borthakur among Congress losers
  • BJP set for third consecutive term in Assam
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Assam verdict 2026: Big wins for BJP heavyweights, major upsets for Cong leaders

BJP wins 82 seats in Assam 2026 polls, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and top leaders winning big. Congress faces major upsets including Gaurav Gogoi's loss.

"Several prominent faces emerged as key winners and losers in the Assam Assembly elections - News Report"

Guwahati, May 4

Several prominent faces emerged as key winners and losers in the Assam Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and a host of BJP leaders registering emphatic victories, while senior Congress figures and opposition candidates suffered notable defeats in a largely one-sided contest.

Among the biggest winners, Sarma retained his Jalukbari seat with a margin of 89,434 votes, reinforcing his stronghold in the state.

Senior BJP leaders Pradyut Bordoloi (Dispur), Vijay Gupta (Guwahati Central) and Diplu Ranjan Sarmah (New Guwahati) also secured convincing wins.

Pijush Hazarika (Jagiroad), Jayanta Malla Baruah (Nalbari) and Dr Ranoj Pegu (Dhemaji) were among other prominent BJP leaders who emerged victorious.

Further strengthening the party's performance, Bhuban Pegu (Jonai), Manab Deka (Lakhimpur) and Bhupen Bora (Bihpuria) were also counted among the top winners, underlining the BJP's widespread support across regions.

Leaders from allied parties, including AGP's Tapan Das (Dimoria), also contributed to the NDA's strong showing.

On the other hand, the elections saw several high-profile defeats.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi lost from Jorhat by more than 23,000 votes, while senior leader Debabrata Saikia was defeated in Nazira.

The regional party Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi (Khowang) and Rajen Gohain (Barhampur) also failed to make an impact at the hustings.

Among other key losers, Congress candidate Meera Borthakur lost in Dispur, while Independent candidate Jayanta Das and AJP's Kankee Choudhury were defeated in Guwahati Central.

Congress leaders Diganta Barman (Barkhetri) and Nandita Das (Hajo-Sualkuchi) also figured among those who lost their seats.

The overall results reflected a decisive mandate in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won 82 out of the 126 seats in the Assembly.

The Congress lagged behind with 19 seats, while regional parties such as the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured 10 seats each.

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Raijor Dal managed to win two seats each, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) opened its account with one seat.

With this commanding victory, the BJP is set to form the government in Assam for a third consecutive term, further consolidating its dominance in the northeastern state and dealing a significant blow to the opposition.

- IANS

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Sneha F
While BJP's win is impressive, we must ask: where is the opposition? Gaurav Gogoi losing in Jorhat is a big shock. The Congress needs serious introspection. Also, what about the issues of illegal immigration and land rights? Not everything is rosy in Assam.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the regional parties like BPF and AGP still holding 10 seats each. The AIUDF's decline to just 2 seats shows a clear shift in voter preference away from communal politics. Assam's electorate seems to have matured.
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Rohit L
As a local from Guwahati, I can tell you the development is visible - new flyovers, better roads, improved healthcare. But the opposition's complete wipeout is concerning for democracy. We need a strong opposition to keep the government accountable. Hope Congress rebuilds soon.
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Kavya N
Pijush Hazarika's win in Jagiroad was expected - his work during floods has been commendable. But Lurinjyoti Gogoi losing in Khowang shows that emotional appeals alone don't win elections anymore. People want concrete results, not just slogans. Good lesson for all parties.

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