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Assam Gives Clear Mandate for Development, BJP Set for Third Term

The BJP is set to retain power in Assam with leads on 75 seats, while Congress leads on 20. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami stated the mandate is for development and national interest. Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat seat to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami. PM Modi is scheduled to visit BJP headquarters in Delhi Monday evening.

Key Points: Assam Mandate for Development: BJP Set to Retain Power

  • BJP leads on 75 seats in 126-member Assam assembly
  • Congress leads on 20 seats, Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat
  • CM Dhami credits PM Modi and CM Sarma for victory
  • PM Modi to visit BJP HQ in Delhi at 6 PM
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People of Assam deliver clear mandate for development, cultural identity: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Assam election results show BJP leading on 75 seats, Congress on 20. Uttarakhand CM Dhami praises mandate for development, cultural identity.

"The people of Assam have once again rejected appeasement and instability, giving a clear mandate for development, security, cultural identity, and national interest. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

New Delhi, May 4

As the BJP is set to retain power in Assam, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday stated that the people have given a clear mandate for development and national interest. The counting of votes for the assembly election is underway in the northeastern state.

As per the latest data from the Election Commission, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won six seats and is leading on 75 seats, while Congress leads on 20 seats.

Assam has a total of 126 assembly seats.

"Development and Trust Have Made History, the Lotus Blooms for the Third Consecutive Time in Assam!", CM Dhami posted on X.

He also congratulated and extended "infinite best wishes" to the "divine" people of Assam and all dedicated BJP workers on the "resounding" victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Assam Legislative Assembly elections.

"The visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the effective good governance of the Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri @himantabiswa ji, and the organisational dedication of the respected BJP National President Shri @NitinNabin ji have further strengthened the people's trust in the Double Engine Government," Dhami said.

"The people of Assam have once again rejected appeasement and instability, giving a clear mandate for development, security, cultural identity, and national interest," he added.

Meanwhile, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat assembly constituency to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami.

Goswami secured 69,439 votes, leading by a margin of 23,182 votes, as per the ECI. Gogoi, who secured 46,257 votes, was unable to close the gap as the final round of counting concluded.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday evening as early trends show strong gains for the party in West Bengal and Assam.

"Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji will visit BJP HQ, New Delhi today at 6 PM," BJP chief spokesperson Anil Baluni said in a post on X.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm happy the people rejected Congress and their politics of appeasement. Assam needs stability and security, especially with the China border issues. This mandate is a clear message that the citizens want strong governance and preservation of Assamese identity.
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Sarah B
While the result seems decisive, I hope the opposition still holds the government accountable. Democracy needs a strong opposition to keep checks and balances. But if the people of Assam are satisfied with development, that's their voice.
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Rohit P
This is a strong message from the Northeast! The people have chosen progress over instability. Gaurav Gogoi losing is very surprising—Jorhat was considered a Congress stronghold. Modi wave is still very strong across India.
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Kavya N
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate that the Centre has focused on our region's development. The Brahmaputra infrastructure projects and peace accords have helped a lot. But I still hope they address unemployment and local issues more seriously.
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Michael C
Impressive that the BJP managed a hat-trick in Assam. The Congress lost even its state president's seat—that's a big blow. But let's see if the promises of development actually translate into better lives for the common people of Assam.
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Vikram M

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