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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Thanks People for NDA Landslide Win

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked PM Modi as the BJP-led NDA swept the state polls, leading in 102 seats. The BJP's vote share rose to 38.59% in 2026, a 5% swing from 2016. Congress's Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat constituency to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami. The polls have reshaped Assam into a direct BJP-Congress contest, squeezing out regional parties like AIUDF.

Key Points: Assam NDA Sweep: Himanta Biswa Sarma Thanks PM Modi

  • NDA crosses majority in 126-member Assam assembly
  • BJP vote share rises to 38.59% from 33.6%
  • Congress's Gaurav Gogoi loses Jorhat seat
  • Muslim vote divided, AIUDF vote share drops
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People of Assam voted for us wholeheartedly: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as NDA sweeps state

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks PM Modi as NDA crosses majority mark, leading in 102 seats. BJP vote share rises to 38.59% in 2026 polls.

"The people of Assam have voted for us wholeheartedly. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 4

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance has crossed the majority mark, leading in 102 seats in the 126-member assembly.

"On behalf of the BJP, I thank the people of Assam. I also thank PM Modi for supporting Assam for the last 10 years. I hope that Assam will lead in all sectors in the coming days. Dilip Saikia is our state president, and 'Saikia' means over a hundred. The people of Assam have voted for us wholeheartedly," CM Sarma told reporters.

He also flashed a victory sign to the media as the BJP-led NDA swept the Assam polls.

The BJP, which had registered a 33.6% Vote Share in 2016, has a vote share of 38.59% in 2026. The 5% positive swing can be attributed to extreme consolidation of the Hindu vote behind the BJP.

On the contrary, the Muslim vote appears divided. Badruddin Ajmal's party faced the brunt of the delimitation of constituencies, registering a vote share of just 5.29% with 2 leads, while in 2016, they had a 9.4% vote share.

The Congress's vote share is largely stable, going down from 30% in 2021 to 29.26% in 2026. For the Congress, the support appears to be largely from the Muslim voters, with 18 of the 19 Congress candidates leading being Muslim.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma proved his mettle in Jalukbari, securing a massive 112,186 votes and defeating his Congress rival by a margin of over 80,000.

The biggest casualty of the day was Congress's face in the state, Gaurav Gogoi. In a stunning upset, Gogoi lost the Jorhat constituency to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami by a margin of 23,182 votes, marking a symbolic end to the Gogoi family's undisputed influence in Upper Assam.

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.

The 2026 polls have not just returned Sarma to power; they have fundamentally reshaped Assam into a two-party contest, effectively squeezing out regional and sectarian parties like the AIUDF in favour of a direct BJP-Congress ideological battle.

If 2021 was a foothold, 2026 is a total takeover. Himanta Biswa Sarma has not just retained Assam; he has redesigned its political DNA.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is a definitive mandate. The fact that Gaurav Gogoi lost in Jorhat shows even the Congress strongholds have shifted. But we must also ensure that the development reaches all communities equally, especially the tea garden workers and minorities.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the consolidation of votes along religious lines. The Muslim vote being divided while Hindu vote unified behind BJP is a clear trend across India now. Congress needs to rethink its strategy if it wants to remain relevant.
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Rohit P
Kudos to CM Himanta for his vision and execution. Under his leadership, Assam has seen unprecedented infrastructure growth and the state is now a hub for investment. The ILP implementation and border security have given people a sense of security. Well deserved victory! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While I respect the mandate, I'm concerned about the message it sends. If 18 of 19 Congress candidates leading are Muslim, and the Muslim vote is divided, doesn't that suggest deepening communal divides? Democracy works best when all communities feel included, not just one bloc.
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Vikram M
The Gogoi family's loss in Jorhat is historic. It marks the end of an era in Upper Assam politics. But let's not forget that democracy is about choices, and the people have made theirs clearly. Now it's time for Himanta ji to deliver on his promises. The expectations are high.

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