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Assam Congress Confident of Victory: Gaurav Gogoi Rejects Exit Polls

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi expressed confidence in the party's victory in the state assembly elections, rejecting exit poll projections. Party leaders interacted with alliance partners ahead of the results on May 4. Bhupesh Baghel asserted the Congress-led alliance will win 70-plus seats. Exit polls predicted the BJP-led NDA would secure 88-100 seats, while the Congress-led alliance would get 24-36 seats.

Key Points: Assam Congress Confident: Gogoi Rejects Exit Polls

  • Gaurav Gogoi confident of Congress victory in Assam
  • Exit polls predict BJP-led NDA to retain power
  • Congress forms alliance with five parties
  • Counting of votes set for May 4
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We are forming the next government in Assam: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi asserts party victory in state elections, dismissing exit poll projections of BJP retaining power.

"We are forming the next government. - Gaurav Gogoi"

Guwahati, May 2

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday exuded confidence in the party's victory in the state assembly elections and rejected projections of exit polls.

Party leaders DK Shivakumar, Bhupesh Baghel and Jitendra Singh, on Saturday, interacted with the alliance partners ahead of the results on May 4.

"We have all shared stories of what people on the ground are telling us in Assam... We are forming the next government." Gogoi told ANI.

Speaking with ANI, Bhupesh Baghel said the Congress-led alliance will win.

"Our candidates are confident... We will secure 70-plus seats."

Congress has stitched an alliance with five other parties--Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), CPI(M), APHLC, and CPI(ML)--for the assembly elections.

Addressing a press conference after meeting with alliance partners said there is need to keep watch on strong rooms.

"Discussion was held, and the representatives have said that the people of Assam, farmers, youths, and women cast their votes to make a new government in Assam. The results will come out on May 4. We will have to keep an eye on the strong rooms. We all have to prepare for the counting day. We are all united. BJP has tried to create an atmosphere in Assam through exit polls, but we are not falling into this trap," he said.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who has been assigned the duty of election observer, also rejected the exit polls.

"Our team in Assam is strong, united and confident. We have fought the election very well. Whatever the media has reported on the exit poll. I personally don't believe in it. There is a big fear among the voters in Assam. Even the freebies have not been given to those who don't identify with the BJP. When such is the position, then who'll come out to say who has voted for whom?"

Exit polls projected that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to retain power for a third successive term. Axis My India projected that the BJP-led NDA would secure 88 to 100 of 126 seats and the Congress-led alliance 24 to 36 seats.

JVC predicted 88-101 seats for the NDA and 23-33 seats for the Congress-led alliance. It gave 0-2 seats to AIUDF and three to others. Matrize projected 85-95 seats for the BJP-led alliance, 25-32 for the Congress-led alliance, and 6-12 seats for others.

Counting of votes for the Assam elections will be held on May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
I'm from the UK and follow Indian politics a bit. Interesting how Congress is saying the alliance is strong, but pollsters disagree. Makes me wonder who's really right—numbers on ground or media projections.
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Nisha Z
DK Shivakumar's point about fear among voters is valid. In Assam, people are scared to say who they voted for due to polarisation. Even if exit polls favor BJP, ground reality might be different. Exciting times ahead!
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Michael C
As an outsider, it's fascinating to see the confidence vs. skepticism in Assam elections. Gogoi claims 70-plus seats, but BJP has strong machinery. Counting day will be the real decider. Hope democracy prevails fairly.
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Rahul R
Gogoi's alliance includes CPI(M) and CPI(ML)? That's an odd mix! Raijor Dal and AJP might help in local pockets, but overall they seem weak. BJP's freebie distribution is unmatched. I'm skeptical about Congress's chances tbh.
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Priya S
I appreciate Congress's effort to build an alliance, but they need more than just confidence. People want jobs, flood relief, and development. If they can't match BJP's delivery, words won't help. Let's see what May 4 reveals.
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Jessica F

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