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Updated on: May 04, 2026 8:06:50 AM IST
Assam Election Result Live: The Election Commission has started counting votes for all 126 seats. If exit polls are to be believed, the NDA is heading towards a historic third consecutive term, while the Congress-led alliance is expected to hover in the range of 25 to 35 seats.
- 2 minutes agoAlliances are set for direct competition
- 13 minutes agoFireworks and parades are banned near the counting center in Guwahati
- 31 minutes agoExit the survey snapshot
- 56 minutes agoCAPF police force, 800 strong, strike groups on standby before vote counting
- 1 hour and 19 minutes agoAssam Assembly Election Results 2021
- 1 hour and 22 minutes ago‘Justice for Zubin Garg’ as flashpoint for 2026 Assam elections
- 1 hour and 23 minutes agoKey Issues in Assam Assembly Elections 2026
- 1 hour and 28 minutes agoExit polls show the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance leading in Assam with a clear majority forecast
Himanta Biswa Sarma is seeking a second consecutive term, while Gaurav Gogoi is seeking victory in Jorhat.
Assam state election results live: The long wait since the polls were held in a single phase on April 9 is now over. The Election Commission began counting the votes. In a few hours, electronic voting machines (EVMs) will be opened across the state to decide the fate of 126 assembly constituencies in Assam. While the state woke up to a calm morning, the atmosphere in counting centers, from Tinsukia to Sribhumi, was tense. This election was a high-stakes fight, with a whopping 85.38% voter turnout.
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Assam exit poll forecast 2026
If we believe the opinion polls, the National Democratic Alliance is heading towards winning a historic third term in a row. Projections from major agencies like Axis My India and Today’s Chanakya point to a comfortable majority for the saffron alliance, with some polls predicting the BJP will win more than 100 seats.
Most opinion polls put the current government well above 80 seats, while the Congress Party-led ASOM alliance is expected to hover in the 25 to 35 seat range.
However, the Congress camp remains optimistic, banking on the recent surge in the tea belt and rural Nagaon district to defy expectations.
Leading Candidates and Key Seats in Assam Elections 2026
In Jalukbari, Prime Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remains the center of gravity. In Jorhat, Gaurav Gogoi, the Congress party’s most prominent figure, is locked in a battle to restore his family’s legacy and secure victory in upper Assam.
Other high-stakes contests include Sivasagar, where Raijor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi is seeking to maintain a regional foothold, and Golaghat, where Finance Minister Ajanta Neog faces a test of her influence in the important tea-growing economic hub.
The state’s urban heart, Guwahati, offers its own set of dramas. In Guwahati Central, the elections turned into an intergenerational clash between the “old guard” and Gen Z. Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Gupta is defending his urban stronghold against Kunki Chowdhury, 27, a first-time candidate for the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP). Chaudhry is a prominent contender, focusing on youth issues and civic reform to disrupt the existing political order.
The battle of Dispur, the administrative heart of Assam, is also being closely watched. The BJP has taken a high-risk gamble here by fielding Pradyut Bordoloi, a former Congress MLA who defected to the saffron party just before the elections. He is facing Congress’ Meera Borthakur Goswami.
The Election Commission deployed massive security forces to ensure a peaceful counting process. With female voter turnout reaching 85.96%, slightly exceeding male voters, the “silent voter” may ultimately hold the key to the final outcome. Whether Himanta Biswa Sarma gets a second term or the Gaurav Gogoi-led opposition pulls off a stunning upset, the ‘Gateway to North East’ trend for the next five years will be clear by the end of the day.
Assam election results 2026: Key points
- Counting of votes begins today after single-phase polling on April 9 across 126 constituencies in Assam
- The high voter turnout of 85.38% sets the stage for a closely watched verdict
- Opinion polls expect the NDA to win a third term in a row, and the BJP is expected to exceed 100 seats.
- The Congress-led ASOM alliance is hoping for an overdue surge in the tea belt and rural Nagaon
- The major battles in Jalukbari, Jorhat, Dispur and Guwahati Central attract intense focus
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May 04, 2026 8:06:50 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Alliances are ready for the live contest
Assam Election Result Live: The ruling NDA includes the BJP along with the AGP and BPF, while the opposition bloc includes the Congress, Raigor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), CPI(M), All Party Leaders’ Conference (APHLC) and CPI(ML).
May 04, 2026 7:55:23 AM
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Assam election results live: Firecrackers, parades banned near vote counting center in Guwahati
Assam Election Result Live: Kamrup (Metro) authorities banned celebrations like fireworks, parades and sloganeering within 200 meters of the counting center at Maniram Dewan Mall in Guwahati on May 4. Restrictions remain in effect throughout the entire counting day.
May 04, 2026 7:37:58 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Exit Poll Snapshot
Assam state election results live:
My India Hub: NDA 88-100 | Congress+ 24-36
Matrez: NDA 85-95 | Congress+ 25-32
JVC: NDA 88-101 | Congress+ 23-33
People’s Pulse: National Democratic Rally 68-72 | Congress+ 22-26
Kamakhya Analytics: NDA 85-95 | Congress+ 26-39
Poll Diaries: National Democratic Rally 86-101 | Congress + 15-26
People’s Insight: National Democratic Assembly 88-96 | Congress + 30-34
May 04, 2026 7:24:52 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: A crowded field with many players
Assam Election Live Result: Assam Election Live Result: The election has 722 candidates, including 59 women. The Congress Party had the highest number (99), followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (90). Among others, the AIUDF has 30 candidates, NDA allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) 26 and Bodo Peoples Front (BPF) 11.
The Aam Aadmi Party and the Liberal United People’s Party have fielded 18 candidates each, while the Trinamool Congress has 22 and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha 16. There are also 258 independents in the fray.
May 04, 2026 at 7:12:50 am
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Assam election result live: Military police force, 800 personnel, strike groups on standby before vote counting
Assam state election results live: Assam election result live: A total of 25 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have been stationed to guard counting centers and strong rooms where electronic voting machines are stored. About 800 unarmed police officers will supervise the transportation of the machines to the counting locations. Anurag Goel, chief electoral officer, said two additional companies of the Afghan Civilian Police Force would remain on standby, while 93 companies of state armed police had already been deployed across the provinces. It will be up to 85 strike group is also on standby to respond to any untoward situation.
May 04, 2026 6:51:44 AM
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Assam election result live: Himanta Sarma links Bengal elections to infiltration issue
Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Bengal polls are important at the national level due to infiltration issues and predicted victory for the BJP in Assam and West Bengal. He made these allegations while campaigning for the Bengal elections ahead of the second phase.
He said that more than 100 seats in Assam and 110 out of 152 seats in the first phase of Bengal elections will definitely go to the BJP. He also warned that Bengal could become an “extension of Bangladesh” if the BJP is not voted to power.
May 04, 2026 6:51:16 AM
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Assam election result live: BJP leaders claim strong lead in Assam and West Bengal
Assam state election results live: BJP president Nabin and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma last week were confident of winning West Bengal and Assam with a strong majority. Nabin said voters want to end the “union raj of the TMC” and reject the “politics of fear”. “In the first phase itself, the BJP won 110 seats,” Sarma claimed, adding, “This time, the BJP will win 100 seats in Assam” and “We will get 200 seats in West Bengal.”
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said the party performed strongly in the first phase and will retain power in West Bengal. Congress leaders Pramod Tiwari and Akhilesh Prasad Singh said that the Congress will play a major role in forming the government in the state. (that I)
May 04, 2026 at 6:50:44 am
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Assam Election Result Live: Assembly Elections 2026, Statewide Voting Dates, Seats and Phases Summary
Assam – 126 seats, single-phase polls (April 9)
Kerala – 140 seats, single-phase polls (April 9)
Puducherry – 30 seats, one-phase polling (April 9)
Tamil Nadu – 234 seats, single-phase polling (April 23)
West Bengal – 294 seats, two-phase polling (April 23 and 29).
May 04, 2026 6:50:14 AM
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Assam election result live: The election that brought the BJP to power for the first time in Assam
Assam state election results live: The Assam Assembly elections ten years ago ended the Congress Party’s 15-year rule in the state and marked the BJP’s first victory in Assam. In 2016, the BJP, led by Sarbananda Sonowal, won 60 seats with 29.5% of the vote and formed the government with its allies RJD (14 seats) and BJP (12 seats). This brings the coalition’s total number of seats to 86 in the 126-member House of Representatives.
The Congress, led by Tarun Gogoi, was reduced to 26 seats despite being in power since 2001. Sonowal became the first BJP chief minister in the state.
May 04, 2026 6:49:24 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Assam Assembly Election Results 2021
Assam state election results live:The 2021 Assam Assembly elections witnessed a huge voter turnout of 86.2%, with 1,90,03,022 votes polled out of 2,20,49,568 voters. The BJP was the single largest party with 60 seats and a 33.6% vote share, prompting the ruling NDA to form the government. Himanta Biswa Sarma became the Chief Minister of the state for the first time.
Congress got 29 seats with 30% votes, while AIUDF got 16 seats with 9.4% votes. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an ally of the NDA, won 9 seats, and the UPPL got 6 seats. The independents won one seat, while the other parties together won 5 seats, with 9.6% of the votes. NOTA received 1.1% of the votes (219,578 votes).
May 04, 2026 6:48:41 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Himanta Sarma responds after SC bail for Pawan Khera
Assam state election results live: Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted sharply after the Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in the defamation case linked to allegations against his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. Responding to Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi, Sarma said: “I don’t need lessons on democracy, public discourse or etiquette from anyone, especially from AM Singhvi. Ethics and he can never be in the same room.” He also alleged that Congress used forged documents to discredit his wife, saying the case involved “a woman who has nothing to do with politics” and whose character was attacked on national television. “I am confident that the courts will take note of this… and the guilty will be punished for his brazen act of insulting the character of a woman,” Sarma added. He also warned that “this is just the beginning, not the end” as the legal dispute continues.
May 04, 2026 6:47:30 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Congress lines up against Assam CM after SC bail for Pawan Khera
Assam state election results live: In April, Pawan Khera alleged, with evidence, that Himanta Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, had several foreign passports and assets abroad, including in Dubai. Sarma and Rineke Bhuyan Sharma Deni denied the allegations, calling them false and politically motivated, and said the matter would be resolved through legal action.
Following a complaint from Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, the Assam Police registered a case of defamation and forgery against Khaira, leading to legal action and a search of his house.
Khaira appealed the case and moved the Supreme Court after the Guwahati High Court rejected anticipatory bail. The Supreme Court granted him temporary protection from arrest on May 1.
Himanta Sarma used defamatory words against Khera, saying: “Khera ka peda bana ke kha jaunga, unko pel dunga.” (I will crush good and make him suffer, I will defeat him severely.) Congress leaders defended Khaira.
May 04, 2026 6:46:53 AM
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Assam election result live: Agency-level exit poll forecast
VoteVibe: BJP + 90-100 seats, Congress + 23-33 seats, AIUDF 0-6 seats.
Axis My India: BJP + 88-100 seats, Congress + 24-36 seats, others 0-3 seats.
Matrix: BJP + 85-95 seats, Congress + 25-32 seats, others 6-12 seats.
Chanakya Strategies: BJP + 88-98 seats, Congress + 22-32 seats, AIUDF 3-5 seats.
JVC: BJP + 88-101 seats, Congress + 23-33 seats, others 0-3 seats.
May 04, 2026 6:46:20 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: ‘Justice for Zubin Garg’ as flashpoint for 2026 Assam Elections
Assam state election results live: Zubin Garg’s drowning death in September 2025 became an election issue in Assam when political parties used it in election campaigns. “Don’t vote for me if I can’t get justice for our beloved Zubin,” CM Himanta said last year. This year, the Congress used the slogan ‘Justice for Zubin Garg’ as its election promise. This included a pledge to complete a new investigation within 100 days if the authority was voted out due to dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the case. The Bharatiya Janata Party accused the opposition of politicizing his death.
May 04, 2026 6:45:42 AM
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Assam Election Result Live: Key Issues in Assam Assembly Election 2026
Assam state election results live:The major issues reported in the Assam elections include illegal immigration from Bangladesh along with NRC and implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. Evictions and land rights are a point of contention between the parties. Development issues such as infrastructure, jobs and unemployment are important, especially for young people. Identity politics around Assamese language and culture and indigenous rights are also central. and Flood and disaster management remains a recurring concern. Law and order issues, including enforcement of child marriage, are also part of the debate.
May 04, 2026 6:40:28 AM
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Assam election result live: Exit polls show BJP-led NDA leading in Assam with clear majority forecast
Assam state election results live: Exit polls for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections point to a lead for the BJP-led NDA, with most polls predicting around 88-100 seats in the 126-member House. The Congress Party-led All India Bloc is expected to win 23 to 36 seats, while the Congress Party-led All India Bloc and others are expected to win only a small number of seats.
India News Assam Election Result Live: EC Clears Decks as Counting Begins; Himanta Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi in the limelight
