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BJP’s Hitendra Goswami beats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat by over 23,000 votes

BJP’s Hitendra Goswami beats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat by over 23,000 votes

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Hitendra Nath Goswami of the BJP secured a decisive victory in the Jorhat Assembly constituency, defeating Gaurav Gogoi of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 23,182 votes, according to official data released by the Election Commission of India on Monday.   As per the final round of counting, Goswami polled 69,439 votes, while Gogoi garnered 46,257 votes. The result reflects a strong performance by the BJP in the constituency, consolidating its hold amid a broader trend favouring the party in the state. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Historic mandate for BJP in Assam, says CM Sarma

Historic mandate for BJP in Assam, says CM Sarma

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Terming the BJP-led NDA’s performance in Assam as a “historic mandate”, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the people have once again blessed the alliance to form the government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Speaking to reporters after the BJP’s sweeping victory, CM Sarma said the verdict reflects the electorate’s support for sustained efforts to safeguard Assam’s identity while accelerating development. He said the government’s continuous push in areas of governance, infrastructure and socio-economic upliftment has earned public trust across regions and communities. “The people of Assam have given their blessings once again. This mandate is for development, good governance, and for securing the identity of the state,” he said, thanking voters on behalf of the party and its allies for their overwhelming support. The Chief Minister also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing Assam and the Northeast into the national mainstream, stating that the Centre’s focused attention has opened new avenues of growth, investment and connectivity. He said the development narrative has resonated …

PM Modi hails BJP wins in West Bengal and Assam, says people have given an unprecedented mandate

PM Modi hails BJP wins in West Bengal and Assam, says people have given an unprecedented mandate

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In a post on X, PM Modi described the results as a reflection of people’s faith in development and good governance. He acknowledged their hard work on the ground, saying they had overcome challenges and consistently promoted the party’s development agenda Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Assam Assembly election results 2026: BJP wins three seats, leads in 78

Assam Assembly election results 2026: BJP wins three seats, leads in 78

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Poll officials at a strong room before counting of votes during the Assam Assembly elections result day, at Tezpur, in Sonitpur district, on May 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI With the counting of votes underway for the Assam Assembly elections held on April 9, 2026, the incumbent National Democratic Alliance, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is seeking a return to power. The Opposition alliance, the Asom Sonmilito Morcha, led by the Indian National Congress, is hoping to make electoral gains in the State. Assam registered a record estimated voter turnout of 85.64%. Describing the participation as historic, the Chief Minister said the outcome of the election was already reflected in the sense of hope and confidence among the people. Published – May 04, 2026 12:23 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

Lone rangers flex their muscle against alliances in Assam battle

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A polling official demonstrates how to use electronic voting machines during training for government employees ahead of the Assam legislative assembly election in Guwahati, India, on March 25, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The “non-aligned” political parties may be the dark horses in Assam’s electoral battle between two blocs — the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Asom Sonmiloto Morcha (ASM). Mandate 2026 is largely expected to be a straight fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the Congress-led ASM across Assam’s 126 Assembly seats. Harvesting anxiety: On Assam, its Assembly election The BJP has three allies — the Asom Gana Parishad, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), and the Rabha Hasong Joutha Mancha. The Congress has five partners in the ASM — two of the Left Front, two sired the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act stir of 2019, and a hill-based tribal party. The two blocs are gung-ho about victory on April 9, the day of voting. However, the neutral parties have been gaining in confidence as the D-Day approaches. The most confident among these parties …

After Pradyut Bordoloi’s Congress exit, his son bows out of Assam election race| India News

After Pradyut Bordoloi’s Congress exit, his son bows out of Assam election race| India News

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GUWAHATI: Prateek Bordoloi stepped down as the Congress candidate citing “changed circumstances” on Thursday, a day after his father and Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit the party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Assam assembly elections. Prateek Bordoloi with Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi. Prateek said he would continue to work for the Congress. (X/@prateekbordoloi) A political debutant, Prateek was named by the Congress as its candidate for Margherita, a seat his father had represented in the assembly for four terms, in its first list released earlier this month. However, the elder Bordoloi’s defection to the BJP appears to have upended the party’s plans in the constituency. ALSO READ | BJP fields new joinee Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, CM Himanta from Jalukbari in first Assam election candidate list In a letter to Congress president and chairman of the Central Election Committee Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday, Prateek said it would be inappropriate for him to continue as a candidate in the present situation and said he would continue to remain a party …

BJP releases list of 88 nominees; ex-Cong leaders among contestants| India News

BJP releases list of 88 nominees; ex-Cong leaders among contestants| India News

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its list of 88 candidates, including former Congress leaders Bhupen Kumar Borah and Pradyut Bordoloi, for next month’s Assam assembly election, four days ahead of the last date of nominations on March 23. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari. (X) The party is contesting 89 of the 126 seats, leaving 37 to its allies Asom Gana Parishad (26) and Bodoland Peoples Front (11). “Candidate for Sissiborgaon has not been decided yet. We will finalise that soon,” said Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari near Guwahati, from where he has won five consecutive elections since 2001. Borah, who joined the BJP last month, will contest from Bihpuria. Pradyut Bordoloi, who quit as the Congress Lok Sabha member from Nagaon and switched sides on Wednesday, has been fielded from Dispur. Turncoat Congress lawmakers Sashi Kanta Das and Kamalakhya De Purkayastha have been given tickets from the Raha and Katigorah seats. Another Congress lawmaker, Basanta Das, who joined …

Gaurav Gogoi among 42 candidates in Congress first list for Assam polls

Gaurav Gogoi among 42 candidates in Congress first list for Assam polls

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Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi. File | Photo Credit: ANI Gaurav Gogoi, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, figures in the first list of 42 candidates released by the Congress for the Assam Assembly elections on Tuesday (March 3, 2026). Elections to the 126-member House are expected in April. The list, released by the party’s Central Election Committee, includes a mix of experienced leaders and new faces. The Congress has retained five sitting MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly Debabrata Saikia (Nazira constituency), and fielded former State president Ripun Borah from Barchalla. Mr. Borah returned to Congress after spending a few years in the Trinamool Congress. The party is fielding Mr. Gogoi from the Jorhat Assembly constituency in eastern Assam, where a keen contest between Congress and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is anticipated. The bête noire of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mr. Gogoi won the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Mr. Gogoi is an Ahom, a community that has been demanding the Scheduled Tribe status …