Assam Election 2026: BJP Wins, Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi Loses Jorhat

The Assam Assembly Elections 2026 have concluded with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing a commanding victory, paving the way for the party's third consecutive term in power. The counting of votes on May 4, 2026, revealed a strong performance by the BJP, which crossed the majority mark in the 126-member assembly, with trends indicating leads in around 100 seats. The Congress-led opposition alliance, which had hoped to challenge the BJP's dominance, is trailing significantly, leading in approximately 20 seats. A major highlight of the election results was the defeat of prominent Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in the Jorhat constituency. Gogoi, a Member of Parliament for Jorhat and the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was making his debut in the state assembly elections. He lost to the seasoned BJP MLA, Hitendra Nath Goswami, by a margin of 23,182 votes. Goswami secured 69,439 votes, while Gogoi received 46,257 votes. Goswami, a five-term MLA, had represented Jorhat thrice as an Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader and twice as a BJP legislator, marking his third consecutive win from the constituency. The BJP also registered victories in other key constituencies. Assam Minister Ranoj Pegu won the Dhemaji seat for the third consecutive time, defeating Congress candidate Sailen Sonowal by a margin of 32,229 votes. Pegu secured 83,649 votes, while Sonowal received 51,420 votes. Additionally, BJP candidate Jiban Gogoi won the newly created Sissibargaon constituency by a margin of 40,593 votes. The Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), an ally of the NDA, also secured wins, with Charan Boro winning the Mozbat seat. Other ministerial candidates from the outgoing BJP government, such as Pijush Hazarika from Jagiroad and Atul Bora from Bokakhat, were also leading or had secured victories. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is a central figure in the BJP's campaign, is leading in his constituency, Jalukbari, and is set to form his third consecutive government. His political strategy, which has focused on infrastructure development, welfare programs, and a narrative centered around Assamese identity and security, appears to have resonated well with the electorate. The BJP's campaign also emphasized its governance achievements and organizational strength, leveraging a coalition of allies including the AGP and BPF. The election results signify a continuation of the BJP's political dominance in Assam, a trend that began with its breakthrough in 2016. The party's ability to consolidate its position and secure a majority, often with the support of its allies, has been a defining feature of its electoral success in the state. The Congress, despite fielding a prominent leader like Gaurav Gogoi, failed to translate its parliamentary presence into a significant assembly victory. The outcome is expected to shape the political discourse in Assam for the coming years, with the BJP solidifying its hold on power and the opposition facing the challenge of regrouping and strategizing for future elections. The polling for all 126 Assembly seats in Assam was held on April 9, 2026, with the counting of votes taking place on May 4, 2026. The election saw a large number of candidates in the fray, with key issues including development, identity politics, and the implementation of policies by the incumbent government being prominent. The results of this election will have significant implications for the political future of Assam and the broader political landscape of the Northeast region.

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