Counting is underway across Assam’s 126 Assembly seats with early trends giving BJP an initial edge in several constituencies. Party leaders have expressed confidence as numbers begin to shape the early picture.
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Vote counting for the Assembly elections started at 8 am across multiple states, including Assam. Early signs and political reactions pointed towards an advantage for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In Assam, the counting process is spread across 40 centres located in 35 districts. A total of 722 candidates are in the race for 126 Assembly constituencies.
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By around 9:30 am, early trends showed the BJP leading in 24 seats, giving the party an initial edge.
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The election is being seen as a major political test in the state. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is aiming for a third straight term in power, while opposition parties, including the Congress and regional groups, are hoping to challenge its hold.
The campaign in Assam focused heavily on issues like identity, welfare schemes, and regional development demands.
As numbers began to tilt in favour of the BJP, party leaders expressed strong confidence in forming the government again.
BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav said, “In Assam, the BJP government is going to be formed again, and in other states as well, it seems that people want change.”
Another party leader, Charu Pragya, also supported this view, stating, “In Assam as well, the trends are completely in favour of the BJP.”
BJP candidate from Bihpuria constituency, Bhupen Bora, also reacted positively to the situation. He said, “The people of Assam have united under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma because Assam needs development.”
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