Assam Assembly elections 2026: Gaurav Gogoi suffers huge defeat in Jorhat
Overall, Hitendra Nath Goswami polled 69,439 votes in the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, restricting Gaurav Gogoi to 46,257 votes.
Overall, Hitendra Nath Goswami polled 69,439 votes in the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, restricting Gaurav Gogoi to 46,257 votes.
Early trends from Assam show Congress performing poorly across most parts of the state, with very few seats where it is ahead. The results suggest a strong shift in voter support towards the BJP.
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Assam is waiting for the counting of votes as key constituencies across the state prepare to decide the final result. Important seats in different regions will play a big role in shaping which party forms the next government.
The Congress party had on Sunday claimed that the Assam CM's wife possesses passports from UAE, Antigua-Barbuda and Arab Republic of Egypt.
The political battle in Assam intensifies as Sarma and Gogoi exchange allegations over foreign links, with their family members now directly pulled into the controversy.
The Assam CM added that the exercise was meant to demonstrate how easily such entities can be created. “Tech is not just available to Cong, it is available to us too. Say hello to ‘GauravElizabeth786’,” he said.
A political clash in Assam intensifies as Congress questions alleged foreign links of the Chief Minister, while the government dismisses the claims and points to an ongoing verification process.
A political storm erupts in Assam as claims of foreign links and passport allegations dominate campaign discourse, adding fresh tension ahead of voting day.
A bitter political clash has erupted in Assam ahead of polling day, with Congress raising serious allegations and Himanta Sarma responding with threats of legal action and jail.
