Guwahati, May 4: The numbers are settling, and the picture is sharpening.
Latest trends from across Assam indicate that the National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, has crossed the majority mark and is now leading in over 99 seats in the 126-member Assembly. The strong showing places the alliance firmly on course to form the next government as counting continues.
The Indian National Congress remains behind but is holding ground in select pockets, preventing a complete sweep.
On the infographic, the split is increasingly clear. The BJP’s tally is well past the halfway mark, while the Congress and other parties are scattered across fewer constituencies. The widening gap points to a strong mandate taking shape through the day.
Counting began early this morning under tight security, with postal ballots setting the initial trend before EVM rounds began defining the broader outcome. Officials say the process has remained smooth so far, even as crowds gather outside counting centres, closely tracking every update.
What stands out is not just the lead, but its spread. From Upper Assam to central districts, and parts of the Barak Valley, the BJP’s advantage appears geographically consistent—pointing to consolidation rather than isolated victories.
The campaign leading up to this moment was intense. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma foregrounded governance and delivery, while opposition leaders, including Gaurav Gogoi, pushed back on economic issues and local concerns.
Now, the rhetoric has given way to arithmetic.
If these trends hold, Assam is poised to return the BJP-led alliance to power for a third straight term—signalling continuity in the state’s political trajectory. For now, the screens tell the story: numbers rising, leads firming, and a verdict steadily taking shape. The incumbency code appears to have been cracked.
