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Assam polls verdict on May 4; counting to decide BJP hat-trick or Congress comeback
The Assam Assembly elections will be decided by vote counting on May 4, 2026, with 40 counting centres across 35 districts. EVMs will be opened to determine whether the BJP-led NDA wins a third term or the Congress regains power, as 722 candidates from 126 constituencies compete.
Why It Matters
The result will determine governing power in Assam and signal broader momentum in national political dynamics between the BJP and Congress.
Timeline
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Counting to begin May 4, 2026
May 3, 2026
As reported, counting of votes for the Assam Assembly elections is scheduled to begin on May 4, 2026, with EVMs opened at 40 counting centres across 35 districts. The process will determine whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third term or the Congress regains power, as 722 candidates from 126 assembly constituencies compete amid tight security.