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Dominance across two regions helps BJP-led bloc secure landslide victory in Assam, 2026
The BJP-led North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) won 102 of 126 seats in the Assam Assembly, putting the bloc on track for a third consecutive term. It secured 48.02% of the vote, with a stronger performance than 2021, while rival coalitions and parties recorded smaller seat shares.
Why It Matters
The result consolidates BJP-led influence in Assam and signals momentum for the party in the northeast, potentially influencing regional and national political dynamics.
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NEDA victory announced: 102 of 126 seats; key vote shares
May 04, 2026
The North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) won 102 of 126 seats in the Assam Assembly and secured 48.02% of the vote (up 3.51 points from 2021). The Congress-led ASM won 21 seats; AIUDF two; Trinamool one. The BJP itself won 82 of 90 contested seats with 54.84% of the vote (up 9.13 points). The Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) won 10 of 11 contested seats with 50.76% (up 13.03 points). The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) had 26.42% in contested seats, down 6.49 points, finishing with 10 seats.
Comparison to 2021 Assam Assembly elections
2021
The article notes that the current victory represents an improved tally for the BJP-led alliance compared with the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, indicating a better performance in seats and votes relative to that year.