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ECI Assam election results LIVE: Himanta Biswa Sarma maintains lead in Jalukbari; Gaurav Gogoi trails in Jorhat
Live counting in Assam on May 4, 2026 shows the NDA leading in early trends with 77 seats to 33 for the Congress-led alliance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leads Jalukbari while Gaurav Gogoi trails in Jorhat, and Kunki Chowdhury trails in Guwahati Central. Exit polls predict a possible NDA majority, with counting and monitoring efforts continuing across the state.
Why It Matters
The results will determine whether the NDA secures a third term in Assam and will influence Northeast political dynamics and policy directions for the coming term.
Timeline
11 Events
Congress observers across counting centers (ANI)
May 4, 2026
ANI reported that Congress has deployed observers across counting centres to closely monitor every round and will escalate complaints to the Election Commission.
Gaurav Gogoi remarks on counting and administration (ANI)
May 4, 2026
Gaurav Gogoi stated to ANI that Congress is awaiting a positive result, raised concerns about unused EVMs and alleged administration negligence, and said observers were deployed and irregularities would be escalated to the Election Commission.
Majority threshold in Assam
May 4, 2026
A party needs 64 seats to win or form a majority.
Female turnout reported at 85.96%
May 4, 2026
Female voter turnout reached 85.96%, slightly higher than male voters.
Security measures for counting process
May 4, 2026
The Election Commission has deployed massive security forces to ensure a peaceful counting process.
Key seats and candidates highlighted
May 4, 2026
The report notes high-stakes contests including Jalukbari, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Golaghat, Guwahati Central, and Dispur, with major candidates such as Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi, Ajanta Neog, Pradyut Bordoloi, and Mira Borthakur Goswami mentioned.
Exit polls project NDA majority; BJP possibly over 100 seats
May 4, 2026
Exit poll projections from Axis My India and Today’s Chanakya suggest NDA headed for a historic third consecutive term, with some surveys predicting the BJP could win over 100 seats; Congress-led ASOM expected to win 25-35 seats.
Guwahati Central: Kunki Chowdhury trails against Vijay Gupta
May 4, 2026
In Guwahati, Gen Z candidate Kunki Chowdhury of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) trails against Vijay Gupta of the BJP.
Himanta Biswa Sarma leads Jalukbari; Gaurav Gogoi trails in Jorhat
May 4, 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading in Jalukbari. Gaurav Gogoi is in a close see-saw battle in Jorhat.
Early trends show NDA leading in 77 seats, Congress-led alliance trails by 33
May 4, 2026
In early trends from the Assam Assembly election 2026, the BJP-led NDA is leading in 77 seats while the Congress-led ASOM alliance trails by 33 constituency wins.
Counting begins across Assam as votes are tallied
May 4, 2026
The Election Commission began counting votes at 8 am across the state to determine the fate of 126 constituencies. The article notes a voter turnout of 85.38%.