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Gogoi accuses BJP of theft, questions Assam election security after exit polls
Gaurav Gogoi alleged security lapses, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms and accusing the ECI of inaction. Exit polls released April 29, 2026, projected a BJP-led NDA majority in Assam, with the Congress on the margins, following Assam’s April 9 polls that saw high turnout. The piece also notes Gogoi’s critique of the BJP and his assertion of shifting support toward Congress.
Why It Matters
The report highlights allegations about election security and the political implications of exit polls in Assam, signaling potential shifts in party support before results are declared.
Timeline
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Gogoi alleges security lapses, accuses BJP of theft, comments on party shifts
May 2, 2026
Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Congress, alleged lapses in election security, claiming BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote areas of Assam and questioning the ECI and its security forces. He stated, 'It is clear that BJP can't win on its own and it just wants to save itself through theft.' Gogoi also criticized exit polls as a 'TRP game' and claimed there is movement away from BJP toward the Congress, suggesting a shift within the BJP and its allies in favor of Congress.
Exit polls project NDA majority; Congress on the margins
April 29, 2026
Exit polls released on Wednesday evening (April 29, 2026) for the Assam contest indicate a clear majority for the incumbent government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with most pollsters projecting a third consecutive term for the BJP in Assam. The projections place the Indian National Congress on the margins, offering little momentum to Gogoi’s campaign.
Assam polls held across all 126 constituencies with high turnout
April 9, 2026
Assam went to the polls across all 126 constituencies on April 9, 2026, recording a turnout of over 85%, described as one of the highest in recent years. The reporting noted a surge in voting in both rural and urban areas. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, sought a third consecutive term, while the Indian National Congress (INC) under Gaurav Gogoi aimed to regain ground. The campaign was characterized as a direct contest between Sarma and Gogoi, with exchanges between the two leaders highlighted.