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NDA secures majority in Assam, set to form govt for third straight term
The NDA alliance in Assam has crossed the 68-seat threshold with 77 seats in the 126-member Assembly, enabling a government for a third consecutive term as counting continues. By 7 p.m. on May 4, 2026, BJP had 65 seats, with BPF at 7 and AGP at 5, while NDA was leading in additional seats across the trio.
Why It Matters
This result signals political continuity in Assam under the NDA, potentially influencing regional policy and governance for the next term.
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NDA secures majority in Assam, set to form govt for third straight term
May 4, 2026
As counting progressed in the Assam Assembly elections, the NDA alliance crossed the majority mark of 68 and was on track to form the government for the third consecutive term with a tally of 77 seats. BJP had won 65 seats by 7 p.m., while its allies — BPF with 7 seats and AGP with 5 seats — were leading in 17, 5 and 3 seats respectively.