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In Assam, the landscape of regional politics is undergoing a profound transformation. The once-mighty Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has ceded influence, finding itself in a subordinate role alongside the BJP. Emerging parties like Raijor Dal and AJP wrestle to carve out their space, while Bodo-centric factions experience an unexpected downturn.

In the heart of Kokrajhar, tea vendor Swaminath Ram interprets the political landscape of Bodoland not through ballot counts, but by eavesdropping on the hopes and fears of his customers. He notes that discussions often revolve around basic needs like jobs and better infrastructure, pointing to Hagrama Mohilary's impact as a catalyst for change.

The BJP secured its first solo majority in Assam by leveraging sharp regional contrasts. While the party dominated upper Assam and the hills, it also made significant inroads in lower and central Assam, and the Bengali-dominated Barak Valley, showcasing broad electoral appeal.

Despite a decline in female candidates, women's representation in the assembly remains unchanged at seven seats. The BJP increased its footprint with four successes, while Congress struggled, winning merely one seat. Independent allies AGP and BPF hit the mark perfectly with their single women candidates securing seats.

In a groundbreaking achievement, the NDA celebrated its third straight victory in Assam, with the BJP obtaining an unprecedented standalone majority. The stunning win, fueled by record voter turnout and new delimitation changes, saw the alliance claim 102 seats.

After winning the BJP a brute majority in the 2026 Assam assembly polls, the question now is whether Himanta Biswa Sarma stands at par with chief ministers like Yogi Adityanath and Devendra Fadnavis, who are widely regarded as disciplined Sangh loyalists and potential next generation leaders of the BJP in the post Modi-Shah era.

TMC, BJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, AAP and AGP have all become weak, second-rung players in states they once dominated. And it doesn’t look like that the BJP juggernaut is stopping anytime soon, even to catch its breath

Navigating a pivotal moment in his political journey, uppl president Pramod Boro stands at a decisive fork in the road. A victory in the Tamulpur seat would not only elevate him to a prominent local representative but also consolidate his influence across multiple governance levels.

In a surprising turn of events just a day before polling in Udalguri, Assam, Congress candidate Suren Daimari announced his resignation from the party. He voiced feelings of betrayal, asserting that the interests of Scheduled Tribes were overlooked. Although he has opted out, his name will still be on the EVMs due to deadlines for candidate withdrawal.

During Assam's assembly elections, a few disturbances erupted in various constituencies, resulting in injuries to approximately 30 individuals and the arrest of seven. A sorrowful turn of events occurred as a polling official lost their life prior to the commencement of voting.