Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Parties Gear Up for Vote Counting

As Assam gears up for the vote counting of the 2026 Assembly elections, both the ruling NDA coalition and the Congress-led opposition are optimistic about their chances of forming the next government. With a record voter turnout of 85.96%, the stakes are high as parties like the BJP, Congress, and AGP express confidence in their performances. The BJP anticipates a significant majority, while the Congress claims to have regained ground in key constituencies. The outcome of this election could reshape the political landscape in Assam, making it a pivotal moment for all parties involved.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 10:10 IST

Vote Counting Set to Begin

A file image of Supporters of arch-rivals Congress and the BJP during nomination filing in Guwahati . (AT Photo)

Guwahati, May 3: As the counting of votes for the Assam Assembly elections approaches on May 4, both the ruling NDA coalition led by the BJP and the Congress-led opposition alliance are optimistic about their chances of forming the next government in Dispur.

The counting process will kick off at 8 am on Monday, with the final results anticipated by the evening.

State BJP chief spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay expressed confidence, stating, “The NDA is poised to achieve a two-thirds majority, potentially even reaching a three-digit figure. The BJP alone will surpass the halfway mark and secure a majority independently.”

He emphasized that the ruling coalition has met the expectations of the public.

“Over the past decade, the state has experienced comprehensive development and stability. The people of Assam are pleased with our governance,” Upadhyay remarked, suggesting that the Congress and other opposition parties would primarily be limited to Muslim-majority constituencies.

Conversely, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) vice president Mehdi Alam Bora asserted that the opposition coalition will reclaim power.

“Based on feedback from the ground, we believe the Congress will secure at least 65 seats on its own. Together with our allies, we anticipate exceeding 70 seats. The Congress is performing well across Assam, even in areas where we were not competitive until recently,” he stated.

Bora also noted that the ruling coalition is facing significant anti-incumbency sentiments.

“The NDA government has faltered on multiple fronts. For them, development has merely meant constructing a few flyovers in urban areas. Additionally, there is a severe unemployment crisis. The youth are disillusioned due to a lack of job opportunities and income. Moreover, the populace is weary of the BJP's divisive and communal politics,” he added.

AGP vice president Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee mentioned that the NDA partner aims to improve upon its performance from 2021, when the regional party secured nine seats.

“The AGP has garnered support from various segments of Assam’s society this time. We expect our individual seat count to be in double digits. Even in minority-dominated regions, our candidates have put up a strong fight against the Congress. The NDA government has delivered, and the electorate is satisfied with our performance. We are confident that the NDA will form the government for a third consecutive term, securing over 80 seats. The people of Assam recognize that there is no viable alternative to the NDA,” Bhattacharjee stated.

Meanwhile, the AIUDF claimed to have regained significant ground in these Assembly elections after a disappointing performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

“We expect to win between nine to 12 seats. We have largely restored our previous support base in Muslim-majority areas that we had lost to the Congress. Our performance will surpass that of the Lok Sabha elections, and the AIUDF's vote share will also increase this time,” said AIUDF general secretary Haidor Hussain Bora.

The polling for the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly took place in a single phase on April 9, marking a return to single-phase elections after many years. The voter turnout was recorded at 85.96%, the highest ever. A total of 722 candidates, both male and female, contested in this election.

In the ruling NDA coalition, the BJP fielded candidates in 90 constituencies, while the AGP contested in 26 and the BPF in 11. In the Sivasagar LAC, the BJP and AGP engaged in a ‘friendly contest’.

In the opposition six-party alliance, the Congress contested 99 seats, while the Raijor Dal fielded candidates in 13, the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) in 10, the CPI(M) in two, and the CPI(ML) Liberation in one constituency. The Congress and Raijor Dal had ‘friendly contests’ in two seats.

Other parties included the AIUDF, which contested in 30 seats, the UPPL in 18, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 18, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) in 22, the Communist Party of India (CPI) in three, and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) in 16 seats.

In the previous 2021 Assembly elections, the BJP secured 60 seats, while its allies AGP won nine and UPPL six. The Congress obtained 29 seats, the AIUDF 16, the BPF four, and one seat each was won by the CPI(M) and an Independent candidate.