Sarbanda Sonowal Confident of NDA's Victory in Assam Assembly Elections
Union Minister Sarbanda Sonowal has expressed strong confidence in the NDA's prospects for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, predicting a win of nearly 100 seats. He highlighted the public's enthusiasm during the campaign and praised the NDA government's achievements over the past decade. With over 2.5 million eligible voters and 722 candidates contesting, the elections are set to be a significant event. Voter turnout is being closely monitored, and webcasting has been implemented at polling stations to enhance transparency. As the elections unfold, the participation of citizens is crucial for a vibrant democracy.
Apr 9, 2026, 13:25 IST
NDA's Promising Prospects in Assam Elections
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbanda Sonowal, expressed strong confidence that the NDA, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will achieve a remarkable victory in the Assam Assembly elections, predicting that the coalition will secure around 100 seats. Sonowal stated, "From day one, I have consistently maintained that together with our allies, we will win nearly 100 seats. The enthusiasm shown by the public during our campaign has reinforced my belief in this outcome."
He praised the NDA government's performance over the past decade, noting that citizens have recognized the efforts made under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Sonowal remarked that people feel significant social justice has been delivered, enhancing their lives and establishing the necessary infrastructure for development. There is immense trust in Modi, he added. Meanwhile, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda visited the revered Kamakhya Temple to pray before the elections, urging citizens to actively participate in the democratic process. Panda described the light drizzle on that day as auspicious, emphasizing that it is a festival of democracy and encouraged everyone to exercise their voting rights.
Voting commenced at 7 AM across Assam's 126 constituencies as part of a broader electoral campaign that also includes Kerala and Puducherry. According to the Election Commission of India, the voter turnout was recorded at 17.87% by 9 AM. Over 2.5 million voters are eligible to vote for the 126-member assembly in Assam, with 722 candidates contesting. Among the 25,054,463 voters, there are 12,531,552 men and 12,522,593 women, including 318 transgender voters and 63,423 service voters. Additionally, 642,314 voters belong to the 18-19 age group, 250,006 are over 80 years old, and 205,085 are persons with disabilities.
To strengthen the representation system, the commission has implemented webcasting at all polling stations, as stated in a release. Webcasting has been initiated at all 31,490 polling centers, including 31,486 main polling stations and four auxiliary polling stations.