The ruling BJP-led NDA has secured a historic third consecutive term in Assam, surpassing the 64-seat majority mark in the 126-member assembly. So far, results have been declared for 101 constituencies, BJP has bagged 73 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has won 06 seat and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has secured 8 seats. On the other hand, Congress has gained ten seats, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) clinched two seats while Raijor Dal and TMC have secured one seat each. Meanwhile, as per trends available for the remaining 25 seats, BJP is leading in 9 seats, while its ally – AGP is ahead in 3 and Bodoland People’s Front in 02, Congress is leading in ten seats and Raijor Dal in one seat. BJP candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami has defeated Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat seat. Pijush Hazarika of BJP won against Congress’ Sri Bubul Das in Jagiroad constituency. In Dhemaji, BJP’s Ranoj Pegu won against Sri Sailen Sonowal. In Sissibargaon, the party’s Jiban Gogoi registered a victory against Dulal Chandra Boruah of the Raijor Dal.Assam Agriculture Minister and AGP leader Atul Bora retained Bokakhat assembly constituency, defeating Raijor Dal’s Hari Prasad Saikia. State Finance Minister Ajanta Neog retained the Golaghat assembly constituency for the sixth consecutive term, defeating Congress candidate Bitupan SaikiaBJP candidate and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading over his nearest Congress rival Bidisha Neog in the Jalukbari constituency. Md. Nurul Islam of Congress in surging in Srijangram constituency.AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who is contesting from Binnakandi in Hojai district is leading against AJP’s Rejaul Karim Chowdhury.Polling in the state for all 126 seats was held on 9th of April recording the highest-ever voter turnout of 85.96 percent. The ruling BJP-led NDA’s main constituents are the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodo Peoples’ Front, while the opposition alliance comprises the Congress, Raijor Dal, AJP, CPI(M), All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC) and CPI(ML).
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