Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam and leader of the BJP-led NDA alliance, celebrated a landslide victory in the 2026 assembly elections [1].
The result solidifies the alliance's grip on the state's governance and reflects a continued voter preference for the BJP's developmental agenda in Northeast India.
Vote counting began on May 4, 2026, with results announced on May 5 [2]. The BJP led the proceedings, securing approximately 80 seats in the 126-seat Assam Legislative Assembly [3, 4]. Sarma, who contested from the Jalukbari constituency, said the outcome was a historic mandate [5].
Sarma said the victory was a result of voter trust and the effective delivery of governance and development. He also said the win was due to the organizational strength of the BJP-led alliance [1, 5].
"The people have once again blessed the alliance to form the government for a third consecutive term under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Sarma said [5].
"This is a historic mandate," Sarma said [5].
The victory allows the NDA to maintain its policy trajectory in the state. Sarma said the result validates the alliance's approach to administration and regional growth, a strategy that has now seen them through three consecutive election cycles [5].
“"This is a historic mandate."”
The decisive victory for the BJP-led NDA in Assam reinforces the party's dominance in Northeast India. By securing a third consecutive term with a significant majority, the alliance has a clear mandate to implement its development and governance policies without significant legislative obstruction, further consolidating the influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in the region.
