The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated in Guwahati on Monday after securing a sweeping victory in the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections [1].
The result reinforces the party's dominance in the region and provides a strong mandate to accelerate development projects across the state [2].
Vote counting began at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026 [3], across 40 counting centres spanning 35 districts [4]. The BJP won the majority of the 126 available Assembly seats [3, 5]. In Jorhat, candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami received 69,439 votes [4].
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP) joined supporters in the capital city to mark the occasion. During the celebrations, Sarma addressed the crowds regarding border security and national identity. "We will not allow any infiltration in Assam," Sarma said [6].
Other party leaders emphasized the weight of the electoral win. Minister Ashok Singhal (BJP) said that the scale of the victory necessitates a focused approach to governance. "This verdict comes with great responsibility," Singhal said [2].
The celebrations in Guwahati were part of a broader trend for the party, which marked victories across four states and one Union Territory [7]. Supporters described the wave of support as a "tsunami of nationalism" during the assembly elections [7].
Party officials said the mandate allows the government to fast-track infrastructure and economic growth. The victory follows a sharp contest against the Congress party, which failed to prevent the BJP's colossal win [5].
“"We will not allow any infiltration in Assam."”
The scale of this victory suggests a significant consolidation of power for the BJP in Northeast India. By securing a massive mandate in the 126-seat assembly, the party has reduced the legislative influence of the opposition, specifically Congress, allowing for a more aggressive implementation of its nationalist and developmental agenda without significant parliamentary deadlock.
