Guwahati, April 11: Atul Bora, president of the Asom Gana Parishad, has expressed strong confidence that the ruling National Democratic Alliance will secure a decisive victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, projecting that the coalition could win around 90 seats in the 126-member.
Speaking to reporters in Golaghat following the conclusion of polling, Bora described the high voter turnout as a reflection of Assam’s robust democratic spirit. He asserted that both AGP and the Bharatiya Janata Party are likely to improve their seat tallies, reinforcing the NDA’s electoral strength.
The elections witnessed a record turnout on April 9, with participation reaching approximately 85.38 per cent, surpassing the 82.04 per cent recorded in the 2021 Assembly polls. The unprecedented voter engagement has led to differing interpretations among political parties.
Under a structured seat-sharing arrangement, the BJP contested around 89 seats, while AGP fielded candidates in 26 constituencies as its principal regional ally. The Bodoland People’s Front contested 11 seats, primarily in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
On the other hand, the opposition camp, led by Gaurav Gogoi, has interpreted the high turnout as an indication of a desire for political change. In contrast, NDA leaders have maintained that the strong participation reflects public support for the incumbent government’s development agenda.
Echoing this view, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the election as a “movement” aimed at protecting Assam’s culture, identity, and land. He also noted that voter turnout in several polling stations reportedly exceeded 95 per cent, highlighting the scale of participation.
With polling now complete, attention shifts to the counting of votes scheduled for May 4, when the electoral fate of 722 candidates will be decided.
