Guwahati, May 6: Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel on May 6 formally handed over the results of the recently concluded Assembly elections to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, initiating the constitutional process for the formation of a new government.
A delegation from the CEO’s office, led by Goel, met the Governor at Lok Bhawan and submitted the official list of elected legislators. With this step completed, the Governor is expected to begin consultations to facilitate the formation of the next government.
The National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, secured a decisive mandate, returning to power for a third consecutive term in the 126-member Assembly. The BJP emerged as the dominant force with 82 seats, while its allies—the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodoland Peoples Front—won 10 seats each.
On the opposition front, the Indian National Congress won 19 seats, while its ally Raijor Dal secured two. The All India United Democratic Front also won two seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress opened its account in the state with one seat.
The Assembly elections were conducted in a single phase on April 9, with counting held on May 4. With the results now officially submitted, attention has shifted to the swearing-in of the new government, expected in the coming days.
