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Assam exit polls 2026: Himanta-led BJP projected to retain govt with strong lead
Exit polls released on April 29, 2026 project the BJP-led Himanta Biswa Sarma government to secure a third term in Assam, with a wide lead over Congress. Assam voters had previously delivered a high turnout across all 126 seats on April 9, 2026, indicating broad participation.
Why It Matters
The projections suggest a strong BJP foothold in Assam, which could influence regional political dynamics and national party strategy ahead of future elections.
Timeline
2 Events
April 29, 2026: Exit polls project BJP-led government to win third term in Assam
April 29, 2026
Exit polls released by multiple agencies indicate a clear majority for the BJP-led government, suggesting a comfortable third term for Himanta Biswa Sarma. P-MARQ projects BJP 82-94 seats; Congress 30-40; others 1-5. Axis My India projects BJP 88-100 seats; Congress 24-36. JVC projects BJP 88-101; Congress 23-33; others 2-5. The poll-of-polls forecasts an average around 90 BJP seats, with Congress near 30 and others around 4-5.
April 9, 2026: Assam votes across all 126 seats with high turnout
April 9, 2026
Assam conducted voting across all 126 seats, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. The surge in voting was observed across both rural and urban areas, indicating broad-based participation.