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Assam election shock Congress reduced to 19 seats as NDA sweeps 102 together

Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Assam election shock Congress reduced to 19 seats as NDA sweeps 102 together

Sar­ma says Congress leans on dynasties to win

Assam assembly elections delivered a major setback for Congress, winning just 19 seats and facing a weakened opposition role. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pointed to Congress’s alleged dependence on dynastic politics. The BJP-led NDA emerged dominant, combining for 102 seats, setting the stage for a strong continuation of the state’s ruling coalition.

  • Congress secured only 19 seats, taking a hit in Assam
  • Sar­ma criticized Congress for relying on dynastic politics
  • BJP-led NDA won decisively with 102 seats together
  • Congress faces a tougher opposition position moving forward
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