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Assam Exit Poll 2026 Predicts BJP Victory Again Can Himanta Sarma Deliver a Second Term

Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Assam Exit Poll 2026 Predicts BJP Victory Again Can Himanta Sarma Deliver a Second Term

High turnout may be the quiet game changer for BJP

Assam exit polls for 2026 are pointing to a second consecutive term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP-led NDA, with high voter turnout strengthening the ruling party’s chances. Analysts say Sarma’s blend of governance delivery and identity-focused politics has struck a chord, even as the Congress-led alliance tries to ride anti-incumbency sentiment.

  • Exit polls forecast BJP and NDA continuity in Assam
  • High voter turnout is boosting the ruling camp’s prospects
  • Sarma’s governance-plus-identity strategy appears to resonate
  • Congress-led alliance seeks to capitalize on anti-incumbency
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