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Himanta Biswa Sarma brings BJP back for third straight term in Assam with 82 seats
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026

Welfare and demographic pressure tipped the scale
Himanta Biswa Sarma has led the BJP to a historic Assam win, securing 82 seats and a third consecutive term. His campaign leaned heavily on welfare promises like Orunodoi while pairing them with a hard line on demographic change. The result follows years of major policy pushes and infrastructure development that have helped cement Sarma’s political momentum.
- BJP won 82 seats under Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Orunodoi welfare scheme helped drive support
- Aggressive stance on demographic change shaped messaging
- Infrastructure and policy initiatives reinforced his tenure
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