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Himanta Biswa Sarma’s handwritten Assam prediction came true by one seat
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026

A month ago he wrote it down precisely
After BJP’s historic third consecutive win in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted a handwritten note from a month earlier where he predicted a result “one seat better than the best.” His post credited the outcome as a people’s “blessing,” underscoring how closely his early estimate matched the final tally.
- Himanta cited a handwritten note from a month before results
- He predicted a BJP win that was “one seat” better than expected
- The Assam mandate delivered a near-match to his forecast
- Sarma framed the victory as a humbled response to voters
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