The 2026 Assam Assembly elections revealed a significant political shift, with the Congress party achieving notable victories in Muslim-majority constituencies. This change is largely attributed to the decline of the All-India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), which historically represented Bengali-speaking Muslims, who constitute about 35% of Assam's population. The AIUDF's loss of organizational strength led many Muslim voters to consolidate behind Congress, believing it was the only viable option to challenge the ruling BJP. Meanwhile, the BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, effectively consolidated Hindu votes across various demographics, turning the election into a direct ideological contest. Eviction drives in districts such as Darrang and Nagaon further polarized voter sentiments, with many Muslims perceiving these actions as threats while the majority community viewed them as necessary administrative measures. The 2023 delimitation exercise also played a crucial role, redrawing constituency boundaries to create more demographically polarized areas, reducing the number of swing seats where Muslims could influence outcomes. As a result, Congress's competitiveness is now largely confined to Muslim-dominated areas, while the BJP has established dominance in regions with a majority Hindu population, marking a deeper transformation in Assam's political landscape.