Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrived in Guwahati, Assam on Saturday to ensure the safety of Congress MLAs ahead of the counting of votes for the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for May 4. His visit aims to prevent any potential poaching of MLAs, a tactic he is known for in Congress circles. Shivakumar, alongside former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, plans to hold meetings with Congress candidates as the party prepares for the election results. Despite several exit polls suggesting a comfortable victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Shivakumar remains skeptical, stating he does not trust their accuracy due to their small sample sizes. He believes the Congress alliance will secure power in Assam, asserting that voters are ready for a change. Exit polls indicate the NDA could win between 88-100 of the 126 seats, while the Congress-led alliance is projected to secure 24-36 seats.