With the counting of votes for the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for May 4, the Congress-led opposition alliance, including leaders like D. K. Shivakumar (Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka), has expressed confidence in securing power. During a strategy meeting in Guwahati, they dismissed exit polls that favor the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance, arguing that such polls often misrepresent voter sentiment. Shivakumar highlighted that many voters may have felt pressured not to disclose their true preferences due to government influence. Feedback from constituencies indicates significant anti-incumbency sentiment against ruling party candidates. The opposition is also concerned about the integrity of the counting process, alleging potential misuse of administrative resources to sway results. To address this, they have briefed their candidates on protocols and deployed legal teams in both Guwahati and Delhi to monitor the counting process. The opposition remains optimistic that the results will reflect the electorate's desire for change.