Assam 2026 Exit Polls Indicate Strong Victory for NDA
News18 Exit Poll Assam 2026: Hat-Trick For NDA, Pollsters Predict Landslide Victory With 90-100 Seats
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The exit polls for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections predict a significant victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with projections of winning 90-100 seats. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to secure a second term, while the Congress-led opposition alliance is forecasted to gain 23-33 seats.
- 01NDA projected to win 90-100 seats in the Assam Assembly elections.
- 02Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leads in voter preference with 51.2% support.
- 03Congress-led alliance expected to secure 23-33 seats.
- 04Unemployment identified as the top voter concern at 24%.
- 05AIUDF's support may decline due to tactical voting shifts towards Congress.
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The exit poll projections for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections indicate a decisive mandate for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), suggesting that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to secure a second consecutive term. The NDA is projected to win between 90 and 100 seats, well above the majority mark of 64 in the 126-member Assembly. In contrast, the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASM) is expected to achieve 23 to 33 seats. The NDA's vote share is forecasted at 46.1%, compared to 41.2% for the Congress alliance. Notably, the exit poll highlights that unemployment is the primary concern for voters, followed by illegal immigration and corruption. The final results will be announced on May 4.
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If the NDA's projections hold true, it will reinforce the BJP's dominance in Assam, impacting local governance and policies.
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