BJP-led NDA leads in 101 Assam seats as Ranoj Pegu claims decisive win
Synopsis
Early trends in Assam's Assembly election count show the BJP-led NDA leading in 101 of 126 seats, with the Congress-led bloc ahead in just 24. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu is already declaring a decisive mandate, framing the result as a voter rejection of opposition narratives — and a vindication of the 'double-engine' government model.
Key Takeaways
The BJP-led NDA is leading in 101 seats of the 126-member Assam Assembly as of early counting on 4 May .
The Congress -led opposition alliance is ahead in only 24 constituencies .
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu claimed voters rejected Congress' "false narratives" in favour of the BJP's development agenda.
Assam recorded a voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of over 2.50 crore during polling on 9 April .
A total of 722 candidates , including 59 women , contested across 126 seats.
Guwahati, 4 May — With vote counting underway in Assam, state Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Monday declared that early trends point to a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), asserting that voters have backed the alliance's development agenda over what he called the opposition's "false narratives".
Early Trends and Seat Count
According to early trends, the NDA is leading in 101 seats of the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly, crossing the majority mark comfortably. The Congress-led opposition alliance, by contrast, is ahead in just 24 constituencies, reflecting a significant gap in early counting.
What Ranoj Pegu Said
Speaking to reporters, Pegu took a direct swipe at the Congress, alleging the party attempted to mislead voters through what he termed "false narratives". He said the electorate rejected such claims and instead chose the BJP for its focus on development under the "double-engine" government model — a phrase the BJP has used to describe the advantage of having the same party in power at both the state and Centre. Pegu further argued that voters had firmly turned their backs on Congress' vote-bank politics, and that the emerging verdict reflects a clear preference for governance centred on growth, infrastructure, and welfare in Assam.
Election Background
Polling for the Assam Assembly elections was held on 9 April, recording an impressive voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of more than 2.50 crore. A total of 722 candidates contested across the 126 seats, including 59 women contenders.
Party-wise Candidate Count
The Congress fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) contested 30 seats. Among NDA allies, the Asom Gana Parishad fielded 26 candidates, while the Bodo Peoples' Front contested 11 seats. Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal fielded 13 candidates, Assam Jatiya Parishad contested 10, CPI(M) three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference two seats. Other parties including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), United People's Party Liberal (18 seats each), All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) (22 seats), and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (16 seats) also participated, alongside 258 Independent candidates.
What Comes Next
With the NDA's early lead appearing robust, attention will now shift to the final seat tally and whether the alliance surpasses its previous performance in the state. The final results are expected to set the political tone in Assam for the next five years, with implications for the BJP's broader northeastern strategy ahead of national elections.
Point of View
If it holds, would be a landslide — not merely a win. What is notable is how quickly BJP leaders like Pegu moved to frame the result as an ideological verdict against Congress' vote-bank politics, rather than a conventional electoral outcome. That framing matters: it positions the result as a mandate for governance continuity and pre-empts any opposition argument about anti-incumbency. The 85.96 per cent turnout is also unusually high and deserves scrutiny — high turnout in Assam has historically cut both ways, and the final seat distribution will reveal whether the NDA's ground organisation converted that participation effectively across all demographic groups.
NationPress
4 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early results of the Assam Assembly election 2025?
Early trends on 4 May show the BJP-led NDA leading in 101 of 126 seats in the Assam Assembly, while the Congress-led opposition alliance is ahead in 24 constituencies. Counting is still underway and final results are awaited.
Who is Ranoj Pegu and what did he say about the Assam election results?
Ranoj Pegu is Assam's state Education Minister and a senior BJP leader. He stated that early trends indicate a decisive NDA victory, alleging that voters rejected Congress' 'false narratives' and chose the BJP for its development-focused 'double-engine' government model.
When was the Assam Assembly election held and what was the voter turnout?
The Assam Assembly election was held on 9 April, recording a voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of more than 2.50 crore voters.
How many candidates contested the Assam Assembly election?
A total of 722 candidates contested across 126 seats, including 59 women contenders. Congress fielded the most candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90.
Which parties are part of the NDA alliance in Assam?
The NDA in Assam comprises the BJP along with allies including the Asom Gana Parishad, which fielded 26 candidates, and the Bodo Peoples' Front, which contested 11 seats.
