Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Will Himanta return to seat of power?
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Assam held assembly elections April 9, 2026, for all 126 seats in a single phase. BJP promised a Uniform Civil Code, stricter laws against alleged illegal immigration, and increased women's welfare payments from Rs 1,250 to Rs 3,000 monthly. Congress contested 98 seats in alliance with regional parties. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma predicted NDA would win 90-100 seats, with BJP exceeding 70 seats.
Key Entities
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