Assam Elections: Can BJP Surpass 2021, 2016 Tallies? 5 Key Reasons Why

• BJP's strong development agenda, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's popularity, and beneficiary schemes are expected to yield electoral dividends.
• The politics of polarization, particularly on immigration from Bangladesh, resonates with indigenous voters and benefits the BJP.
• High-profile defections from Congress, including Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, have damaged the opposition's perception.
• The 2023 delimitation of constituencies significantly reduced the number of Muslim-dominated seats, impacting Congress/AIUDF.
• The opposition's six-party alliance, despite appearing formidable on paper, has limited organizational strength and impact in key areas.