Assam Polls: Opinion Poll Predicts BJP Win, CM Himanta Cautions Against Complacency

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News18•05-01-2026, 09:58
Assam Polls: Opinion Poll Predicts BJP Win, CM Himanta Cautions Against Complacency
- •An opinion poll projects BJP to secure a third consecutive term in Assam, winning 69-74 seats in the 126-member assembly.
- •CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted, urging party workers not to be complacent as crucial NDA seat-sharing talks are still pending for the 2026 elections.
- •The poll, conducted between Nov 15 and Dec 31, 2025, estimates NDA to win around 90 seats, with Congress projected for 25-29 seats.
- •BJP is predicted to get 39% vote share, slightly ahead of Congress's 37%.
- •Seat-sharing discussions within NDA are expected to conclude by February, after which the political landscape will become clearer.
Why It Matters: Despite favorable poll predictions, CM Himanta alerts BJP workers against complacency, citing pending seat-sharing.
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