Congress' robust election campaign in Assa, the BJP has emerged victorious in the state for the second consecutive term.
As per the Election Commission, the NDA is poised to win 72 seats as against that of UPA's 51.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma, Parimal Suklabaidya and state president Ranjeet Kumar Dass were notable winners from the BJP.
This was a crucial election for the BJP as the polls took place after the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC)- BJP's flagship ideological programme.
Meanwhile, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been instrumental in scripting the BJP's victory, has so far only hinted that the next Chief Minister will be from the Saffron party.
Ten parties, led by the Congress, had formed a grand alliance of Opposition with high hopes ahead of the polls. But, this time again the Congress faced a defeat.
As BJP faces defeat in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the NDA for its lone victory in Assam and thanked the people for their 'blessings'.
It is also important to note that the Election Commmission has banned victory roadshows and vehicle rallies amid surging COVID-19 cases.
My friend
— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) May 2, 2021
Assam's hero
Nation's hope#AkhilGogoi pic.twitter.com/E1BarJprP0
“I do hereby tender my resignation from the post of president, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee owning the responsibility of humiliating defeat of my party…Madam, I am extremely saddened and disheartened to inform you that despite my immense hard work, we were unable to combat the divisive and communal politics played by the BJP-RSS,” Ripu Bora wrote in his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
Five years ago, he came and not only contributed to building the prowess of the BJP in Assam but also hoisted the party's flag across the Northeast. Now, on a day when the BJP has retained power in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma can pat himself once again.
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Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government and the CM will also be from BJP, to continue development in the State: Assam Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma pic.twitter.com/P4ZhpG7mTK
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Looks like BJP is all set to form government for second consecutive term in Assam as trends show the Saffron party leading in 77 of 126 assembly constituencies.
Warm congratulations to @sarbanandsonwal Ji and @BJP4India led NDA for registering a resounding win in Assam Legislative Assembly elections, 2021.
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 2, 2021
A victory for Barak-Brahmaputra, Hills & Plains. ??
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) May 2, 2021
Thank you Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji. pic.twitter.com/IzBPDDfXIJ
Jailed activist Akhil Gogoi wins from Sivasagar seat. Lurinjyoti Gogoi loses in both seats
Sonowal won from Majuli constituency with a margin of almost 18,000 votes, defeating INC's Rajib Lochan Pegu
Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has retained his seat from Jalukbari constituency with a margin of 1,01,911 votes.
@BJP4India won Jalukbari LAC-by a margin of 1,01,911 votes.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 2, 2021
It would be my Privilege to represent the constituency for 5th consecutive term.
My gratitude to the people of Jalukbari,Honble PM @narendramodi , HM @AmitShah and national president @JPNadda
JAI AAI ASOM,JAI HIND
Counting is still underway but it is clear that BJP is forming the government once again. This has been possible because of the public cooperation: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal pic.twitter.com/aeeJkMvINU
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Assam: Bharatiya Janata Praty (BJP) workers celebrate by distributing sweets at party office in Guwahati, as official trends show BJP leading in 57 seats. pic.twitter.com/Eh32Irc8Io
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Bhattacharya is leading with 5,616 votes
Sarma, who is contesting from the Jalukbari constituency is leading with a margin of over 14,000 votes, according to EC data
Urgent Action by Heads of Political Parties to prohibit Victory Celebrations during/after Counting, on 2nd May 2021.#AssamElection2021 #AssemblyElection2021 @ECISVEEP @diprassam @SpokespersonECI @rajivkumarec pic.twitter.com/AlcN1GgLxr
— CEO Assam (@ceo_assam) May 2, 2021
All India Congress Committee National General Secretary Jitendra Singh said the trends so far will be reversed in the next two to four hours. "I am still saying that the 'Mahajot' will form the government. Only 3-4 rounds are over at this moment, while counting will continue for more than 15 rounds in most of the seats," said Singh, the in-charge of Assam Congress.
This is the result of the support of the people. We have to wait till the vote-counting is complete but the trend shows that the people are on our side, says CM Sonowal.
(ANI)
Election Commission of India writes to Chief Secretaries to 'prohibit victory celebrations urgently.' (ANI) pic.twitter.com/65BvG6Wynh
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 2, 2021
BJP candidates are leading in 54 seats, while those of its ally AGP in 10 and UPPL in seven.
The Congress has established leads in 26 places and AIUDF in 10. (READ MORE)
As we take a large lead in the seats in early counting, I urge all @BJP4Assam Karyakartas to refrain from crowded celebrations as mandated by @ECISVEEP & endorsed by @BJP4India Nat'l President @JPNadda Ji. Let us be humble & maintain Assam's excellent track record managing #covid
— Baijayant Jay Panda (@PandaJay) May 2, 2021
As per the trends, it is clear that Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Assam: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal#Assam pic.twitter.com/EuxHnucmtD
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
A glimpse of activities in Nagaon Election District, gearing up for the counting of votes. #AssamElection2021 #AssemblyElections2021 @diprassam @ECISVEEP @rajivkumarec @SpokespersonECI pic.twitter.com/egQiFrUFZr
— CEO Assam (@ceo_assam) May 2, 2021
Assam trends: BJP alliance leads in 76, Congress-led Mahajot in 35, others in 4 @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard @khogensingh1
— Prasanta Mazumdar (@prasmaz_tnie) May 2, 2021
EVM Counting begins in Bajali Election District.#AssamElection2021 #AssemblyElection2021 @ECISVEEP @rajivkumarec @SpokespersonECI @diprassam pic.twitter.com/aIbygh3zy8
— CEO Assam (@ceo_assam) May 2, 2021
Most ministers, MLAs lead after round 1 of counting in Assam @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— Prasanta Mazumdar (@prasmaz_tnie) May 2, 2021
Officials ready to begin work at Kaliabor LAC, as Assam steps into Counting Day today,on 2nd May 2021.#AssamElection2021 #AssemblyElection2021 @diprassam @ECISVEEP @SpokespersonECI @rajivkumarec pic.twitter.com/Sny9FCuOk1
— CEO Assam (@ceo_assam) May 2, 2021
One reserved unused Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was found inside a trunk at a counting centre in Assam's Hailakandi on Saturday evening, a day before the counting of polls are scheduled to begin.
As per a statement, District Election Officer Megh Nidhi Dahal along with returning officers rushed to the spot where the EVM was detected and made an inquiry into it. The contesting candidates also reached the spot.
"On being investigated, it was found that the unused EVM inside a trunk that found its way inadvertently to the counting venue was a reserved one and there were no votes polled therein," the statement said, adding that it was open before the contesting candidates, who were satisfied with the results. (ANI)
The counting of votes for 126 assembly seats in Assam for which polling was held in three phases began on Sunday in 34 districts amid tight security measures.
In all, 946 candidates including 74 female candidates of different political parties including Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress contested the elections.
With the day of the results drawing near, the Congress has shepherded its Assam candidates to a resort at picturesque Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati.
The basic idea is to keep the flock together and away from poachers. (READ MORE)
Counting of votes for #AssamAssemblyPolls to be held at two locations in Dibrugarh, at Dibrugarh Govt Boys Higher Secondary School and Deputy Commissioner Office, Dibrugarh.
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Visuals from both locations as counting to begin at 8 am.#AssemblyElections2021 pic.twitter.com/UXX0CNAtBp
As Per the Post Poll Survey conducted by 'Peoples Pulse', BJP would get 43-48 seats and the Congress seems to attempt to be closing in with 38-43 seats. (READ MORE)
Ahead of D-day, Assam added 3,453 more people positive for the virus on Saturday, while 23 fresh fatalities took the death toll to 1,330, the National Health Mission said in a bulletin.
Assam, in one way, is a vital state for both parties. For the BJP, the state is important not just for the party organisation but also for party ideology – the National Register of Citizens or NRC is its flagship ideological programme.
For the Congress, which is losing almost everywhere, the return to power will give the party much-needed oxygen. (READ MORE)