Live Breaking News & Updates on Assam assembly elections 2021

Stay informed with the latest breaking news from Assam assembly elections 2021 on our comprehensive webpage. Get up-to-the-minute updates on local events, politics, business, entertainment, and more. Our dedicated team of journalists delivers timely and reliable news, ensuring you're always in the know. Discover firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and exclusive interviews, all in one convenient destination. Don't miss a beat — visit our webpage for real-time breaking news in Assam assembly elections 2021 and stay connected to the pulse of your community

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma | From student leader to CM
Updated:
Updated:
From regional identity politics to BJP, Sarma’s career has evolved over the years
Share Article
From regional identity politics to BJP, Sarma’s career has evolved over the years
A student leader, Congress Minister-turned-rebel and now the much-feted Chief Minister of BJP-ruled Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, has covered almost the entire spectrum of politics in Assam with reassuring ease.
The position of Chief Minister was the culmination of a political journey that started as a teenager; one in which he successfully moved from the politics of cultural and regional identity to the BJP’s overarching idea of “one nation, one culture”.

Bangladesh , Guwahati , Assam , India , Tarun-gogoi , Hiteshwar-saikia , Himanta-biswa-sarma , Rashtriya-swayamsevak-sangh , Bhrigu-kumar-phukan , Asom-gana-parishad , Rahul-gandhi , Prafulla-kumar-mahanta

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Assam's 15th CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Assam’s 15th CM
Updated:
Updated:
Outgoing CM Sarbananda Sonowal proposed his name after tendering resignation to Governor Jagdish Mukhi
Share Article
Outgoing CM Sarbananda Sonowal proposed his name after tendering resignation to Governor Jagdish Mukhi
Himanta Biswa Sarma will be the 15th Chief Minister of Assam.
Outgoing Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal proposed his name as the BJP Legislature Party leader soon after tendering his resignation to Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Sunday.
State BJP president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and the newly-elected Nandita Garlosa seconded Mr. Sonowal.
Mr. Sarma, who became the BJP’s chief poll strategist after switching over from the Congress in 2015, was later named as Mr. Sonowal’s successor.

Asom-gana-parishad , Ranjeet-kumar-dass , Sarbananda-sonowal , Himanta-biswa-sarma , Nandita-garlosa , Legislature-party , United-people-party-liberal , Chief-minister , Chief-minister-sarbananda-sonowal , Governor-jagdish-mukhi , United-people , Party-liberal

Assam: Sarbananda Sonowal Resigns, Himanta Biswa Sarma Set To Become New CM Of Northeastern State

Assam Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma.
BJP's lead strategist in northeastern states and party's senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma would be the next Chief Minister of Assam as he on Sunday was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party by the newly elected MLAs.
The 52-years-old leader was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held at the Assam assembly campus.
The incumbent Chief Minister (CM) Sarbananda Sonowal has tendered his resignation to state Governor Professor Jagdish Mukhi as state cabinet minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to become the new CM of the northeastern state.

Nadda , Uttaranchal , India , New-delhi , Delhi , Jagdish-mukhi , Amit-shah , Sarbananda-sonowal , Himanta-biswa-sarma , Union-home , Chief-minister , Governor-professor-jagdish-mukhi

Assam BJP dissolves minority cell after poor performance in Muslim-dominated seats

The party’s lone Muslim MLA lost the Sonai seat in Barak Valley to his AIUDF rival.

Aminul-haque-laskar , Rajdeep-roy , Karim-uddin-barbhuiya , Bharatiya-janata-party , Sankhyaloghu-morcha , Deputy-speaker-aminul-haque-laskar , Barak-valley , All-india-united-democratic-front , Assam-polls , Assam-elections-2021 , Assam-elections , Election-in-assam

The Lotus in Its Second Spring: How BJP Kept Assam

The Lotus in Its Second Spring: How BJP Kept Assam
Assam's sub-groups of voters with divergent socio-economic realities gave a chance to BJP to erase the anti-CAA sentiments against it.
People light earthen lamps after BJPs win in the Assam Assembly Elections in Majuli district, Sunday, May 2, 2021. Photo: PTI
Rights19 hours ago
At the time of writing this, Bhartiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance seems poised to return to power in Assam with the party riding high on what appears to be its all-time best performance in the state.
This was a significant assembly election for Assam for a number of reasons.

Guwahati , Assam , India , Majuli , Badruddin-ajmal , Asom-gana-parishad , Akhil-gogoi , Asom-jatiya-parishad , Maulana-ajmal , Activists-of-the-bharatiya-janata-party , Assam-assembly-election , Assam-assembly-polls-in-majuli

Assam Congress Who Treasured Its Candidates in Resorts Did it in Vain

Assam Congress Who Treasured Its Candidates in Resorts Did it in Vain
Staring from the days of campaigning by the INC's heavyweights like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi to making promises of 5 Guarantees and hike in daily wages of tea workers, the Congress did all - out of the box strategy to lure voters in Assam.
| 3 May 2021 8:12 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: At the end of the day it was the saffron party's show which led the incumbent government to retain its power in the state of Assam.
It is to be mentioned here that the high voltage election drama which all started from the beginning of 2021 ended in a one-sided affair favoring the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gohpur , Assam , India , Tamulpur , Guwahati , Jaipur , Rajasthan , Priyanka-gandhi-vadra , Himanta-biswa , Rupjyoti-kurmi , Rangja-khungur-basumatary , Ripun-bora

Analysis | Rise in the east helps Bharatiya Janta Party clinch Assam

Analysis | Rise in the east helps Bharatiya Janta Party clinch Assam
Updated:
Updated:
The saffron camp slipped a bit in the Barak Valley widely considered a stronghold
Share Article
AAA
BJP supporters celebrate after winning majority in Assam in BJP state head office in Guwahati. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR
The saffron camp slipped a bit in the Barak Valley widely considered a stronghold
The eastern region of Assam helped the BJP and its allies clinch Mandate 2021, although they bagged 11 seats fewer than in 2016.
Of the 47 seats in the first phase of polling, the BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) bagged 37 seats, two more than five years ago. These seats covered six Lok Sabha constituencies straddling eastern, northern and parts of central Assam.

Bangladesh , Sibsagar , Assam , India , Assam-valley , Bangladeshis , Asom-gana-parishad , Narendra-modi , Lok-sabha , Maulana-badruddin-ajmal , Akhil-gogoi , Raijor-dal

BJP, allies set to retain power in Assam

Ruling alliance was leading in 78 seats of the 120 seats for which trends were available by 1 p.m.

Badruddin-ajmal , Asom-gana-parishad , Jatiya-parishad , Akhil-gogoi , Raijor-dal , United-people-party , National-register-of-citizens , Bharatiya-janata-party , United-people , Party-liberal , Assam-jatiya-parishad

Assam Election Results: BJP to Rule for a Second Consecutive Term

Assam Election Results: BJP to Rule for a Second Consecutive Term
The party had not announced its chief ministerial candidate.
Politics10 hours ago
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is well on its way to ruling Assam for another term. Currently, the BJP is leading in 74 of the state’s 126 seats. The Congress is leading in 50 seats.
Counting started at 8 am in 331 designated halls where the Election Commission has put in place various measures to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, as the state has witnessed a surge in cases.
A three-tier security apparatus has also been installed outside the counting centres.

New-delhi , Delhi , India , Asom-gana-parishad , Debabrata-saikia , Ripun-bora , Ranjeet-kumar-dass , Sarbananda-sonowal , Himanta-biswa-sarma , United-people-party , Election-commission , While-congress

Assam Poll of Exit Polls Results 2021: Who is Winning Assam Election

BJP Likely To Retain Power In Assam, Predicts Poll Of Exit Polls
2021 Poll of Exit Poll India: The Assam Assembly elections results will be declared on May 2.
Updated: April 29, 2021 8:12 pm IST
Poll of Exit Poll 2021: Assam voted in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6 (File)
Guwahati:
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to retain power in Assam, NDTV's poll of exit polls, an aggregate of exit polls, has predicted.
The BJP is expected to win 72 of 126 seats. The Congress is likely to win 53 seats, says the poll of exit polls.
The India Today-Axis My India exit poll has predicted wins in 75-85 seats for the NDA. The Congress's grand-alliance is likely to win 40-50 seats, it says.

India , Badruddin-ajmal , Asom-gana-parishad , National-democratic-alliance , Election-commission , Predicts-poll-of-exit-polls , Exit-poll , India-today-axis-my , Assam-exit-polls-2021 , Assam-assembly-elections-2021 , இந்தியா , பட்ருட்டின்-அஜ்மல்