Assam Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates: BJP sweep in Assam with 92 seats, pollsters predict

Assam Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates: With voting for the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections concluding on April 9, the focus has now shifted to exit poll projections, which are expected to be released after 6:30 pm in accordance with Election Commission rules. These early estimates are likely to offer the first glimpse of the possible outcome before official counting begins.Votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, along with Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry, will be counted on May 4, with results for all five states to be declared the same day.Assam recorded a final voter turnout of 85.9%, the highest in the state’s history. The strong participation across both rural and urban areas signals heightened political engagement and could play a decisive role in shaping the final outcome.The current 126-member Assembly reflects a coalition-driven mandate. The BJP leads with 64 MLAs, supported by allies AGP (9), UPPL (7) and BPF (3). The opposition is led by the Congress with 26 seats, followed by the AIUDF with 15, along with one CPI(M) member and an Independent.The numbers highlight the continued importance of alliances in Assam politics. The BJP first came to power in 2016, ending Congress’s 15-year rule, but fell short of a majority on its own. A similar pattern was seen in 2021, with the party again relying on allies to cross the halfway mark of 63 seats. Despite being the dominant force, it has yet to secure a solo majority in the state.The election has been marked by several key battles, with the spotlight on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. As the BJP aims for a third consecutive term, the Congress is attempting a comeback by projecting new leadership, turning the contest into a broader referendum on governance and political direction in the state.Exit polls are surveys conducted with voters immediately after they cast their ballots. As per Election Commission guidelines, exit polls are strictly prohibited until 30 minutes after polling ends in the final phase. ECI will allow 2026 exit poll results after 6.30 pm today.