The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is moving towards a strong victory in the Assam Assembly elections, with leads in 100 seats as counting progresses. The winning trends show the alliance gaining a clear advantage over its rivals, indicating a comfortable position in the race for power.

Vote counting began at 8 am across the state, drawing attention from candidates, their representatives and supporters. A total of 722 candidates were in the fray for 126 Assembly constituencies. The counting process is being carried out at 40 centres spread across 35 districts, where tight security and arrangements have been put in place to ensure smooth proceedings.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, contesting from his stronghold Jalukbari, has registered a third consecutive win. Gaurav Gogoi, who has earlier served as a Member of Parliament, is seeking to enter state politics through the Jorhat seat, but has lost the election.

Badruddin Ajmal, chief of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and a well-known perfume businessman, is also back in state-level politics. After losing his long-held Dhubri Lok Sabha seat in 2024, he is now contesting from Binnakandi. Meanwhile, Akhil Gogoi, who leads the Raijor Dal and is currently a Member of Parliament, is aiming to retain his seat in Sibsagar. Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary is contesting from Tamulpur and is hoping to secure a win.

The numbers reflect a competitive contest with multiple alliances and parties in the field. The ruling NDA consists mainly of the BJP, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and the Bodo Peoples' Front (BPF). Among them, BJP has fielded 90 candidates, while AGP and BPF have put up 26 and 11 candidates, respectively.

On the other side, the opposition alliance is led by the Indian National Congress, which has fielded 99 candidates. It is supported by several regional and national parties. The Raijor Dal has fielded 13 candidates, the Assam Jatiya Parishad has 10, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC) has nominated two candidates.

Apart from these alliances, several other parties are also in the fray. The AIUDF has fielded 30 candidates across constituencies. The Aam Aadmi Party and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) have each contested 18 seats. The All India Trinamool Congress has fielded 22 candidates, while the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has entered 16 candidates into the contest. In addition, 258 Independent candidates are also trying their luck in the elections, adding to the overall competition.

The elections, held on April 9, witnessed a strong response from voters. Assam recorded a high voter turnout of 85.91 per cent, marking a significant level of participation. Notably, the state also saw its highest-ever female voter turnout, which stood at 86.5 per cent. This reflects increased engagement from women voters and highlights the importance of the election across different sections of society.

As counting continues, the leads suggest that the BJP-led NDA is in a strong position to form the government once again. The performance of key leaders and the final seat tally will determine the overall outcome, but the current trends point towards a clear advantage for the ruling alliance.