#Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma to Be Sworn In as Assam CM for Second Consecutive Term

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to begin his second consecutive term as Assam Chief Minister today. Four NDA MLAs will also take oath as ministers at the ceremony in Guwahati.

SC Grants Anticipatory Bail to Congress Leader Pawan Khera

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in an Assam Police FIR linked to allegations of defamation, forgery and criminal conspiracy.

Assam Votes — BJP Hunts for a Historic Third Term

Legislative assembly elections were held in Assam on April 9, 2026 to elect 126 members of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Results will be declared on May 4, 2026. The tenure of the current assembly is scheduled to end on May 20, 2026.

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Vote Today — The Full State-by-State Breakdown

The 2026 assembly elections — today's batch, and Tamil Nadu and West Bengal voting April 23 and 29 — collectively elect 824 legislators across five legislative assemblies. Together they function as the largest political barometer.

Assam Votes Today: 2.49 Crore Voters, 126 Seats, and the BJP's Biggest Test in the Northeast

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is contesting 89 seats as part of the NDA alliance, while its allies — Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) — are contesting 26 and 11 seats respectively.