Assam 2026 Polls: Can Sarma hold power or Gogoi shift the tide?
Assam 2026 Polls: Can Sarma hold power or Gogoi shift the tide?
As Assam heats up for 2026 polls, Himanta Biswa Sarma battles Gaurav Gogoi in a high-stakes race shaped by post-delimitation maps, identity and development.
Spring in Assam brings more than Bihu fragrances and celebrations. The political heat is rising as the state heads into the 2026 assembly polls, with the BJP aiming for a solo majority against a resurgent Congress. The main contest pits sitting CM Himanta Biswa Sarma against Gaurav Gogoi, in a campaign charged with emotive issues from identity politics to development and the handling of security concerns. A new layer to the race is the post-delimitation redraw, which has reshaped constituencies and altered electoral arithmetic, especially in seats with significant minority populations. These changes add complexity to an already keenly watched battle over whether the BJP can extend its governance model in Assam on its own terms.
