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BJP-Led Alliance Secures Sweeping Victory in Assam Panchayat Polls

The NDA dominated rural local bodies statewide, with only Hailakandi producing a hung board while counting continues in parts of Lower Assam.

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with state BJP President Dilip Saikia at a news conference in Guwahati on Tuesday (PTI)
Assam Panchayat Elections 2025
Himanta Biswa Sarma

Overview

  • The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) captured nearly all Zila Parishad seats across Assam, reflecting strong rural support ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
  • In Sivasagar district, the BJP won 11 of 12 Zila Parishad seats, with the AGP securing the remaining one, while Raijor Dal suffered a significant defeat in its home turf.
  • Hailakandi district emerged as the only hung board, with BJP and Congress winning three seats each and independents holding the balance of power in the eight-seat Zila Parishad.
  • The Raijor Dal, contesting its first Panchayat elections, managed to win only three Zila Parishad seats statewide, falling short of expectations.
  • Ballot counting remains ongoing in some Lower Assam districts, with the Assam State Election Commission confirming delays in finalizing results.