The NDA has been in power in the state since 2016 and looks indomitable at present. The Congress party is led by Gaurav Gogoi, while the BJP is led by incumbent Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. “I strongly feel that the BJP’s seats will get reduced although NDA is likely to retain power,” he further stated. Both the NDA – BJP, AGP and Bodoland People’s Front – and the Opposition alliance – Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPI(M), CPI(ML) and All Party Hill Leaders Conference – have their strengths and weaknesses. The NDA has been in power since 2016, and anti-incumbency could be a major factor against it.

Source: Indian Express April 05, 2026 18:41 UTC