Asia • 2026-05-04 08:11

Assam 2026 election early trends show opposition leaders trailing

Early results published by The Hindu indicate that major opposition figures are falling behind in Assam. Congress leader Saikia trails by 4,967 votes in Nazira, while BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain leads with 11,607 votes against Saikia's 6,640 in the second round. The data suggest a strong early lead for the BJP in several districts.

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