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Amicable seat-sharing with allies helped BJP sweep polls
Opinion

Amicable seat-sharing with allies helped BJP sweep polls

The BJP-led NDA has swept the panchayat elections 2025 in Assam. The first panchayat polls held in the State after the delimitation of constituencies last year drew a lot of attention. With the next Assembly polls in Assam scheduled for March-April 2026, many experts dubbed the rural local bodies'...
Gaurav Gogoi hails Congress candidates as ‘warriors’ after Panchayat polls setback
Assam

Gaurav Gogoi hails Congress candidates as ‘warriors’ after Panchayat polls...

The MP said that nothing is permanent in politics & a lot can change in a year, ahead of 2026 Assembly elections
Raijor Dal falters in Panchayat Polls debut, routed in home turf Sivasagar
Assam

Raijor Dal falters in Panchayat Polls debut, routed in home turf Sivasagar

The party secured 3 ZPs & 19 APs across state; while securing just 1 AP in Sivasagar
BJP sweeps Sivasagar, wins 11 of 12 Zila Parishads; 23 of 27 Anchalik Parishads
Assam

BJP sweeps Sivasagar, wins 11 of 12 Zila Parishads; 23 of 27 Anchalik Parishads

BJP leader Kushal Dowari attributed the party’s success to its focus on progress and development
Barak Valley turns saffron: BJP sweeps Sribhumi, gains ground in Cachar, Hailakandi
Assam

Barak Valley turns saffron: BJP sweeps Sribhumi, gains ground in Cachar,...

In Sribhumi, BJP secured 11 of the 16 Zila Parishad seats, while Congress managed only five
BJP sweeps Biswanath Panchayat Polls, wins all 12 Zila Parishads, 59 AP seats
Assam

BJP sweeps Biswanath Panchayat Polls, wins all 12 Zila Parishads, 59 AP seats

The Congress managed to win just three AP seats, while the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured four
‘Engage with faith leaders, donate blood’: CM urges unity amid Indo-Pak tensions
Assam

‘Engage with faith leaders, donate blood’: CM urges unity amid Indo-Pak tensions

With results of Panchayat polls due on Sunday, Sarma appealed for restraint in political celebrations
Assam records 79.23% voter turnout in peaceful final phase of Panchayat polls
Assam

Assam records 79.23% voter turnout in peaceful final phase of Panchayat polls

The counting of votes for both phases will take place on May 11
Panchayat Polls: Kamrup (M) records 56.84% turnout till 3:30 pm, slightly above state’s 56.71%
Guwahati

Panchayat Polls: Kamrup (M) records 56.84% turnout till 3:30 pm, slightly above...

Rani Chapari recorded the highest turnout in Kamrup Metro, with 68.42% of voters casting their ballots
Panchayat polls: 42.31% turnout by 1:30 pm; Morigaon leads, Dhubri lags
Assam

Panchayat polls: 42.31% turnout by 1:30 pm; Morigaon leads, Dhubri lags

Morigaon led the turnout chart with 49.53%, followed closely by Bongaigaon (45.64%) and Goalpara (45.33%).
Families & first-timers: Kamrup (M) shows up for change on polling day
Assam

Families & first-timers: Kamrup (M) shows up for change on polling day

At Dharapur, one of the more active polling areas, community conversations around local development were front and centre
Panchayat polls: 14 districts cast vote for 216 ZPs, 94 APs & 1139 GPs in Phase 1
Assam

Panchayat polls: 14 districts cast vote for 216 ZPs, 94 APs & 1139 GPs in Phase...

An overall voter turnout percentage of 56.41% at 3.30 pm was recorded at the timing of filing this report
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