Election Results

• Assam election results are being counted with the BJP-led NDA aiming for a historic third consecutive victory under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma's leadership. • The election is being closely watched as a key indicator of NDA strength in Northeast India and has political significance for India's broader national political trajectory. • The outcome could influence investor perception of political stability and policy direction in Northeast India's emerging markets and development initiatives.

• BJP's central office in Assam shows early festivities and preparations as vote counting begins for the 2026 assembly elections, with the party aiming for a third consecutive term. • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma faces Congress's Gaurav Gogoi in a key contest, testing BJP's dominance after previous wins. • Results will determine if BJP secures hat-trick amid NDA performance scrutiny and Congress comeback hopes.

• Early trends from West Bengal assembly elections show BJP ahead of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), signaling a potential historic shift in the state's political landscape. • The early leads suggest competitive dynamics across constituencies, though final results remain uncertain as vote counting progresses and trends can shift significantly. • The election results could have implications for Indian politics at the national level and investor sentiment regarding governance and policy continuity in West Bengal's economy.

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