Assam Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Dispur · Region: North-East · Governed by BJP–AGP–BPF (NDA)

14
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
7
Rajya Sabha seats
126
Assembly seats (MLAs)
—
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Assam is a State in the North-East region of India, with its capital at Dispur. It sends 14 Members to the Lok Sabha and 7 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 126-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (Bharatiya Janata Party), in office since 10 May 2021 (re-elected 2026). In the 2026 Assembly election (9 Apr 2026, turnout 86%), the leading parties won: Bharatiya Janata Party 82, Indian National Congress 19, Asom Gana Parishad 10. The next Assembly election is due in 2031.

Government of Assam

NDA
Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma BJP
In office since
10 May 2021 (re-elected 2026)
Ruling party
Bharatiya Janata Party
Coalition
BJP–AGP–BPF (NDA)
Legislature
Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (126)
Majority mark
64
Next Assembly election
2031
NDA won 102 of 126 seats — the BJP's third successive term in Assam and Congress's lowest-ever tally in the state.

2026 Assam Assembly Election Result

Polled: 9 Apr 2026 · Counted: 4 May 2026 · Turnout: 86%

126Assembly seats
82
19
10
10
BJP 82 INC 19 AGP 10 BPF 10 RD 2 AIUDF 2 AITC 1│ Majority mark: 64
2026 Assam Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
BJPBharatiya Janata Party8265.1%
INCIndian National Congress1915.1%
AGPAsom Gana Parishad107.9%
BPFBodoland People's Front107.9%
RDRaijor Dal21.6%
AIUDFAll India United Democratic Front21.6%
AITCAll India Trinamool Congress10.8%

Assam Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 14 seats

11
3
NDA 11 INDIA 3
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Assam
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
BJPBharatiya Janata PartyNDA9
INCIndian National CongressINDIA3
AGPAsom Gana ParishadNDA1
UPPLUnited People's Party LiberalNDA1

Rajya Sabha: 7 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Assam Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Assam?Himanta Biswa Sarma (Bharatiya Janata Party) is the Chief Minister of Assam, in office since 10 May 2021 (re-elected 2026). The government is formed by BJP–AGP–BPF (NDA).
Which party rules Assam?Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leads the government of Assam, as part of the NDA alliance.
How many Assembly seats are there in Assam?The Assam Legislative Assembly has 126 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 64 for a majority.
When is the next Assembly election in Assam?The next Assam Assembly election is due in 2031. The last one was held in 9 Apr 2026 with a turnout of about 86%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Assam?Assam elects 14 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: BJP 9, INC 3, AGP 1, UPPL 1.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Assam have?Assam has 7 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.