NEW DELHI: In the 2026 Assam assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Himanta Biswa Sarma won the Jalukbari constituency with a commanding 1,27,151 votes. He defeated Congress rival Bidisha Neog by a substantial margin of 89,434 votes. The victory underscores the BJP's stronghold in the region and Sarma's enduring popularity among voters.
Previous Electoral Performance
Himanta Biswa Sarma dominated the 2021 elections as well, securing 1,30,762 votes with a 73.52% vote share and a massive 92,677-vote margin over Indian National Congress candidate Romen Chandra Borthakur, who managed only 38,085 votes. Earlier, Sarma had switched from the Congress party, where he won convincingly in 2011.
Election Context and Voter Turnout
Exit polls had predicted a decisive edge for the incumbent government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with most agencies forecasting a third consecutive term for the BJP in Assam. Voting for all 126 constituencies took place on April 9, with turnout exceeding 85%, one of the highest in recent years. Importantly, strong voter participation was evident not only in rural regions but also in urban areas, indicating widespread and energetic engagement across the state.
Jalukbari Constituency Profile
Jalukbari is an assembly constituency in Assam's Kamrup Metro district, part of the Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency. It is an urban seat encompassing parts of Guwahati city, including the Jalukbari locality, known for its educational institutions and connectivity via National Highway 27. The area boasts a high literacy rate above 85% and has around 200,000 electors, comprising a mix of urban professionals, students, and migrants. Voter turnout typically exceeds 70%, supported by numerous polling stations in this growing peri-urban hub.
Broader Election Coverage
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