Lead Story
The return of the Bharatiya Janata Party for a third consecutive term in 2026 reflects a shift, but the scale and nature of the verdict point equally to something more specific, the consolidation of Himanta Biswa Sarma as a governance-centric leader.
This was the first election where he stood clearly as the principal face of the campaign, and the outcome suggests that the mandate is as much about his model of governance as it is about the party. For the first time, the BJP has crossed the majority mark on its own in Assam, improving upon earlier performances that depended on allies. That mandate is rooted in a combination of delivery, administrative depth, and a rare connect with people.
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