Assam Election 2026: Elections may be held in Assam in the first week of April. Himanta Biswa Sarma will again be the CM face.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Election bugle is about to sound in Assam politics. Looking at the latest statements of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the preparations of the Election Commission, it is believed that Assam Assembly elections can be held in the first week of April 2026. BJP has once again placed Himanta Biswa Sarma at the center of its strategy, who is not only the biggest face of the party but is also the main architect of the ‘Victory Strategy’. Dates may be announced in FebruaryChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently indicated that the Election Commission may announce the election dates by the end of February 2026. The tenure of the 126-member state assembly is ending on May 20, 2026, so it is mandatory to complete the voting process between April and May. Political parties have appealed to the Election Commission to fix the polling dates keeping in mind the ‘Bihu festival’. Why is Himanta Biswa Sarma the first choice? Within and outside the BJP, there is almost a consensus that the party will contest the elections under the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma. Some of the main reasons for this are: ‘Assam model’ of development: network of roads, welfare schemes like ‘Arunodai’ and investments like semiconductor plants are considered to be his major achievements. Strong Hindutva image: Strong stance against ‘Miya’ politics and claims of protecting the interests of indigenous communities have given him a strong hold on the ground. Crackdown in opposition: Recent resignation of former Congress President Bhupen Bora and joining of many Congress MLAs to BJP. Sambhavna has further increased his stature. BJP has set the target of ‘Mission 100+’ this time. The Chief Minister has claimed that if elections are held today, the results will be completely in favor of the BJP. This time the party’s focus is on those 103 seats where demographic challenges are more. NDA’s recent victory in Bodoland and Panchayat elections is being considered as a successful ‘trial run’ for 2026. What are the major election issues? Assam elections 2026 will mainly revolve around these issues: Identity: The issue of identifying and expelling illegal immigrants. Development: Infrastructure and technological investment. Employment: Preference to local youth in government jobs. NRC and delimitation. (Delimitation): Impact of the new form of constituencies on elections.