BJP has secured a significant win in Assam's Jorhat constituency, with Hitendra Nath Goswami defeating Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi by a margin of over 21,000 votes.

The result marks a decisive moment in the constituency's contest, reinforcing the BJP's strong performance in early trends across the state. As counting progressed, Goswami maintained a steady lead, ultimately sealing a comfortable victory in a high-profile electoral battle.

Decisive Contest

Goswami, a seasoned politician and five-term MLA, had established a strong lead early in the counting process. After 12 rounds, he had polled over 59,000 votes compared to Gogoi's nearly 39,500, with only a couple of rounds remaining at that stage. The margin, which initially stood at over 19,000 votes, widened further as counting concluded.

For Gogoi, the contest marked his electoral debut in Assembly polls, despite his experience as a Lok Sabha MP. His loss comes despite a strong parliamentary performance in 2024, when he had won the Jorhat Lok Sabha seat by a substantial margin. However, the Assembly contest presented a different electoral dynamic, ultimately favouring the BJP candidate.

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BJP's Strong Run

The victory in Jorhat aligns with broader trends across Assam, where the BJP appears poised for another dominant showing. Early figures indicate the party crossing the majority mark in the 126-member Assembly, putting it on track for a third consecutive term in power under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.