Counting for the Jorhat Assembly constituency begins today (May 4), with the high-profile seat in Upper Assam closely watched amid a direct contest between BJP veteran Hitendra Nath Goswami and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
The constituency is seen as one of the key political battlegrounds in the region, drawing statewide attention as results start to unfold.
Jorhat, located in Upper Assam, is considered a politically significant seat with a history of closely fought elections. The constituency forms part of the Jorhat Lok Sabha segment and has long been a stronghold influenced by established regional and national party dynamics. This election has gained added importance due to shifting political narratives and renewed competition between the BJP-led alliance and the Congress-led opposition.
Contesting Candidates
The main contest is between BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
Hitendra Nath Goswami is a five-time MLA and senior BJP leader who previously represented the constituency three times as an AGP candidate before joining the BJP in 2014. He also served as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2016 to 2021, giving him significant legislative experience and local political presence.
Gaurav Gogoi, a three-time Lok Sabha MP and prominent Congress leader, is contesting the Assembly polls from Jorhat for the first time. He currently leads the Congress-led opposition alliance of six parties.
Last Election Result
In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, Hitendra Nath Goswami retained the Jorhat seat for the BJP, defeating Congress candidate Rana Goswami by a margin of 6,488 votes.
Vote share and political background
Jorhat has witnessed fluctuating political preferences over the years, with both regional and national parties maintaining strong influence. The BJP currently leads the broader state-level political landscape in Assam as part of the NDA, which is seeking a third consecutive term in the state. High voter participation has remained a consistent feature in Assam elections, with overall turnout in the recent polls reaching 85.38 percent, reflecting strong electoral engagement across constituencies.
Exit poll predictions
Exit poll projections suggest a continued advantage for the BJP-led NDA in Assam. Axis My India has projected 88 to 100 seats for the NDA, while the Congress-led opposition is expected to secure between 24 and 36 seats. Another survey by JVC estimates 88 to 101 seats for the NDA and 23 to 33 seats for Congress, with smaller parties and independents likely to win a limited number of seats. These remain pre-result projections as counting continues.