Speaking in Golaghat, Bora expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would achieve a decisive win. “Democracy is strong in Assam, that’s why so many people have voted. AGP’s seats will also increase. BJP’s seats will also increase. NDA should get around 90 seats,” he said.

Assam recorded a historic voter turnout on April 9, with official estimates indicating approximately 85.38% participation, surpassing the 2021 record of 82.04%. The NDA contested the elections under a clear seat-sharing arrangement: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fielded candidates in about 89 seats, AGP contested 26 seats as the main regional partner, and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) contested 11 seats mostly in the Bodo Territorial Region (BTR).

The high turnout has triggered debate among political analysts. The opposition, led by Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi, views the unprecedented turnout as a call for change, while Atul Bora and NDA leaders interpret it as a pro-incumbency sentiment driven by development efforts.

With polling concluded, the state awaits the counting of votes on May 4, 2026, when the results for 722 candidates will be announced.

Assam Chief Minister Sarma described the election as a movement to protect Assam’s culture, values, and land. He stated, “What we set out to do was not merely fight an election, but to turn it into a movement. Today, for the first time, our people have come out in unprecedented numbers — voting shoulder to shoulder, matching and even surpassing our opponents in turnout. In many polling booths, participation is crossing 95 per cent. This is not ordinary. This is historic. Assam has risen above language and caste. Our people have voted with one clear resolve — to protect our land, our identity, and our culture from illegal infiltration and demographic aggression,” he said after polling concluded on April 9.