Assam Assembly Elections 2021

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For the victors, the vanquished and the also-rans

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma being sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.

Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM

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Assam’s Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma with his predecessor Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati on May 9, 2021.

Himanta Biswa Sarma to take over as Assam CM today

Himanta Biswa Sarma flashes the victory sign after he was elected BJP Legislature Party leader in Guwahati on May 9, 2021.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (in front) and Chief Ministerial candidate Himanta Biswa Sarma attend the BJP’s legislative party meeting to choose the next Chief Minister of Assam in Guwahati on Sunday, 09 May 2021.

Sonowal tenders resignation, prior to election of new Assam CM

Congress leaders campaign in Assam’s Nagaon on March 9, 2021.

Assam Assembly Elections | Regional front could have been factor in loss of Congress, allies

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah flanked by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during a rally in Nagaon district of Assam. File photo

Assam Assembly Elections | Sonowal scores higher than Sarma, despite the latter making steady gains

Congress leaders led by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel during a roadshow in Dibrugarh district, Assam.

Assam Assembly Elections | Mahajot fails to net tribal votes

Shreyas Sardesai

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (right) with BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma and Asom Gana Parishad leaders Atul Bora and Kekhab Mahanta during an election rallyin Jalukbari constituency in Sualkuchi, Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam.

Assam Assembly Elections | Beyond community vote, urban, middle class voters back NDA

Assam discord: On BJP’s brand of identity politics

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal with Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sharma during at Sualkuchi in Kamrup in Assam recently.

Assam govt. formation: Sonowal, Himanta rush to Delhi

Huge win: BJP supporters celebrating at the party's State head office in Guwahati on May 2, 2021.

Assam Assembly elections | Welfare measures not a decisive factor

Women stage a protest against CAA and NRC in Dibrugarh district. File

Assam Assembly elections | CAA, NRC evoke mixed sentiments

BJP supporters at an election rally in Sualkuchi, Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam. File photo

Assam Assembly Elections | Hindu consolidation pays off for BJP

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Congress party office wears a deserted look after the results of Assam Assembly Election 2021 were announced, in Guwahati, on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

A tale of two Congress guarantees: one clicked, another did not

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BJP supporters at an election rally in Sualkuchi, Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam. File photo

Assam BJP dissolves minority cell after poor performance in Muslim-dominated seats

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People standing in long queues since early morning to cast their votes for the third and last phase of Assam Assembly election in Guwahati on March 06, 2021.

Mandate 2021: Assam elected 34 with criminal cases, 85 crorepatis

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Central BJP leaders may clear air on next Assam Chief Minister

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