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Himanta Biswa Sarma Set for Second Term as NDA Crosses Majority Mark in Assam Trends

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) surged past the halfway mark in Assam Assembly election trends on May 4, placing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on course for a second consecutive term in office.

According to early Election Commission trends, the NDA was leading in 87 of the 126 Assembly constituencies. The BJP alone was ahead in 71 seats, while its allies — the Bodoland People's Front and Asom Gana Parishad were leading in 9 and 7 seats respectively.

The Congress was trailing with leads in 21 constituencies, while its ally Assam Jatiya Parishad was ahead in one seat. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and All India United Democratic Front were also leading in one seat each.

Reacting to the early trends, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence that the NDA would comfortably retain power in the state.

“We had said with confidence that the NDA government would return under BJP leadership and that we were close to the 100-seat mark with our allies,” Sonowal said.

Meanwhile, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said the party remained vigilant during the counting process and had deployed observers across the state to monitor developments and report any irregularities to the Election Commission.

“We are hoping for a positive result in Assam. Our observers and district-level monitoring teams are keeping a close watch on every counting round and EVM movement,” Gogoi stated.

Counting of votes began across Assam on the morning of May 4 amid tight security arrangements at counting centres statewide.

Arunachal Niwas Inaugurated in New Delhi, Boosting Support for State Citizens

New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed Arunachal Niwas at Dheerpur in the national capital.

The facility has been developed as a “home away from home” for the people of Arunachal Pradesh visiting New Delhi, offering comfort, convenience, and essential services under one roof.

Spread across a plot area of 2,600 square metres, the building boasts a total built-up area of 7,198 square metres. Designed as a modern G+8 structure with a basement, Arunachal Niwas reflects a blend of efficiency, functionality, and contemporary infrastructure.

The Niwas features 59 well-furnished guest rooms, including twin-sharing, deluxe, and specially designed accessible rooms to cater to diverse needs. In addition, the facility includes nine dormitories for guests and staff, ensuring adequate accommodation capacity.

To enhance convenience and services, the complex is equipped with a medical room, office spaces, lounge and waiting areas, a dining facility, and a modern parking system. These amenities aim to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for visitors from the state.

Speaking on the occasion, the leaders emphasized that the establishment of Arunachal Niwas will strengthen the connection between the state and the national capital while addressing accommodation challenges faced by residents during official visits, medical trips, and other engagements.

The inauguration marks a significant step toward improving infrastructure and support systems for Arunachal Pradesh citizens in New Delhi.