Jorhat: In a closely watched contest in Upper Assam, BJP veteran Hitendra Nath Goswami has emerged victorious in the Jorhat Assembly constituency, defeating Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi by a margin of 23,182 votes.

The constituency drew widespread political attention, with early trends initially indicating a lead for Goswami, a position he maintained steadily through the counting process before securing a decisive victory.

Jorhat has long been considered one of the most politically significant constituencies in Upper Assam. Part of the Jorhat Lok Sabha segment, the seat has a history of closely fought elections and reflects the broader political mood of the state.

This election gained added importance amid an intense contest between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition alliance, making it a crucial indicator of shifting political dynamics in Assam.

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.