“Will Form Government with 70-Plus Seats”: Raijor Dal President Akhil Gogoi as Counting Underway in Assam

May 4, 2026

Guwahati: As counting of votes got underway in Assam, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong confidence in his party’s electoral prospects, asserting that it would secure a decisive mandate in the state.

“We will form the government with 70-plus seats,” Gogoi said while speaking to reporters during the counting process.

His remarks come amid heightened political anticipation as parties across Assam closely monitor early counting trends in the high-stakes election. Gogoi’s claim reflects the confidence within Raijor Dal as the party seeks to expand its political influence in the state.

The counting process is being watched closely, with the final outcome expected to determine the political direction of Assam for the coming term. Major parties and alliances remain engaged in a keen contest as trends continue to emerge from across constituencies.

Political analysts caution that while early statements reflect party optimism, the official results will determine the eventual composition of the next government.