BJP’s big win in Assam Assembly Elections 2016

BJP led NDA had a massive victory in Assam in Assembly Elections 2016. According to Election Commission of Assam, out of 126 seats BJP won with 87 seats followed by the Congress, which ruled for the last 15 years with 25 seats, AIUDF with 13 seats and others with 1 seat. This the first time that the BJP will form a Government in Assam. Tarun Gogoi from Congress has been serving as Chief Minister of Assam since 2001.

Elated with the win Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I thank the people of Assam, WB, TN, Puducherry & Kerala for their support & assure them we will always work hard & serve them.”