Congress claims Grand Alliance will form govt. in Assam

The Congress has claimed that the Grand Alliance of opposition parties will emerge victoriously and form the government in Assam once final results are out despite trends showing a comeback for BJP. The ruling BJP-led NDA in Assam is leading in 74 assembly seats. The BJP is leading inalliance 55, while its partners - Asom Gana Parishad is ahead in 11 and United People's Party, Liberal in 8 seats.

The Congress is leading in 28 seats, while its ally AIUDF in 14 and Bodoland People's Front in two, as per the trends.