BJP sweeps polls to form its 1st govt in Assam
The BJP and its allies on Thursday swept the Assam Assembly polls to form the party's maiden government in the northeastern state. The BJP won 60 seats in the 126-seat Assembly, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland Peoples Front won 14 and 12 seats respectively. Meanwhile, Congress and AIUDF won 26 and 13 seats respectively.