Today's Chanakya exit poll prediction : BJP set to form government in Assam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies are set to form the government in Dispur later this month, as per an exit poll by Today's Chanakya.

The three-pronged alliance in Assam, which has BJP, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) contesting from the 126 seats, is being touted to win 90 (± 9) seats in the polls.

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On the other hand, Congress, which retained power in 2011 with a thumping victory with 78 seats, is expected to drop down to 27 (±7) seats this term.

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is also expected to lose ground with just 9 (±3) seats, having won 18 seats five years ago.