BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal offered his prayers at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Before counting began in Assam today, the man who's hoping to head the BJP's first government in the North East offered his prayers at a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
"I asked for the welfare of the people of Assam," said Sarbananda Sonowal.
The 53-year-old said he is optimistic that the KJP will manage Mission 84 (of a possible 126 seats).
Exit polls show the BJP grabbing Assam comfortably from the Congress' Tarun Gogoi, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term as chief minister.
Anti-incumbency and the defection to the BJP of a key strategist and aide- Himanta Biswa Sarma- appear to have hit Mr Gogoi. So has his party's refusal to partner with other outfits in the state.
"I asked for the welfare of the people of Assam," said Sarbananda Sonowal.
The 53-year-old said he is optimistic that the KJP will manage Mission 84 (of a possible 126 seats).
Exit polls show the BJP grabbing Assam comfortably from the Congress' Tarun Gogoi, who is seeking a fourth consecutive term as chief minister.
Anti-incumbency and the defection to the BJP of a key strategist and aide- Himanta Biswa Sarma- appear to have hit Mr Gogoi. So has his party's refusal to partner with other outfits in the state.
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