As Assam approaches its Assembly elections scheduled for March-April 2026, the latest India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey offers a revealing snapshot of public sentiment regarding the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government. Conducted in January 2026, the survey illustrates a mixed landscape of perception, with overall approval remaining robust among a substantial voter segment while opinions diverge significantly across various communities.
The survey reveals that 48 percent of Assam’s respondents rate the government’s performance positively. Specifically, 30.2 percent describe it as “excellent,” while 17.8 percent label it as “good.” Conversely, 27.8 percent express dissatisfaction, with 21.8 percent considering the performance “poor” and 6 percent rating it as “very poor.” Additionally, 17.3 percent categorize the government’s performance as “average,” and 7.1 percent were unable to provide an opinion.
Notably, the Sarma administration’s strongest backing comes from Hindu voters, the backbone of BJP’s electoral coalition in Assam. The MOTN survey discloses that 45.3 percent of Hindu respondents rate the government’s performance as excellent, and 21.2 percent deem it good. This indicates that over two-thirds of Hindu voters express contentment with the governing party.
In stark contrast, a mere 9.1 percent of Hindu respondents view the government’s performance as poor, with only 3.3 percent characterizing it as very poor. These figures highlight the BJP-led government’s secure foothold among its core supporters, suggesting that key issues such as law and order, identity politics, assertive leadership, and a strong center-state alignment resonate deeply within this demographic.
Among Muslim respondents, perspectives differ sharply. A predominant majority express discontent, with 41.4 percent rating the government’s performance as poor and 11.3 percent as very poor. Only 4.2 percent of Muslim respondents endorse the performance as excellent, while 9.8 percent rate it as good. Furthermore, 24.8 percent categorize it as average.
The survey also surveys views from ‘Others,’ which includes tribal communities and smaller social groups. In this demographic, 43.1 percent rate the government’s performance as excellent and 20.8 percent as good, although 30.6 percent rate the performance as poor, reflecting a diverse array of opinions.
Overall, considerable dissatisfaction with the government persists, as 21.8 percent of respondents consider its performance poor and 6 percent very poor. While these negative perceptions do not overshadow the positives, they underscore that nearly one in three voters remains displeased with the current administration.
Interestingly, just 7.1 percent of respondents indicated they “don’t know” or “can’t say,” suggesting that most voters have firmly established opinions about the government.
The findings emerge during a period when the Assam government is actively pursuing various administrative and political initiatives, including a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and implementing new delimitation for Assembly constituencies. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has noted that 4 to 5 lakh names might be removed from voter lists as part of this revision process. He also indicated that, following delimitation, 22 to 23 Assembly constituencies will be dominated by minorities in the 126-member Assembly.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/mood-of-assam-66-per-cent-hindus-happy-with-himanta-biswa-sarma-government-53-per-cent-muslims-unhappy-1339928-2026-02-02?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-02-02 18:12:00
