Guwahati, May 4 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday secured an absolute majority and recorded a thumping victory in Assam, by winning and leading 82 of the total 126 seats, retaining power for a third consecutive term.

"This is a historic win because of the kind of majority that we are heading towards. I offer my sincerest thanks to the people of Assam on behalf of BJP and our allies and assure that the promises we have made to you will be fulfilled," chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

He said the process of forming the next government will happen according to due process with the present one resigning and a new leader of the legislative party elected.

"Our state president will discuss the formalities with the party high co...