Recent assembly election data indicates that candidates from the Indian National Congress, particularly Muslim nominees, performed with a notably high success rate across multiple states. In Assam, out of 20 Muslim candidates fielded by the party, 18 secured victories, while only one non-Muslim candidate won among a much larger pool. This sharp contrast highlights a concentrated electoral success among Muslim candidates within the party’s strategy in the region.

In Kerala, the Congress-led alliance returned a significant number of Muslim legislators, with 30 out of 35 Muslim MLAs belonging to the United Democratic Front coalition. This includes members from both Congress and its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League. Meanwhile, in West Bengal, Congress secured two seats, both from Muslim-majority constituencies, and notably fielded more Muslim candidates than the ruling party. In Tamil Nadu, the party nominated two Muslim candidates, with one emerging victorious.

Overall, sources analyzing the results suggest that Muslim candidates within Congress alliances in Assam and Kerala achieved an approximate 80% strike rate. These outcomes come alongside broader political shifts, including major victories for rival parties in states like West Bengal and Assam, and leadership changes in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, reflecting a dynamic and evolving electoral landscape across India.