Assam Polls 2026: Voters turnout 85.60% till 7 pm LIVE UPDATES

Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary and his wife Sewli, who is making her electoral debut from the Kokrajhar constituency, on Thursday exuded confidence of the NDA retaining power in Assam.

Speaking to the press after casting their votes in the assembly elections, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) leaders said it was a positive atmosphere for the ruling alliance in the state.

The BPF is part of the NDA, with the BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) being the other constituents.

"We are 100 per cent sure that the NDA will retain power and Himanta Biswa Sarma will be the chief minister once again. People are voting for development done by this government," Mohilary said.

Assam Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Jalukbari, Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the revered Kamakhya Temple to offer prayers before casting his vote for the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections. (Inputs from IANS)

The estimated voter turnout in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 has reached 30.35% as of 11:05 AM.

BJP candidate from Nalbari LAC Jayanta Mallabaruah exercised his franchise along with his family at Chandkuchi Public High School.

Steady early turnout across Cachar amid overcast skies

Voter turnout across the seven Assembly constituencies (LACs) of Cachar district showed a steady and encouraging trend in the early hours of polling, despite overcast skies prevailing across the region.

As per Election Commission of India data available through ECINet, Katigorah recorded the highest turnout at 20.05 per cent by 9 am, closely followed by Borkhola (19.33 per cent) and Sonai (19.06 per cent), indicating a strong start in both rural and semi-urban segments.

Lakhipur registered 18.48 per cent polling in the first two hours, while Udharbond stood at 17.60 per cent. Silchar and Dholai reported comparatively moderate participation at 16.41 per cent and 16.50 per cent respectively, though polling officials expressed confidence that turnout would pick up as the day progresses.

The consistent voter presence at polling stations, even under cloudy conditions, reflects a sustained enthusiasm among the electorate.

Raijor Dal Chief and candidate for Sivasagar constituency Akhil Gogoi, cast his vote for the Assam Assembly elections.

Congress candidate from Jorhat Assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, along with his mother, exercised their franchise at Polling Station No. 52, Devi Charan Baruah Higher Secondary Girls’ School.

After casting her vote, Dolly Gogoi expressed satisfaction and said, “A mother’s blessings are always with her son.”

Congress candidate from Jorhat LAC, Gaurav Gogoi along with his mother, Dolly Gogoi (Photo: AT)

Silchar doctor votes 4 days after mother’s death, puts duty over grief:

At a time when concerns over voter apathy persist, eminent Barak Valley surgeon Dr Siddhartha Bhattacharjee offered a deeply moving example of civic resolve, casting his vote on Thursday just four days after losing his mother on April 5.

Accompanied by his brother Sib Shankar Bhattacharjee and son Dr Samujjwal Bhattacharjee, his quiet act stood as a powerful affirmation of democratic duty in the face of personal grief.

“Though I lost my mother on April 5, I felt it was important to fulfil my civic responsibility. Today, I cast my vote,” he said, underscoring the belief that participation in the democratic process remains a shared national obligation.

 Dr Siddhartha Bhattacharjee (Far Right) caste his vote even after losing his mother on April 5 (Photo: AT)

Assam records nearly 18 % voter turnout in first two hours of assembly polls (Input from PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has appealed to voters in Assam to turn out in large numbers as polling gets underway across the state.

In a social media message to the electorate, he urged citizens to “give a record-setting mandate” to a government that, he said, would continue the era of peace and development.

He also emphasised that every vote will contribute towards ensuring secure borders, sustained progress, and the protection of Assam’s cultural heritage.