Assam Assembly Polls 2026: LIVE UPDATES

International delegates under the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) visited Polling Stations 205–209 at Ulubari Higher Secondary School under 36 Central Guwahati Assembly Constituency to witness the electoral process.

In Pics: Dispur LAC Congress candidate and President, Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress Mira Borthakur caste her vote

Adverse weather, with rainfall reported from several parts of the state, has left some voters stranded and unable to reach polling stations.

Caption: Sarumotoria Primary School, Guwahati (Photo: AT)

A young voter from Devi Charan Baruah Higher Secondary Girls’ School, Jorhat expressed that the new generation is choosing candidates over parties.

“We vote for those who stand with the people, not parties. Whoever wins should continue to work for the public,” the voter said while on queue, adding that this election feels different due to the presence of several young candidates.

Meanwhile, APCC Chief and Congress Candidate from Jorhat LAC Gaurav Gogoi is scheduled to cast his vote at this polling station in Jorhat

Nalbari EVM Malfunction: In another disruption reported from the district, polling was affected at Polling Station No. 88 at Devadatta Sharma Primary School in the Nalbari constituency after an EVM malfunction halted voting.

Voters have been unable to cast their ballots so far, including Congress-backed opposition alliance candidate Ashok Sharma, who is registered at the same booth.

Ground reports from Golaghat: Polling is yet to begin at a booth in 2 No. Bengenakhowa Primary School under the 103 Golaghat Assembly constituency following a malfunction in the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).

Reacting to the incident, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) president Akhil Gogoi condemned the assault.

"Gogoi alleged that goons associated with Jayanta Hazarika alias Kushal Duwari attacked Bidyut Saikia and left him seriously injured,", Gogoi posted on social media. 

KMSS General Secretary Bidyut Saikia Allegedly Attacked in Poll-Related Violence

Bidyut Saikia, the general secretary of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), was allegedly attacked ahead of the elections.

In Picture: Cabinet Minister and BJP Candidate from Dhekiajuli LAC Ashok Singhal caste his vote

Out of the total 722 candidates, 60 are women and 662 are men. The Congress has fielded the highest number of women candidates in this election.