Assam Assembly Polls 2026: LIVE UPDATES
PM calls for enthusiastic participation in ‘festival of democracy’:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on social media in Assamese, urged people to participate in large numbers in what he termed the biggest festival of democracy.
He said, “As polling begins for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, I appeal to the people of Assam to exercise their franchise in large numbers. I hope that the state’s youth and women voters participate enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and public duty."
Turnout Snapshot from Kamrup Metropolitan till 9:40 AM:
Dimoriya: 16.29%
Dispur: 14.81%
Guwahati Central: 14.77%
Jalukbari: 16.37% (highest)
New Guwahati: 14.53% (lowest)
Overall Kamrup Metropolitan: 15.56%
Data: DIPR
BJP candidate from the Golaghat Assembly constituency, Ajanta Neog, exercised her franchise.
Voter turnout in Assam reached 17.86% till 9:29 AM in the ongoing Assembly elections.
AJP Chief and Candidate from Khowang LAC Lurinjyoti Gogoi after casting his vote
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