Assam Polls 2026: Voters turnout 84.42% till 6 pm LIVE UPDATES
The last Assembly election in 2021 recorded an impressive 82.04% voter turnout, with the BJP-led NDA retaining power by winning 75 out of 126 seats.
People wait in queues to cast their votes at a polling station at Sonapur, on Thursday. (Photo:PTI)
Guwahati, April 9: Voting for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections has begun, with voters across all 126 Assembly constituencies stepping out to cast their ballots since polling opened at 7 am.
Polling will continue till 5 pm, while counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for May 4.
In a significant shift from the previous Assembly polls held in three phases in 2021, this year’s election is being conducted in a single phase, with over 2.5 crore voters expected to exercise their franchise in what is being seen as one of the most closely watched political contests in the Northeast.
The last Assembly election in 2021 recorded an impressive 82.04 per cent voter turnout, with the BJP-led NDA retaining power by winning 75 out of 126 seats.
Security has been tightened across the state, with polling personnel and law enforcement agencies deployed in sensitive and vulnerable areas to ensure peaceful voting and maintain law and order throughout the day.
Stay tuned for live updates as voting continues across Assam.
Live Updates
- 9 April 2026 8:59 AM IST
In Pics: Dispur LAC Congress candidate and President, Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress Mira Borthakur caste her vote
- 9 April 2026 8:52 AM IST
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)
- 9 April 2026 8:47 AM IST
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
- 9 April 2026 8:42 AM IST
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.
- 9 April 2026 8:34 AM IST
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).
- 9 April 2026 8:30 AM IST
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.
- 9 April 2026 8:25 AM IST
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.
- 9 April 2026 8:23 AM IST
In Picture: Cabinet Minister and BJP Candidate from Dhekiajuli LAC Ashok Singhal caste his vote
- 9 April 2026 8:20 AM IST
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.
- 9 April 2026 8:19 AM IST
This year, the Assam Assembly Elections feature 211 candidates from national parties, 116 from regional parties, 137 from registered political parties, and 258 independent candidates.
