Assam Polls 2026: Voters turnout 85.60% till 7 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 1:41 PM IST
Voter turnout continues to rise steadily across Kamrup Metropolitan as polling progresses with data till 1PM:
Dimoria: 53.17%
Dispur: 47.28%
Guwahati Central: 48.30%
Jalukbari: 53.04%
New Guwahati: 45.35%
Overall turnout (approx.): 49.47%
- 9 April 2026 1:38 PM IST
Indian cricketer and Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag cast his vote in the high-stakes Assam Assembly Elections 2026.
Parag exercised his franchise in the New Guwahati Assembly constituency, joining voters across the state in the ongoing polling process.
- 9 April 2026 1:36 PM IST
Voter turnout in Assam has reached 59.63% as of 1 PM, indicating a steady rise in participation across constituencies. Polling continues across all districts.
- 9 April 2026 1:31 PM IST
International delegates under IEVP visited a model polling station at Dimoria High School in the 34 No. Dimoria (SC) constituency.
During their visit, the delegates interacted with first-time and women voters, observing the polling process firsthand.
- 9 April 2026 1:19 PM IST
In picture: New voters captured in Annadacharan Girls HS School, Kalinagar PS under 121 Hailakandi LAC.
- 9 April 2026 1:18 PM IST
Kaziranga Lok Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa exercised his franchise, expressing confidence that the NDA will form the government this time.
Tasa cast his vote at Polling Station No. 260, Garmur Dulia Gaon Primary School in Jorhat. After voting, he said that the BJP-led alliance would form the government with “90-plus seats.”
- 9 April 2026 1:11 PM IST
Garima Saikia Garg casts her vote
Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg's wife and sister cast their votes in the Assam Assembly polls and urged people to elect a government of their choice while hoping for expeditious delivery of justice in the death of the popular singer.
Garima Saikia Garg, who was recently hospitalised, was accompanied by her sister-in-law Palme Borthakur as they voted in Dispur constituency in Guwahati.
"It is our duty to vote, and that is why, though I am unwell, I have come to exercise my franchise," Garg said.
Garg's sister Borthakur added, "We all have cast our votes. I urge all to cast vote as alert citizens so that we can have a good government of our choice."
(PTI)
- 9 April 2026 12:51 PM IST
In a unique initiative, a polling station in Assam is serving up traditional flavours alongside the voting process.
Live counters preparing authentic Assamese delicacies and pithas have been set up, adding a distinct cultural touch.
An international delegate under the IEVP was also seen preparing these local dishes.
- 9 April 2026 12:43 PM IST
Poll official found dead in Sonitpur
A poll official was found dead in Assam’s Sonitpur district amid the ongoing Assembly elections.
The deceased, Deben Horo (45), was deployed as the second polling officer in the Naduar constituency. He was on duty at Polling Station No. 230, Dolapani LP School.
According to officials, Horo was found unconscious in his bed on Thursday morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where doctors declared him dead.
The exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, though preliminary assessment suggests a possible underlying medical condition.
Polling at the station was not affected, with voting commencing at the scheduled time of 7 AM. A reserve polling personnel was deployed in his place.
(PTI)
- 9 April 2026 12:21 PM IST
Poll Violence:
Third incident of poll-related violence has been reported from the Merapani Kalyanpur polling station in the Golaghat Assembly constituency.
Allegations have been made against Congress worker Dhiren alias Mukut Haloi for attacking BJP booth president Sabin Kurmi. The incident triggered tension in the area.
According to ground reports, the Congress worker allegedly attacked the BJP booth president at a location close to the polling station while voting was underway.
Following the incident, Sabin Kurmi reportedly retaliated by assaulting Mukut Haloi. The scuffle led to a brief period of tension at the polling station.
Meanwhile, upon receiving information, Merapani Police and security personnel rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.
Both political sides have levelled allegations against each other. Eventually, both individuals were detained by Merapani Police.
