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 12:17 PM IST
Congress defector and BJP candidate from Bihpuria LAC Bhupen Kumar Borah exercised his democratic right by casting vote for the Assam Assembly Polls 2026
- 9 April 2026 12:09 PM IST
NPP candidate for Dima Hasao constituency Daniel Langthasa along with his wife Avantika Haflongbar, cast their vote for the Assam Assembly elections.
- 9 April 2026 12:07 PM IST
Assam records 39.00 % voter turnout till 12:00 PM. Numbers rising steadily as queues build up across polling stations.
Voters standing in queue in Guwahati (Photo: AT)
- 9 April 2026 11:57 AM IST
BJP entrant as well as candidate from Dispur LAC, Pradyut Bordoloi exercised his universal franchise early morning on Thursday
- 9 April 2026 11:39 AM IST
Dimoriya and Jalukbari are currently leading in voter participation, while New Guwahati is trailing slightly behind. The trend indicates a significant rise in turnout compared to early morning figures.
- 9 April 2026 11:39 AM IST
Voter turnout across Kamrup Metropolitan has picked up steadily as polling progresses:
Dimoriya: 34.49%
Dispur: 30.70%
Guwahati Central: 30.82%
Jalukbari: 34.24%
New Guwahati: 28.88%
Overall turnout (approx.): 31.87%
- 9 April 2026 11:25 AM IST
MLA and BJP candidate from the Jorhat Assembly constituency, Hitendra Nath Goswami, cast his vote today at the Polling Station No. 134 located at Nowsalia Primary School.
- 9 April 2026 11:24 AM IST
Jagiroad LAC's BJP Candidate Pijush Hazarika caste his vote with his family by side
- 9 April 2026 11:21 AM IST
Cachar Polls gather pace: Turnout surges across constituencies by 11 am
Voter turnout across Cachar’s seven Assembly constituencies registered a significant rise by 11 am, reflecting strong and steady participation under overcast skies.
Katigorah led the district with 38.72 per cent polling, followed by Borkhola at 37.95 per cent and Sonai at 37.10 per cent.
Lakhipur recorded 36.42 per cent, while Udharbond stood at 35.68 per cent. Silchar and Dholai, which had a slower start in the early hours, reported 34.25 per cent and 34.80 per cent, respectively, by late morning.
