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Guwahati: Assam saw high voter participation on Thursday, April 9, as citizens across the state cast their ballots in the assembly elections. The Election Commission reported a turnout of around 84.42% by 5 PM. Polling for all 126 assembly constituencies was conducted in a single phase. While the morning saw steady voter activity, participation increased notably in the afternoon, particularly in lower and central Assam districts. Several districts recorded particularly high turnout. Barpeta led with 91.92%, followed by Bongaigaon at 91.77%. Bajali recorded 86.89%, Biswanath 83.76%, while Baksa and Charaideo reported 82.51% and 82.91%, respectively. Cachar recorded 82.19% voter participation. Despite long queues at polling stations, the voting process remained largely peaceful throughout the day. Nearly 2.50 crore voters took part, reflecting strong public interest in the election. Both the current state administration and opposition parties were actively engaged in campaigning ahead of the polls. Election officials noted that the final turnout may rise, as voters who were in line at the closing hour were allowed to vote. With polling completed, attention turns to the counting of votes, scheduled for May 4, which will decide the next government in Assam.
Assam Elections 2026: The stage is set for the voting in the Assam Assembly elections 2026 on April 9. The Election Commission (EC) said that it is fully prepared to conduct polling in the northeastern state in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking its record third term, while Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is hopeful to end the 10-year-long drought. Assam's political landscape is complex and cannot be seen in black and white. With a presence of around 40 p ...Read More >