The turnout this time has seen an uptick since the last election, in which the state had registered an 82.42% turnout.
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Election voter turnout
People stand in queue to cast their votes at a polling center during the Assam state election in Guwahati. (AP Photo)Assam Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: Voting for Assam Assembly elections for all 126 seats in Assam in a single phase is underway. The key parties in the state are the BJP, the Congress, and the AIUDF. Assam has seen a healthy turnout so far, with 75.91% voters going to booths for voting till 3 pm.
Meanwhile, a polling official was found dead in Sonitpur ahead of the voting.
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Who’s promised what? The BJP has promised a Uniform Civil Code in Assam, stricter laws against “land jihad” and “love jihad”, along with more “pushbacks” of alleged illegal immigrants. It also plans to expand welfare schemes, including increasing monthly financial aid for women from Rs 1,250 to Rs 3,000.
The Congress will contest 98 seats in Assam in alliance with Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, All Party Hill Leaders Conference and Left parties, after reshaping its coalition post BPF’s shift to the BJP. Meanwhile, AIUDF’s performance will be closely watched given its minority vote base, especially after Ajmal’s heavy defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Controversies: Allegations involving families of Gaurav Gogoi and Himanta Biswa Sarma have escalated during the Assam poll campaign. Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed the NDA is likely to win 90-100 seats in the Assam Assembly polls, with the BJP alone expected to cross 70 seats. He also attacked the Congress over the Pawan Khera row, alleging that “Those who levelled allegations are now running away…The governments of three states have said that the documents on which the allegations were levelled are duplicate…Akhil Gogoi is a kid; we have to nab the big fishes…These documents might have been given to Pawan Khera by Rahul Gandhi.”
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls election ‘historic’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on X highlighting high voter turnout and public participation by the people. He described the election as "historic".
What we set out to do was not merely fight an election, but to turn it into a movement — a movement to protect our civilisational values, our culture, and our land.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 9, 2026
Today, for the first time, our people have come out in unprecedented numbers — voting shoulder to shoulder,…
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Barpeta forestry division distributed saplings to voters
The social forestry division in Barpeta distributed saplings to voters at a model polling booth.
VIDEO | Assam Polls: The social forestry division in Barpeta distributed saplings to voters at a model polling booth. #assemblypollswithpti#assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Clash at polling booth leaves 25 injured in Rangamati
Poll related violence was reported at a polling booth in Rangamati, following the alleged entry of Congress candidate from Patharkandi constituency.
The candidate allegedly argued with the presiding officer, claiming that fake electoral voters ahd cast votes. According to a senior police officer, "He claimed fake electors cast genuine people's votes. When the presiding officer denied the charge, he broke the EVM. Following this, supporters of Congress and the BJP started a fight."
"In the clash, around 25 people were injured, of whom two are serious. They have been sent to Karimganj Civil Hospital for treatment," the officer added.
(PTI)
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Assam voter turnout
Assam recorded 84.42 percent voter turnout.
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Voting concludes
Electronic Voting Machines were getting sealed after completion of voting in Dibrugarh.
<VIDEO | Assam polls: Electronic Voting Machines were getting sealed after completion of voting in Dibrugarh. #assemblypollswithpti#assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Krishnendu Paul casts vote in Patharkandi
Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul casts vote in Patharkandi, Sribhumi.
VIDEO | Assam polls: Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul casts vote in Patharkandi, Sribhumi. #assemblypollswithpti#assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Highest and lowest voter turnout at 4.30 pm
South Salara Mankachar recorded the highest voter turnout at 84.24 per cent till 4.30 pm, while Kamrup (Metro) recorded the lowest turnout at 65.30 percent.
(PTI)
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: FIR registered over booth video
An FIR was filed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district after a social media post showed the voting process inside a polling station.
Mobile phones are prohibited inside polling stations, and voters are usually required to deposit phones, bags, and other belongings at the designated counters before entering.
Authorities have registered a case against the video under provisions of the Representations of the People Act, 1951.
(PTI)
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: People cross the Brahmaputra river on a boat to casts their votes
People cross the Brahmaputra river on a boat to casts their votes in the Assam Assembly elections, in Darrang (PTI Photo)
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Sherman Ali Ahmed casts Vote in Barpeta, urges people to exercise franchise
Sherman Ali Ahmed, MLA and TMC candidate, casts his vote in Barpeta.
He urged people across the state to exercise their right to vote, saying, "Only then will democracy become stronger."
VIDEO | Assam polls: MLA and TMC candidate Sherman Ali Ahmed casts his vote in Barpeta.#assemblypollswithpti #assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Singer Papon casts his vote in Guwahati
Singer Papon cast his vote at a polling booth in Guwahati.
Singer said, "Apart from casting our vote, which we all can do for democracy. But, if remote voting were possible, more people could participate, as many currently miss the opportunity to vote."
VIDEO | Assam Election: Singer Papon, after casting his vote at a polling booth in Guwahati, said, “I don’t miss voting in elections, but it has become difficult now because ticket prices have become so high. I have to do a lot of travelling. It’s not possible to bring the family… pic.twitter.com/W98Ea6D0K6
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Voter turnout at 3 pm
The voter turnout in Assam at 3 pm was 75.91 percent.
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: 'Himanta Biswa not up to the mark of politics,' Telangana Congress leader
Telangana Congress leader Mahesh Kumar Goud said that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa is not up to the mark of politics.
He said, "The Assam CM has no respect for elders. He is not up to the mark in politics."
Goud added that the way the Assam CM spoke about Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is of his grandfather's age, was not right.
He said, "Biswa should take all his words back. The people of Assam are rejecting him."
VIDEO | Hyderabad: “Assam CM is not up to the mark of politics; he should take his words back on Mallikarjun Kharge”, says Congress leader Mahesh Kumar Goud.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister casts his vote
Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal casts his vote in Sonitpur district.
After casting his vote, Singhal said, "This election will be historic. The election will be for the development of Assam, it will be for the security for Assam's residents, for women and daughters of Assam."
#watch | Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur: Assam Minister Ashok Singhal casts his vote for the Assam Assembly Elections.
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2026
He says, "I was the first one to cast my vote at my booth. The people of Assam are going to give a very important verdict today. This will be historic. The way people… pic.twitter.com/3z8x4B5kir
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: AJP candidate Rajen Gohain casts his vote
AJP candidate Rajen Gohain from Nagaon has cast his vote.
VIDEO | Assam polls: AJP candidate Rajen Gohain casts his vote in Nagaon.#assemblypollswithpti #assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Pawan Khera seeks anticipatory bail, counsel says 'FIR before probe illegal'
Pawan Khera has moved the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in the case filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan. Khera's advocate Ponnam Ashok Goud said, "Filing an FIR before probing the issue is against the law."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Hyderabad: As Pawan Khera moves Telangana HC seeking anticipatory bail in case filed by Assam CM's wife, Advocate Ponnam Ashok Goud says, "Filing an FIR before probing the issue is against the law."
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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The FIR was registered against Khera after he claimed that Riniki Bhuyan had three passports and also levelled corruption allegations. An Assam Police team reached Khera's home on Tuesday, but he was in Hyderabad.
Assam Elections LIVE Updates: BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary alleges violence in Tamulpur, demands action against culprits
Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary has alleged violence in Tamulpur on polling day and demanded strict action against those responsible.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Assam polls: Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary demands action against person responsible for reported violence in Tamulpur on polling day.#assemblypollswithpti #assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma casts his vote in Guwahati
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is the BJP candidate from Jalukbari constituency, has cast his vote.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Assam polls: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma casts his vote in Guwahati. #assemblypollswithpti #assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Elections LIVE Updates: Riyan Parag casts vote in Guwahati
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has cast vote at Lal Singh Academy polling station in Guwahati's Kharguli.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Assam Elections 2026: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag casts vote at Lal Singh Academy polling station, Kharguli, Guwahati.#assemblypollswithpti #assampollswithpti
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 9, 2026
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Assam Election LIVE Updates: State clocks 59.63% voter turnout till 1 PM, South Salmara Mankachar ahead
Assam has recorded 59.63% voter turnout till 1 PM. South Salmara Mankachar has recorded the highest turnout so far (65.93%), followed by Goalpara (65.79%), and Majuli (65.39%).
| SL NO | DISTRICT NAME | TURNOUT at 11 AM) | TURNOUT AT 1 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bajali | 40.39 | 62.35 |
| 2 | Basaka | 39.7 | 61.44 |
| 3 | Barpeta | 38.01 | 60.66 |
| 4 | Biswanath | 39.81 | 60.58 |
| 5 | Bongaigaon | 40.12 | 62.3 |
| 6 | Cachar | 38.46 | 58.01 |
| 7 | Charaideo | 39.91 | 60.2 |
| 8 | Chirang | 38.95 | 60.33 |
| 9 | Darrang | 41.96 | 63.07 |
| 10 | Dhemanji | 39.14 | 57.09 |
| 11 | Dhubari | 40.65 | 58.28 |
| 12 | Dibrugrah | 37.69 | 65.79 |
| 13 | Dima Hasao | 38.67 | 58.73 |
| 14 | Goalpara | 43.19 | 54 |
| 15 | Golaghat | 39.17 | 61.79 |
| 16 | Hailakandi | 36 | 58.34 |
| 17 | Hojai | 40.89 | 49.47 |
| 18 | Jorhat | 38.91 | 62.74 |
| 19 | Kamrup (Metro) | 31.87 | 50.85 |
| 20 | Kamrup | 41.01 | 59.58 |
| 21 | Lakhimpur | 39.15 | 61.04 |
| 22 | Majuli | 44.3 | 65.39 |
| 23 | Morigaon | 42.8 | 65.21 |
| 24 | Nagaon | 39.2 | 59.86 |
| 25 | Nalbari | 37.38 | 59.05 |
| 26 | Sibsagar | 38.42 | 58.61 |
| 27 | Sonitpur | 39.34 | 59.56 |
| 28 | South Salmara Mankachar | 42.61 | 65.93 |
| 29 | Sribhumi | 38.97 | 58.6 |
| 30 | Tamulpur | 35.75 | 56.81 |
| 31 | Tinsukia | 37.53 | 56.73 |
| 32 | Udalguri | 37.74 | 58.91 |
| 33 | West Karbi Anglong | 35.76 | 54.31 |
Assam Election LIVE Updates: Poll official found dead in Sonitpur on voting day
A polling official died in Assam’s Sonitpur district on Thursday during the ongoing assembly elections, reoported PTI.
Deben Horo, 45, had been assigned as the second polling officer in the Naduar constituency. He was posted at polling station number 230, located at Dolapani LP School.
According to officials, Horo was discovered unresponsive in his bed in the morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital by ambulance, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
While the exact cause of death has not been established, medical personnel suspect it may be linked to a pre-existing health condition.
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: State records healthy turnout 0f 38.92%, carries on momentum from start
Assam has recorded a healthy voter turnout so far. People of all ages and strata came out early to vote. Every constitueny recorded double-digit turnout figures in the first two hours of polling till 9 AM. By 11 AM, the turnout was 38.92%.
An aged man being helped out of a polling booth after casting his vote in Assam's Nalbari (Photo: Special arrangement)
Voters outside a polling booth in Guwahati (Photo: Special Arrangement)
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Majuli leads turnout tally after 4 hours of voting, 10 constituencies record over 40% turnout
The voter turnout till 11 AM was 38.92%. The highest turnout was recorded in Majuli (44.30%), followed by Goalpara (43.19%), and Morigaon (42.80%). Ten constituencies recorded over 40% voter turnout.
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: All constituencies record over 15% in first two hours of voting, Majuli past 20%
All constituencies recorded healthy voter turnout in the morning, going into double digits. In fact, all constituencies have polled well over 15%. Majuli has recorded the highest voter turnout of 20.03% in the first 2 hours of polling.
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Voter turnout at 9 am recorded at 17.87%
Voter turnout in Assam at 9 AM was 17.87%.
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Pabitra Margherita casts vote in Jorhat
Union Minister and BJP leader Pabitra Margherita has cast his vote in Jorhat. The constituency is being contested by Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi and sitting MLA BJP's Hitendranath Goswami.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Jorhat, Assam: MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita says, "I have come to cast my vote. The festival of democracy, the greatest celebration of democracy, is underway. So I appeal to our people to come out to cast their vote for a strong democracy." pic.twitter.com/9XMUF1M384
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2026
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Congress calls Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma 'most corrupt CM'
Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP KC Venugopal has called Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma "most corrupt CM". He said, "Assam has an arrogant Chief Minister, most corrupt Chief Minister of the country. You see his arrogance, the way in which he sent Police to arrest Pawan Khera. The most dictatorial CM of this country, like Pinarayi Vijayan. People of Assam will teach him a lesson today..."
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js#watch | Ambalapuzha, Keralam: On Assam Elections 2026, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP K.C. Venugopal says, "Assam has an arrogant Chief Minister, most corrupt Chief Minister of the country. You see his arrogance, the way in which he sent Police to arrest Pawan… pic.twitter.com/a55iWIFu0y
— ANI (@ANI) April 9, 2026
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Key issues in Assam ahead of polls
The run up to the Assam elections Here are the key issues in the Assam 2026 elections:
Regional identity and illegal immigration has been a burning issue in this election. In fact, this has been a poll issue for a long time in the state. The NRC, CAA, and Assam Accord still remain among the most emotionally charged issues.
The delimitation controversy is also at the fore since this is the first state election since the 2023 redrawing of constituencies. The exercise was conducted on the 2001 census data, and has reduced minority-dominated seats from around 30 to around 22. This has led to allegations of manipulation.
Unemployment inflation have also been in focus, with the opposition targeting the BJP on "unfulfilled" job promises. The BJP, on the other hand, says it has created more than 1.5 lakh jobs since 2021.
The 'passport row' came into national focus as the Congress demanded a probe into alleged foreign assets and multiple passports linked to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The BJP, too, has been levelling allegations against Gaurav Gogoi's wife Elizabeth Colburn, claiming that she has Pakistan links.
The investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg kept emotions high, particularly among the youth, during the campaigns.
High-profile Congress leaders defecting to the BJP, and the UPPL walking out of the NDA last month over seat-sharing have also kept political pundits as well as voters on their toes.
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: CM Himanta performs puja before voting: VIDEO
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma performed a puja at his home at his home before the voting began today.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsप्रभु का आशीर्वाद और जनता के विश्वास का संकल्प लेकर, असम के उज्ज्वल भविष्य की ओर… 🙏 pic.twitter.com/k5KLgKXUnd
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 9, 2026
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: PM Modi urges voters to fulfil 'public duty'
PM Narendra Modi has specially urged Assam's youth and women voters to participate in the polling "enthusiastically and make this election a celebration of democracy and public duty".
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsAs 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.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 9, 2026
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Voting in Assam begins
Voting to elect 126 members to the Assam Assembly has begun
Assam Election 2026 Live Updates: Assam goes to polls, check out the key candidates and their constituencies
The 126-member Assam assembly is going to polls today. The key candidates this year are:
BJP
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari.
Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur
Rajdeep Roy from Silchar
Rameswar Teli from Duliajan
Pijush Hazarika from Jagiroad
Utpal Borah from Gohpur
Ajanta Neog from Golaghat
Hitendranath Goswami from Jorhat
Congress
Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat
Abdul Khaleque from Mandia
Abdul Kalam Rashid Alam from Goalpara East
Debabrata Saikia from Nazira
Bitupan Saikia Golaghat
AIUDF
Badruddin Ajmal from Binnakandi
Rafiqul Islam from Mandia
Raijor Dal
Akhil Gogoi