Assam Elections 2026 New

The votes polled on April 23 will be taken up for counting on May 4 and results will be ann­ounced

In the 2021 assembly elections, held in three phases, voter turnout of around 82 per cent was recorded

The polling trends in the Union Territory of Puducherry showed a sizeable voter turnout of 56.83 per cent

Share of candidates with criminal cases declines slightly, while crorepatis rise sharply, underscoring growing role of money in elections

The BJP is eyeing a third straight term in power in these elections, while the Congress is looking to wrest the state, from where it was ousted in 2016

Sarma had triggered a row when he hit out at Kharge, saying that he was 'speaking like a mad man' due to old age

Assam is set to vote on April 9 in a closely watched election, with the BJP aiming to retain power and the Congress hoping to regain ground in a state shaped by identity politics and alliances

Assam Assembly saw reduced sitting days but faster lawmaking, with most Bills passed within a week, raising concerns over limited debate and legislative scrutiny

Welfare measures, wage hikes and land rights outreach intensify as parties compete for tea tribe votes amid persistent socio-economic challenges in Assam's plantation belt

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has represented Jalukabari, which falls within the Guwahati Lok Sabha seat, consecutively since 2001

PM alleged that the Congress had always taken a myopic view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation

Cong's Pawan Khera has alleged that the Assam CM's wife has three passports of the UAE, Egypt and Antigua-Barbuda, two properties in Dubai and assets in shell companies

BJP blends welfare outreach to women with identity politics in Assam, as Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes a second term amid rising concerns over polarisation

He alleged that the BJP government led by Sarma is spreading hatred against people and communities

On the recent violence in the adjoining Garo hills of Meghalaya, Shah said that infiltrators sought to capture power in the Garo council by marrying tribal women, and this led to the strife

He also said popular singer Zubeen Garg stood for Assam and its people, and the Congress party will deliver justice to him for his death within 100 days of coming to power

Addressing a poll rally, PM Modi said the Congress' aim is to 'turn the majority community into a minority and create a permanent vote bank of infiltrators'

Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm

The manifesto also assured people that the BJP, if it returns to power in Assam, would free the encroached land parcels of Satras, Namghars, Devalayas and other places of worship

The BJP and Congress have released their respective manifestos for the Assam Assembly polls, promising cash support for women, expanded health cover and welfare for senior citizens