High Voter Turnout in Assam Polls 2026; BJP vs Congress Battle Intensifies

Voting for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections is currently underway today, April 9, 2026. This is a high-stakes election where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress-led alliance aims to return to power. Voter Turnout: As of 1:00 PM, the state recorded a significant turnout of 59.63%. ​Constituency Highlights: Dudhnoi (Goalpara district) reported the highest turnout so far at 66.11%. ​Dibrugarh witnessed the lowest turnout at 50.85%. ​Weather Conditions: Polling has remained steady despite overcast skies and rains in several parts of the state. ​Polling Stations: Webcasting is being used in all 31,490 polling stations to monitor the process in real-time. Single-Phase Election: Unlike previous years, all 126 constituencies are voting in a single phase today. ​Prominent Voters: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote in Jalukbari, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi voted in Jorhat. Other leaders like Akhil Gogoi (Sivasagar) and Lurinjyoti Gogoi (Khowang) have also exercised their franchise. ​International Observers: Delegates from the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) are visiting various model polling stations to observe the democratic process.. Poll Closing: Voting is scheduled to conclude at 5:00 PM this evening. ​Results: The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.