Assam Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Security Tightened Outside Strong Room In Guwahati As Polling Ends

As voting concluded for Assam assembly election 2026, security was tightened outside strong room in capital Guwahati. Electronic Voting Machines(EVMs) are being shifted to the strong room from the poling stations for safe storage till the counting of votes.

In an innovate move by the Election Commission, voters at selected polling stations in Assam were welcomed with saplings in a bid to create environmental awareness.
At Rajdhani polling station in Kamrup M District, every voter is welcomed with a plant- nurturing both civic duty and a greener tomorrow.

In Barpeta, the social forestry division distributed saplings to voters at a model polling booth.

As voting for the high-stakes Assam assembly election neared completion on Thursday, Electronic Voting Machines were sealed in Dibrugarh.

Videos showed the poll staff sealing the EVMs, which would be shifted to the strong rooms.

Congress candidate from Nazira constituency, Debabrata Saikia on Thursday stood in queue to cast vote in the high-stakes Assam assembly polls. Saikia was seen arriving with relatives and standing in a queue to exercise his vote.

A voter turnout of 84.42 percent was recorded in the Assam assembly election 2026 till 5 PM, the election commission data said.

Amid Assam assembly election on Thursday, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) filed a complaint against Suren Daimari, Candidate from Udalguri Assembly Constituency for his anti-party activities after resignation.

General Secretary (Organisation) of the APCC, Ramanna Baruah said, "We have, who gave statements against the party and resigned. We want an FIR to be registered against him...We always supported him, but the allegations being levelled by him against us are not true..."

As the Assamese people vote on the big day of assembly election, playback singer Angaraag Mahanta better known by his stage name Papon turned emotional as he missed late fellow singer Zubeen Garg.

Talking to reporters after casting his vote in capital Guwahati on Thursday, Papon said that he and Zubeen spent 30 years together adding “I miss him in so many ways”.

Zubeen died at 52 on September 19, 2025, in Singapore following an accidental drowning incident during a yacht party near Lazarus Island.

TMC's sitting MLA, Sherman Ali Ahmed, who is seeking a re-election, cast his vote in Barpeta for the Assam assembly polls. Talking to reporters after casting his vote, Sherman asked people to vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy.

Assam has recorded a turnout of 75.91 percent turnout in the ongoing assembly election 2026 till 3 PM, data by the Election Commission of India said.

Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam, Hagrama Mohilary, who cast his vote for the ongoing assembly polls on Thursday said that people supported the NDA.

"I cast my vote...I interacted with people from various communities and they are all with us (NDA)...," Mohilary said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday had a heated exchange with a journalist over a question about his apparent unparliamentary language against Congress leader Pawan Khera.

“My language is better than Lallantop,” the CM responded to a question by the channel reporter whether his language against Khera was unparliamentary. Khera on Sunday accused Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan of holding multiple citizenships and undisclosed assets in Dubai.

The conversation between the Assam CM and the reporter escalated with the reporter retorting, "Lallantop does not need certificate from anybody" to which Sarma responded, "I also don't need your certificate".

Police have registered an FIR in connection with a video purportedly showing the election process inside a polling station in Assam's Karbi Anglong amid the ongoing assembly election in the state.

A statement by the Office of Chief Electoral Officer said that an incident has come to the notice of the Karbi Anglong District Administration regarding circulation of a video on social media purportedly showing the election process inside a polling station.

“Taking serious cognizance of the matter, an FIR has been promptly registered under relevant provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. An inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the facts and identify those responsible. Appropriate legal action will be taken against any violations of election laws,” the statement read.

Amid the ongoing voting for high-stakes Assam assembly election, state Minister Ashok Singhal claimed that BJP will get “more than 75-80 seats and with the alliance partners, we may cross 100 seats”.

Singhal was talking to reporters after casting his vote at a polling booth in Dhekiajuli, Sonitpur. Interestingly, Singhal was the first one to cast his vote at my booth.

“The people of Assam are going to give a very important verdict today. This will be historic. The way people have supported us, I think this election will be for the development of Assam. People want a safe and secure Assam. We are getting a huge number of votes in the state... BJP will get more than 75-80 seats and with the alliance partners, we may cross 100 seats," he said.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote in Guwahati on Thursday. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma and their two children. Sarma, who is leading the NDA in the state and seeking a third consecutive term, is contesting from Jalukbari, a seat he has represented since 2001. Before exercising his franchise, he offered prayers at several shrines, including the Kamakhya Temple.

Seven people were held in connection with election-related violence at two places in Assam, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. Besides, minor clashes also erupted at several polling booths after voting began in the morning, with people suffering minor injuries, the officials said.

Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Akhilesh Kumar Singh, told the news agency that violence took place in Tamulpur and Sivasagar on Wednesday night, hours before polling began for the assembly elections at 7 am. "We got reports of a clash between two groups at Tamulpur last night. Police reached the spot immediately and tried to control the crowd. When they did not listen, a few rounds were fired in the air to disperse the mob," he said, adding that four people were arrested from the site.

In another incident, two to three members of a political party were attacked in Sivasagar, the IG said. Akhil Gogoi, who is seeking re-election from the Sibsagar seat, alleged that BJP nominee Kushal Dowari was behind the incident. Read More...

Assam logged an impressive 59.63 percent turnout till 1 pm as voters came out in large numbers despite the intermittent rain and overcast conditions. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray for the elections, which is largely witnessing a direct contest between the BJP-led ruling coalition and the opposition bloc helmed by the Congress.

Defying overcast skies and intermittent rains, people across Assam turned out in large numbers on Thursday to vote in the assembly elections, with enthusiasm visible from first-time voters to octogenarians. Heavy showers lashed parts of the state, while light rain was reported from areas including Guwahati since morning.

However, the weather failed to dampen the people's resolve, as long queues were seen outside polling stations across districts such as Jorhat, Kamrup, Kokrajhar and Lakhimpur.

The election for the 126-member assembly has the BJP-led NDA aiming for a third consecutive term, while the Congress is seeking a return to power after being voted out in 2016. The polling began at 7 am and will continue till 5 pm. Read More...

A poll official was found dead in Assam's Sonitpur district on Thursday amid assembly elections in the state, PTI reported, citing officials. Deben Horo (45) was deputed as the second polling officer in the Naduar constituency, it said.

"Hore was deputed in polling station no 230 in Dolapani LP School. He was found unconscious in his bed this morning. He was taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance, but he was pronounced dead by the doctors," the official said. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed, though doctors suspect an underlying medical condition led to it, he said.

Hore hailed from Dopdopi Kachari Gaon in the Chariduar revenue circle. He was an assistant teacher at a government school. The incident did not affect polling, which began at the booth at the scheduled time of 7 am. A reserve personnel was deputed in Hore's place. Polling for the 126-member assembly will continue till 5 pm. The votes will be counted on May 4.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA will secure a sweeping victory in the Assam Assembly elections, projecting that the alliance will win "around 100 seats". Sonowal made the remarks as he cast his vote at a polling booth in Dibrugarh.

"From day one, I have consistently cited this figure, that, together with our allies, we would secure around 100 seats. This conviction stems from the enthusiastic manner in which the public participated in our campaign," the minister said.

He credited the NDA government's performance over the past decade, stating that people have acknowledged the work done under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "They feel that we have delivered significant social justice, enriched their lives, and established the necessary framework to guide them onto the path of development. They place immense trust and faith in Modi ji," he added.

As per the latest figures by the Election Commission of India, Assam has recorded 38.92% turnout till 11 am. Majuli district has logged the highest (44.30%) turnout and Kamrup (metro) the lowest (31.87%).

Raijor Dal president and candidate from Sivasagar Assembly constituency, Akhil Gogoi, said on Thursday that there is going to be a "change" in Assam as people are upset with the BJP government. "They want to change the government... The BJP government will go this time, and the opposition will certainly form its government here. I am going to win from Sivasagar with a margin of over 50,000 votes," he claimed.

Assam Elections 2026: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi cast his vote at a polling booth set up at DCB Girls High School, Jorhat. Speaking to the media, he said: "It is an important day for Assam today. Personally, I am fortunate that today my mother has also come here to vote. She could not vote during the Lok Sabha elections due to health issues. She has blessed me today."

Assam CM and candidate from Jalukbari, Himanta Biswa Sarma, offered prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on Thursday. His wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma was also with him.

Assam Congress President and candidate from Jorhat assembly constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, says people have a decisive role to play towards a "new Assam". "We want to strengthen the democracy and the roots of Assam...The people of Assam will play a decisive role towards a new Assam," Gogoi said as he spoke to the media this morning. "We need to strengthen the roots of our culture for a new Assam."

Assam has recorded a voter turnout of 17.87 per cent till 9 AM, according to the Election Commission of India, as voting continued in all 126 Assembly seats in the state. Majuli district has recorded the highest turnout of 20.03 per cent, while West Karbi Anglong logged the lowest 15.35 per cent.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared on social media a photo of a lotus blooming in a water body this morning as voting continued in his state. "Good morning. May you have a good day," he wrote on X. The photo, he pointed out, was clicked at Urpad Beel lake in Goalpara. The picture signifies of him hoping for the BJP retaining power in the northeastern state since Lotus is the saffron party's symbol.

Assam's youngest candidate, Kunki Choudhary, aged 27, was seen in a queue this morning to cast her vote at Sarumotoria LP School polling station in Guwahati. Kunki is a candidate of Assam Jatiya Parishad from the Central Guwahati constituency.

BJP candidate from Dispur, Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently left Congress and joined the saffron party, cast his vote at Morikalang High School in Nagaon this morning. Speaking to reporters outside the polling station, he said: "I am contesting from Dispur as a candidate of the BJP, but my vote is in Nagaon, so I came here to cast my vote and now I'm heading back... I never thought that even within the Congress such internal 'dirty tricks' would be played. What Pawan Khera did was not right. It was not done in a fair manner, and it has backfired on them."

Long queues of voters are seen outside polling stations from early morning in Assam, where polling for all 126 Assam assembly constituencies began at 7 am today. An electorate of 2.50 crore, including 1.25 crore women and 318 from the third gender, can exercise their franchise in 31,490 polling stations across the state.

Prominent candidates include Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi, assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, Leader of the opposition Debabrata Saikia, AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, and Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi.

As Assam votes in Assembly Elections today, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged people to come out and vote in large numbers to "strengthen democracy and take Assam to new heights".

In a post on X Thursday morning, he said: "Today, Assam votes and each voice matters, each vote matters in the path of building a better Assam. On the occasion of this festival of democracy, I urge everyone to come out and Vote in large numbers to strengthen democracy and take Assam to new heights."

In a separate post, Sarma shared a video of himself sitting and praying at his home. "With the resolve to carry the Lord's blessings and the people's trust, towards a bright future for Assam," he wrote.

As polling commenced for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to cast their vote in large numbers. In his appeal, PM Modi called upon voters, especially youth and women, to participate enthusiastically in the democratic process. He expressed hope that the election would be celebrated as a festival of democracy and civic responsibility across the state. Voting began at 7 am across all polling stations amid tight security and elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth polling.

Polling has commenced across all polling stations in Assam for the high-stakes 2026 Assembly elections, with voting beginning at 7 am amid tight security arrangements. Over 1.5 lakh security personnel have been deployed to ensure smooth and peaceful polling across 31,940 booths in 35 districts. Voters are turning up to exercise their franchise in the single-phase election that will decide the fate of 722 candidates contesting for 126 Assembly seats. Authorities have made extensive arrangements, including micro-observers at sensitive locations, to ensure free and fair polling.

A day before Assam Assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged voters to choose change, saying the election is about ending violence, corruption and hatred. In a video message, he accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and promised key welfare measures if elected. Gandhi said Congress would ensure justice for Zubeen Garg's family within 100 days, introduce Rs 25 lakh health insurance per family, provide pensions for senior citizens, financial aid for women entrepreneurs and land rights to 10 lakh people.

Mock polling is underway across several parts of Assam ahead of voting for the 2026 Assembly elections, scheduled to begin at 7 am on Thursday. At DCB Girls High School in Jorhat, officials conducted trial runs to ensure smooth polling operations. Similar mock drills were held at polling stations 177 and 181 in Jagiroad constituency of Morigaon district, as well as stations 115 and 116 in Kamrup Metropolitan district. Authorities have deployed over 1.6 lakh security personnel across the state to maintain law and order during the high-stakes election, which will determine the fate of 722 candidates contesting for seats in the 126-member Assembly.

Assam goes to the polls today against the backdrop of a high-voltage campaign full of accusations and tall promises. During the campaign, the state witnessed BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, attacking the opposition Congress, accusing it of encouraging infiltrators to settle down in Assam's land to create a vote bank, and failing to control insurgency and usher in development and employment during its rule.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also upped the ante by directly attacking Bengali-speaking Muslims of immigrant origin, derogatorily called the 'Miyas', claiming that during the last five years, "he has broken their arms and legs" and in the next five "he will break their backbones".

The ruling party in the state asserted that it provided land ownership rights to tea garden workers, empowerment schemes to women, financial assistance for girl students, and brought down child marriage by 84 per cent. The BJP leaders claimed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state to prevent polygamy and promised that the journey of development will continue.

The opposition Congress and its alliance partners accused the BJP of practising the 'politics of hate', indulging in widespread corruption, particularly by the CM and his family members, lopsided development, and not being serious about ensuring justice to popular singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore on September 19 last year.

The Congress said that if voted to power, it would provide justice for Garg, cash assistance to women, a health insurance scheme to people, land rights for indigenous people and others. The chief minister accused state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and his wife of having links with Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

On the other hand, the opposition party charged Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma with owning multiple passports, properties in Dubai and assets in shell companies, which her husband did not mention in his poll affidavit. (With agency inputs)