Assam Elections 2026
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Star Candidates
Akhil Gogoi
Sibsagar
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jalukbari
Gaurav Gogoi
Jorhat
Debabrata Saikia
Nazira
Pradyut Bordoloi
Dispur
Ripun Bora
Barchalla
Bhupen Kumar Borah
Bihpuria
Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal
Binnakandi
Lurinjyoti Gogoi
Khowang
Atul Bora
Bokakhat
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Assam voted for its sixteenth Legislative Assembly on 9 April 2026 in a single-phase election. The state, with 126 seats, requires 64 seats to form a government. The Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a second consecutive term, supported by NDA allies AGP and UPPL. The election took place amid key issues such as employment, flood management, infrastructure development, and migration debates. Voter priorities varied across regions, with urban areas focusing on economic growth and rural regions on agriculture and welfare schemes, making the contest dynamic and closely watched.