Assam Elections 2026

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.