Counting of votes for all 126 constituencies in the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 is underway following polling held on April 9. The 2026 Assam Assembly election is expected to be a key contest between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led in the state by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the opposition, primarily the Congress-led alliance under Gaurav Gogoi. The BJP will seek another term on the back of its governance record, welfare schemes, and infrastructure push, while the opposition is likely to focus on unemployment, inflation, and regional identity issues. The role of regional parties and alliance dynamics could prove decisive. With Assam’s diverse electorate and sensitive socio-political landscape, voter turnout and local issues will heavily influence the outcome.
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), carrying the electoral fate of 722 candidates across 126 assembly constituencies, were opened at 40 counting centres spread over 35 districts. Security has been tightened with 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), each comprising around 100 personnel, deployed to secure counting centres and strongrooms where the EVMs are stored. In addition, two CAPF companies are on static duty, while 93 companies of state armed police have been deployed across districts, officials said.
Meanwhile, as per the trends, the BJP-led NDA alliance took a huge lead over the Congress-led alliance, as it led in over 100 seats till 5 PM evening. The Congress alliance was reduced to about 20 seats as per the trends.
Polling was held on April 9, recording a voter turnout of 85.96 per cent. Among the 722 candidates, the Congress has fielded the highest number at 99, followed by the BJP with 90, AIUDF with 30, NDA allies Asom Gana Parishad (26) and Bodo Peoples’ Front (11). In the opposition alliance, Raijor Dal contested 13 seats, Assam Jatiya Parishad 10, CPI(M) three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference two seats.
Key constituencies such as Dhubri, Goalpara East, Barpeta, Nalbari, Udalguri, Mangaldai and Biswanath can well go on to decide the fortune of the state.
Here are the trends at these seven seats:
| Constituency | Leading/Winning candidate | Party | Margin of Vote |
| Dhubri | Baby Begum | INC | 68661 |
| Goalpara East | Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam | INC | 51261 |
| Barpeta | Dipak Kumar Das | AGP | 47402 |
| Nalbari | Jayanta Malla Baruah | BJP | 60101 |
| Udalguri | Rihon Daimary | BPF | 27554 |
| Mangaldai | Nilima Devi | BJP | 23936 |
| Biswanath | Pallab Lochan Das | BJP | 25770 |
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