Assam Assembly Polls 2026: Vote Counting Begins Amid High Turnout
Vote Counting Commences in Assam
File image of people waiting in queues to cast their votes at a polling station at Sonapur, on April 9 for Assam assembly polls 2026. (Photo:PTI)
Guwahati, May 4: Following an impressive voter turnout of 85.96%, the counting of votes across 40 centers in 35 districts in Assam is scheduled to commence at 8 am on Monday. This marks a pivotal moment in determining the electoral fate of 722 candidates.
The competition for power in Assam has reached a critical juncture, with the results poised to reveal whether the BJP-led NDA will achieve a third consecutive term or if the Congress-led opposition will stage a comeback.
As the counting begins, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from all 126 constituencies will be opened under stringent security measures.
Counting will take place at 40 designated centers, with Nagaon hosting three centers, while Kokrajhar, Tinsukia, and Jorhat will each have two.
Security arrangements include the deployment of 25 companies from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to safeguard strongrooms and counting locations, along with 800 unarmed personnel for the movement of EVMs. Additionally, two extra CAPF units will be on static duty, supported by 93 state armed police companies and 85 Assault Groups on standby.
Polling occurred on April 9, with over 2.50 crore voters participating, making the outcome today a significant indicator of Assam's political trajectory.
Stay tuned for live updates and real-time results: