Jorhat District Prepares for Upcoming Elections with Focus on Voter Participation

As Jorhat district gears up for the upcoming elections on April 9, officials reveal that over 711,000 voters will participate in deciding the fate of four constituencies. With a notable number of female voters, the district administration is implementing measures to ensure a fair electoral process. District Commissioner Jay Shivani outlines the preparations, including the establishment of all-women polling stations and the use of the cVIGIL app for reporting violations. Voters are advised on mobile phone regulations at polling stations, emphasizing the importance of a smooth and transparent election. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 18, 2026, 11:42 IST

Voter Statistics and Election Preparations

Jorhat, March 18: A total of 711,747 voters are set to determine the outcomes in four Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in Jorhat district on April 9, coinciding with the statewide elections. The constituencies involved are Teok, Jorhat, Mariani, and Titabar.

During a press briefing at the Jorhat district commissioner's office, District Commissioner Jay Shivani revealed that among the registered voters, there are 367,406 females compared to 344,339 males, along with a few voters identifying as third gender.

In the 99-Teok LAC, there are 197,964 registered voters, comprising 96,485 males and 101,479 females, with no third gender voters recorded. The constituency will have 249 polling stations.

For the 100-Jorhat LAC, the total voter count stands at 148,280, including 70,897 males, 77,382 females, and one third gender voter. This constituency will feature 182 polling stations.

In the 101-Mariani LAC, there are 164,989 registered voters, with 80,156 males, 84,832 females, and one third gender voter. The number of polling stations here is 210.

Lastly, the 102-Titabar LAC has 200,514 voters, consisting of 96,801 males and 103,713 females, with no third gender voters. This area will have 245 polling stations.

Shivani announced that there will be 90 all-women polling stations and four model polling stations across the four constituencies. He assured that both district and co-district administrations are fully prepared to conduct the elections fairly and transparently, with all necessary arrangements in place.

He noted that the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect on Sunday following the Election Commission's announcement of the election schedule, and measures are being taken to ensure compliance by political parties and candidates.

A control room has been established to address complaints related to MCC violations and election expenditures. Additionally, the cVIGIL app is available for voters to report issues, with a promise of action within 100 minutes, allowing complainants to track their complaints through the app.

Shivani emphasized that teams have been organized to prevent any form of malpractice, including the use of money or intimidation to sway voters. He also mentioned that there will be close monitoring of social media and other platforms to curb misinformation and paid news.

Furthermore, he advised political leaders to refrain from making inflammatory statements or personal attacks. In accordance with Election Commission guidelines, voters bringing mobile phones to polling stations will need to deposit them at designated facilities, which can hold up to 10 phones. He urged voters to avoid bringing mobile devices to polling booths altogether.