Election Basics
Assam Assembly Election 2026
All 126 seats of the Assam Legislative Assembly go to polls in a single phase on April 9, 2026. Votes are counted on May 4, 2026.
126
Total Seats
64
Majority Mark
1
Polling Phase
35
Districts
81.8%
Turnout 2021
19
ST Reserved Seats
9
SC Reserved Seats
Election Schedule
Key Dates
March 15, 2026
Schedule announced. Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately.
February 10, 2026
Final Electoral Roll published. 2,49,58,139 voters confirmed. (up 6.49% from 2021)
April 9, 2026
Polling Day. All 126 constituencies vote. Single phase.
May 4, 2026
Counting Day. Results for all 126 seats declared.
Voter Turnout History — Source: ECI
Turnout Trend
2021 male turnout: 81.6% · Female: 82.0%
Voters by Category — 2026
Source: ECI Final Electoral Roll, Feb 10 2026
| Category | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Electors | 2,49,58,139 | +6.49% from 2021 (2,33,74,087) |
| First-Time Voters (18–19 yrs) | 5,75,000+ | Approximate; from CEO Assam data |
| Third Gender Voters | — | Counted separately by ECI; see ceoassam.nic.in |
| Service Voters (armed forces etc.) | — | See ECI database |
Constituency-wise male/female voter breakdowns: CEO Assam → ceoassam.nic.in → Electoral Roll → Select constituency
State Population — Census of India 2011
Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner
| Indicator | Figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,12,05,576 | Estimated 2026 population: ~3.66 Cr |
| Hindu | 1,91,80,759 | 61.47% |
| Muslim | 1,06,79,345 | 34.22% |
| Christian | 11,65,867 | 3.74% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 38,84,371 | 12.45% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 22,31,321 | 7.15% |
| Sex Ratio | 958 | Females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy Rate | 72.19% | Male 77.85% · Female 66.27% |
| Urban Population | 43,98,542 | 14.10% of total |
| Rural Population | 2,68,07,034 | 85.90% of total |
Source: Census of India 2011. Next Census data expected 2024–25 but not yet published as of April 2026.
2026 Electoral Alliances
Parties & Seat Allocation
Three distinct electoral blocks contest the 126 Assam Assembly seats.
National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
Ruling coalition since 2016
| Party | Leader (State) | Seats Contested | 2021 Seats Won | 2021 Vote% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BJP Bharatiya Janata Party |
Dilip Saikia | 88 | 60 | 33.2% |
 AGP Asom Gana Parishad |
Atul Bora | 26 | 9 | 7.5% |
 BPF Bodoland People's Front |
Hagrama Mohilary | 4 (Declared) | 4* | 3.6%* |
 UPPL United People's Party Liberal (also contesting independently) |
Urkhao Gwra Brahma | 8 (Declared) | 6 | 3.5% |
| NDA Total 2021 | — | 75 | ~48% | |
* BPF contested with Mahajot (Congress alliance) in 2021. Now allied with NDA. UPPL contesting independently in 2026 despite NDA alignment.
Asom Sonmilito Morcha
Congress-led opposition alliance · 7 parties
| Party | Leader (State) | Seats 2026 | 2021 Seats | 2021 Vote% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 INC Indian National Congress |
Gaurav Gogoi | 101 (Declared) | 29 | 29.7% |
 Raijor Dal Raijor Dal |
Akhil Gogoi (President) | 11 + 2 friendly | 1 (ind.) | — |
 AJP Assam Jatiya Parishad |
Lurinjyoti Gogoi | 10 | — | — |
 CPI-M Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Suprakash Talukdar | 2 | — | — |
| CPI, CPI(ML)L, APHLC — remaining seats | ~5 | — | — | |
| Asom Sonmilito Morcha Total | ~115 | 50 | ~43% | |
Alliance seat totals are indicative and subject to revision. Raijor Dal also contesting 2 seats in friendly contest with Congress.
Contesting Independently
Not allied with NDA or Asom Sonmilito Morcha in 2026
| Party | Leader | 2021 Alliance | 2021 Seats | 2021 Vote% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AIUDF All India United Democratic Front |
Badruddin Ajmal | Mahajot (Congress-led) | 16 | 9.8% |
AIUDF contested as part of the 8-party Congress-led Mahajot in 2021. In 2026, they are contesting all seats independently.
2021 Final Result (For Reference)
2021 Seat Allocation — All Parties
Source: ECI
| Party | Alliance 2021 | Seats Won | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | NDA | 60 | 33.2% |
| INC (Congress) | Mahajot | 29 | 29.7% |
| AIUDF | Mahajot | 16 | 9.8% |
| AGP | NDA | 9 | 7.5% |
| UPPL | NDA | 6 | 3.5% |
| BPF | Mahajot | 4 | 3.6% |
| Raijor Dal (Akhil Gogoi, Independent) | Independent | 1 | — |
| Others / Independents | — | 1 | ~12.7% |
| Total | 126 | 100% | |
NDA 2021 total: 75 seats (BJP 60 + AGP 9 + UPPL 6). Mahajot 2021 total: 50 seats. Source: Election Commission of India.
Electoral Geography
Map & Voters
Assam spans 35 districts across 9 electoral zones. Click a zone on the map to explore district-level data.
Click a zone marker to explore
W. Assam
BTR
Lower Assam
Mid N. Bank
Mid S. Bank
Northern Bank
Upper Assam
Hill Districts
Barak Valley
BTR
W.Assam
Lower Assam
Mid N.Bank
Mid S.Bank
N.Bank
Upper Assam
Hills
Barak Valley
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to view district-level data
All 35 Districts — Seats & Zone
Source: ECI Delimitation Order 2023
| # | District | Seats | Zone | Religion Data (Census 2011) |
|---|
✓ = Census 2011 data available. Districts formed after 2011 census do not have separate census data — parent district data applies. Sources: Census of India 2011; ECI 2023 delimitation order.
Psephological Record
Election History 2006–2021
Four assembly elections. All data sourced from the Election Commission of India.
Seats Won — All Elections
Source: ECI
| Party / Alliance | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | 10 | 5 | 60 | 60 |
| AGP | 24 | 10 | 14 | 9 |
| BPF | 11 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| UPPL | — | — | — | 6 |
| NDA Alliance Total | — | — | 86 | 75 |
| INC (Congress) | 53 | 78 | 26 | 29 |
| AIUDF | 10 | 18 | 13 | 16 |
| Raijor Dal | — | — | — | 1 |
| Others / Independents | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
Vote Share — All Elections (%)
Source: ECI
| Party | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | 12.0% | 11.5% | 29.5% | 33.2% |
| AGP | 17.7% | 16.2% | 8.1% | 7.5% |
| Congress | 30.9% | 39.4% | 31.0% | 29.7% |
| AIUDF | 9.0% | 12.9% | 13.0% | 9.8% |
| BPF | ~5% | ~5% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| UPPL | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| Voter Turnout | 71.5% | 75.0% | 76.5% | 81.8% |
| Total Electors (Cr) | ~1.47 | ~1.70 | ~2.00 | 2.34 |
| No. of parties contesting | 25 | 25 | 38 | 43 |
Source: ECI; The Mirrority electoral database; Scroll.in 2021 analysis. BPF vote% is approximate for 2006 & 2011.
Chief Ministers After Each Election
| Year | Winner | Seats | Chief Minister | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Congress | 53 | Tarun Gogoi | INC |
| 2011 | Congress | 78 | Tarun Gogoi (3rd term) | INC |
| 2016 | NDA Alliance | 86 | Sarbananda Sonowal | BJP |
| 2021 | NDA Alliance | 75 | Himanta Biswa Sarma | BJP |
Election Result
2006 Assam Assembly Election
Indian National Congress
Winner · CM: Tarun Gogoi (2nd term)
53
30.9% vote
INC
AGP
BPF
AIUDF
BJP
Others
Key Facts — 2006
Data
| Total Electors | ~1.47 Crore |
| Voter Turnout | 71.51% |
| Total Candidates | ~900 |
| Congress vote share | 30.9% |
| BJP vote share | 12.0% |
| AGP vote share | 17.7% |
| AIUDF (1st election) | ~9.0% |
| Congress winning margin (majority) | Minority govt. with BPF |
Note: 2006 was the first election where AIUDF (founded by Badruddin Ajmal) contested. Congress governed with BPF support.
Election Result
2011 Assam Assembly Election
Indian National Congress
Winner · CM: Tarun Gogoi (3rd consecutive term)
78
39.4% vote
INC
AIUDF
BPF
AGP
BJP
Others
Key Facts — 2011
Data
| Total Electors | ~1.70 Crore |
| Voter Turnout | 74.96% |
| Congress vote share | 39.4% (peak) |
| BJP vote share | 11.5% |
| AGP vote share | 16.2% |
| AIUDF vote share | 12.9% |
| Congress seats | 78 (outright majority) |
| BJP seats | 5 (historic low) |
Congress won an outright majority. BJP at its weakest in the state. Congress's largest mandate since independence.
Election Result — Change of Government
2016 Assam Assembly Election
NDA Alliance (BJP + AGP + BPF)
Winner · CM: Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP) · First non-Congress govt since 2001
86
~41% vote
BJP
AGP
BPF
Congress
AIUDF
Others
Key Facts — 2016
Data
| Total Electors | ~2.00 Crore |
| Voter Turnout | 84.72% |
| BJP vote share | 29.5% |
| Congress vote share | 31.0% |
| AIUDF vote share | 13.0% |
| AGP vote share | 8.1% |
| NDA total seats | 86 (overwhelming majority) |
| Congress seats | 26 (sharp fall from 78) |
Congress won more votes (31%) than BJP (29.5%) but lost badly on seats (26 vs 60) due to first-past-the-post system and split opposition votes.
Election Result — First Back-to-Back Win for Non-Congress in Assam
2021 Assam Assembly Election
NDA Alliance (BJP + AGP + UPPL)
Winner · CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP)
75
~47.5% vote
BJP
Congress
AIUDF
AGP
UPPL
BPF
Raijor
Key Facts — 2021
Data
| Total Electors | 2,33,74,087 |
| Voter Turnout | 81.8% |
| Male Turnout | 81.6% |
| Female Turnout | 82.0% |
| Total Candidates | 946 |
| Parties contested | 43 |
| BJP vote share | 33.2% |
| Congress vote share | 29.7% |
| Vote gap NDA vs Mahajot | <1% |
| NDA seats | 75 (majority = 64) |
| Women elected | 19 |
| Phases | 3 (Mar 27, Apr 1, Apr 6) |
2021 was the second-highest turnout in Assam history. NDA and Mahajot had less than 1% gap in vote share but NDA won 25 more seats. First time a non-Congress alliance won consecutive terms.
Electoral Boundary Changes
Delimitation 2023
The Delimitation Commission of India completed the delimitation of Assam's assembly constituencies in 2023. Total seats remained unchanged at 126.
126
Seats — Unchanged
26
New Constituencies Created
23
Constituencies Abolished
6→3
Merged (6 became 3)
+3
More ST Reserved Seats
+1
More SC Reserved Seats
Before Delimitation 2023
Total Assembly Seats
126
SC Reserved Seats
8
ST Reserved Seats
16
General (Unreserved) Seats
102
Hindu-majority constituencies (approx.)
~91
Muslim-majority constituencies (approx.)
~35
Districts (at last delimitation)
27
After Delimitation 2023
Total Assembly Seats
126
SC Reserved Seats
9 +1
ST Reserved Seats
19 +3
General (Unreserved) Seats
98 −4
Hindu-majority constituencies (approx.)
~104 +13
Muslim-majority constituencies (approx.)
~22 −13
Districts (including new districts)
35
Summary of Changes
Source: ECI Delimitation Order 2023
| Change Type | Count | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New constituencies created | 26 | Entirely new geographical units drawn |
| Old constituencies abolished | 23 | Merged into or replaced by new units |
| Constituencies merged | 6 → 3 | Three pairs of constituencies combined into one each |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) seats | 8 → 9 | Net increase of 1 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) seats | 16 → 19 | Net increase of 3 |
| Muslim-majority seats (approximate) | ~35 → ~22 | Approximate — based on 50%+ Muslim population per constituency using Census 2011 |
Muslim-majority seat count is approximate. Exact number depends on definition applied (Census 2011 data). Source: ECI Delimitation Order 2023; academic analysis.
New Districts Incorporated (formed after last delimitation)
| New District | Carved From | Assembly Seats 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Biswanath | Sonitpur | 3 |
| Charaideo | Sivasagar | 2 |
| Hojai | Nagaon | 3 |
| South Salmara-Mankachar | Dhubri | 1 |
| West Karbi Anglong | Karbi Anglong | 2 |
| Majuli | Jorhat | 1 |
| Bajali | Barpeta | 2 |
| Tamulpur | Baksa / Barpeta | 2 |
| Sribhumi | Karimganj (renamed) | 4 |
Source: Government of Assam gazette notifications. Sribhumi is the renamed Karimganj district.
Where to Access Constituency-Level Data
Voter Data per Constituency
Constituency-wise voter lists (with male/female breakdown) for all 126 seats are available on the official portals. The Final Electoral Roll 2026 was published February 10, 2026.
CEO Assam: ceoassam.nic.in → Voters Services → Electoral Roll Search
ECI Voter Services: voters.eci.gov.in
ECI Delimitation Order (PDF): eci.gov.in → Delimitation → Assam 2023
CEO Assam: ceoassam.nic.in → Voters Services → Electoral Roll Search
ECI Voter Services: voters.eci.gov.in
ECI Delimitation Order (PDF): eci.gov.in → Delimitation → Assam 2023
Party Platforms
Manifestos
Official election manifestos for the 2026 Assam Assembly Election.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Symbol: Lotus · Alliance: NDA · 88 seats contested
Released
Sankalp Patra 2026: The BJP's official manifesto focuses on security, infrastructure, and women's empowerment under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Key Guarantees
Orunodoi 3.0: Expansion of the Orunodoi scheme to cover 35 lakh families with a newly increased monthly payout of ₹1,500.
Mission Basundhara 4.0: Final settlement of land rights for indigenous landless populations.
Employment: Creation of 1 lakh permanent government jobs every year based transparently on merit.
Micro-finance Relief: Continued expansion of the waiver plan for distressed women borrowers.
Cultural Corridors: Upgrading major heritage sites like Kamakhya and Batadrava through state-funded infrastructure corridors.
Indian National Congress (INC)
Symbol: Hand · Alliance: Asom Sonmilito Morcha · State President: Gaurav Gogoi
Released
Assam Nyay Patra: The Congress manifesto, built on statewide "Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress" consultations, emphasizes economic justice, tribal rights, and debt relief.
Key Guarantees
Nyay Scheme for Women: Monthly allowance of ₹2,000 for women head of poor households, replacing Orunodoi.
ST Status for 6 Communities: Definite action on securing Scheduled Tribe status to Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi, Chutiya, Moran, Matak, and tea tribes.
Smart Electricity: Guarantee of 200 units of free electricity across domestic households to fight inflation.
Tea Garden Wages: Mandated minimum daily wage increase to ₹351 for tea garden workers across the state.
Repeal of CAA: Legislative resolution and legal backing against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam.
Raijor Dal
Symbol: Paddy Bunch · Alliance: Asom Sonmilito Morcha · President: Akhil Gogoi
Released
Status: Raijor Dal released its manifesto built on five pillars for "New Assam."
Five Pillars of "New Assam"
Pillar 1 — Indigenous Leadership with Inclusion: Governance led by indigenous Assamese communities while ensuring inclusion of all Indian citizens lawfully residing in Assam.
Pillar 2 — New Agricultural System: Transform Assam into a multi-crop, twelve-month farming state. MSP for farmers. Monthly assistance of ₹3,000 for farmers above 60 years of age.
Pillar 3 — New Trade Structure: Local people to gain control over local, inter-state and international markets. Assam positioned as gateway to South-East Asian commerce via eastern corridor.
Pillar 4 — New Industrial Policy: One or two industrial units in every village and urban area. Goal: unemployment-free Assam.
Pillar 5 — Tourism Development: Assam as a major national tourism hub; expand tourism infrastructure statewide.
Women, Elderly & Differently-Abled: Monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 each for women, farmers above 60, differently-abled persons, and third-gender individuals.
Flood Management: Permanent infrastructure-based solutions to recurring flooding.
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP)
Symbol: Ship · Alliance: Asom Sonmilito Morcha · President: Lurinjyoti Gogoi
Released
Jatiya Sankalp: AJP's 2026 manifesto focuses deeply on sub-national identity, economic self-reliance, and combating unemployment in collaboration with the ASOM alliance.
Key Guarantees
Assam Accord Completion: 100% implementation of Clause 6 to grant constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards to the Assamese people.
Local Employment Mandate: Law reserving 80% of jobs in the private sector and 100% in non-gazetted government posts for indigenous residents.
Agricultural Self-Sufficiency: Complete ban on import of competitive agricultural products that Assam farmers can produce; guaranteed crop insurance.
State Capital Region: Decentralizing Assam's development by creating new sub-capital economic hubs beyond Guwahati.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF)
Contesting independently · President: Badruddin Ajmal
Released
Awam-e-Pledge: AIUDF's independent manifesto for 2026 targets minority rights, char area development, and opposition to evictions and delimitation impacts.
Key Guarantees
Eviction Rehabilitation: Strictly enforce guidelines to rehabilitate all internally displaced and evicted populations in riverine and forest areas.
Anti-CAA & NRC Support: Absolute opposition to the CAA and providing free legal tracking for citizens left out of the National Register of Citizens.
Char Area Development Board: Massive budget allocation for education, infrastructure, and healthcare in the heavily marginalized riverine (Char) districts.
Madrasa Revitalization: Push back against the closure of state-run madrasas; integrating modern curriculum into religious schooling boards rather than demolishing them.
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)
Symbol: Elephant · Alliance: NDA · President: Atul Bora
Released
Asom Vision: AGP's 2026 manifesto runs on a platform of regional development coupled with the broader NDA's national growth trajectory, prioritizing indigenous agriculture and language.
Key Guarantees
Assamese Language Protection: Mandatory usage of Assamese in all state administrative functions and medium of instruction promotion up to higher secondary.
Rural Economy: Modernization of the agriculture sector with state subsidies for tractors, cold storages, and drip irrigation across Upper and Lower Assam.
Youth Empowerment: Setting up specialized skill development universities targeted at keeping indigenous youth competitive in the emerging IT and green-energy sectors.
Cultural Grants: Expanding grants for Namghars, Satras, and indigenous tribal institutions to preserve the cultural fabric of the state.
ECI Affidavit Data · 722 Candidates · 126 Constituencies
Candidates 2026
Key nominated candidates with declared assets, education and criminal records from ECI Form 26 affidavits. Use the directory below or click any constituency for full live data.
📌 Data from official ECI Form 26 affidavits via MyNeta.info · Nomination deadline: Mar 27, 2026 · All 722 nominees available
All 126 Constituencies — Live Affidavit Data
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