Assam assembly elections 2026: Voting date, time and all you need to know | India News
The Assam Assembly Election 2026 is set to be held in a single phase, making it one of the major political events of the year. Polling in all 126 constituencies will be held on Friday, with results to be determined on May 4.With over 2.4 crore eligible voters expected to participate, the election will decide the state’s next government.Date of polling and phase descriptionAssam Assembly Election 2026 will be conducted in single phase. Polling will be held simultaneously in all constituencies on April 9. This system aims to ensure a smooth and efficient voting process across the state.Total seats and majority marksThe Assam Legislative Assembly has a total of 126 seats. A party or coalition needs at least 64 seats, which is the majority number, to form a government.Result date and calculationCounting of votes for Assam Assembly Election 2026 will be held on May 4. This year the results of all the constituencies will be declared on the same day as the polls in other states.Complete schedule at a glance
- Notification Date: 16 March
- Nomination Deadline: March 23
- Scrutiny of nominations: March 24
- Withdrawal of nominations: March 26
- Poll Date: April 9
- Result Date: 4th May
The Assam Assembly Elections 2026 will determine the next government in the state as the term of the current assembly ends in May. The election is expected to be closely watched as major political parties are in the fray. Voter turnout and regional issues can play an important role in shaping the final outcome.