Assam Assembly passes UCC Bill, CM Sarma calls it ‘most secular, uniform and progressive law’
With the passage of the proposed legislation, Assam has now emerged as the third state, after Uttarakhand and Gujarat, to pass a Uniform Civil Code Bill.
Assam Election Results 2026 LIVE: As the first light of May 4 spreads across Assam, counting centres begin to open their gates, and a quiet tension settles over the state. From 8 in the morning, officials start the long process of counting votes across all 126 assembly constituencies. Inside strong rooms, sealed machines are in place under tight watch. Outside, party workers, candidates, anxious supporters wait for the first signs of who is leading.
The voting took place in a single phase on April 9, and the people responded in large numbers. More than 85 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots.
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As counting begins, early trends are likely to trickle in gradually. Numbers will shift hour by hour, and eyes across the state and beyond are fixed on real-time updates provided through the Election Commission’s official website.
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Also Read: Assam key constituencies to watch on May 4. From BJP strongholds to Congress battlegrounds, 126 seats await counting day outcome
At the centre of this contest is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The party is hoping to return to power for a third consecutive term.
Facing them is the Congress, which has been working hard to regain lost ground in the state. The campaign on their side has been led prominently by Gaurav Gogoi. He is a key figure in the party and the son of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Here at The Statesman, we bring you real-time updates as the results unfold. So stay with us for every key moment.
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