Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as well as state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi were leading in Jalukbari and Jorhat Assembly constituencies, respectively, as per early trends for the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi was also ahead in Khowang.
Former senior Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who joined the BJP ahead of the elections, are currently leading in Dispur and Bihpuria constituencies.
The outcome of the Assam Assembly elections is set to determine whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returns to power for a third consecutive term or the opposition alliance makes a breakthrough.
Counting of votes is taking place at 40 centres spread across Assam’s 35 districts. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) containing votes from all 126 Assembly constituencies were earlier secured in strong rooms under round-the-clock surveillance ahead of the counting process.
Authorities have made special arrangements in districts with larger constituencies. To maintain law and order, a multi-layered security system has been put in place.
As many as 25 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed for guarding counting centres and strong rooms. Additionally, about 800 unarmed police personnel remain engaged in transporting EVMs from storage locations to counting halls under supervision.
Voting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam was held on April 9, with an impressive voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of more than 2.50 crore. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray, including 59 women contenders.
The Congress fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) contested 30 seats. Among NDA allies, the Asom Gana Parishad fielded 26 candidates, while the Bodo Peoples’ Front contested 11 seats. Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal fielded 13 candidates, Assam Jatiya Parishad contested 10, CPI(M) three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference two seats.