Assam Assembly elections 2026 voter turnout: 17.87% recorded as polling begins for 126 seats
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Voting has begun in the Assam Assembly elections, with 17.87% of voters casting their ballots in the first two hours. The elections will determine the next government of the state, with the BJP-led NDA seeking a third term and the Congress aiming to reclaim power.
Polling started at 7 a.m. for the 126-member assembly. By 9 a.m., 17.87% of the state's 2.5 crore voters had cast their votes. The river island of Majuli recorded the highest turnout at 20.03%, while Tamulpur had the lowest at 15.32%. Prominent candidates, including Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia and BJP's Pradyut Bordoloi, have cast their votes. Voting is taking place at 31,490 polling stations across 35 districts, with polling concluding at 5 p.m.
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