Assam election 2026 LIVE: As 126 seats go to polls, Congress chief Kharge says 'change is palpable'
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Assam is voting for its 126-member Assembly, with the BJP seeking a third term and the Congress attempting to regain power. A total of 722 candidates, including the Chief Minister and opposition leaders, are contesting the election across 31,490 polling stations.
Voting is underway in Assam for the 126-member Assembly. The BJP is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress is trying to regain power after being ousted in 2016. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and opposition leaders. Polling began at 7 a.m. and will conclude by 5 p.m. across 31,490 polling stations in 35 districts. Over 2.50 crore people are eligible to vote, including 1.25 crore women and 318 from the third gender.
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