The ECI stated that the scrutiny of nomination papers for the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Assam, 2026 has been completed for all 126 Assembly Constituencies.
The scrutiny process was conducted on Tuesday. However, scrutiny for Barpeta and Dhekiajuli Assembly Constituencies were adjourned. The scrutiny for these two constituencies has now been completed.
In Dhekiajuli, all 10 nomination papers were found valid. In Barpeta out of the nomination papers scrutinized, one nomination was found invalid and 3 nominations were found valid.
A total of 815 candidates had filed 1389 nomination papers across 126 constituencies. After completion of scrutiny, 789 candidates have been found valid for contesting the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Assam, 2026.
Election Commission of India held an online review and training session for the District Election Officers (DEOs) and the Superintendents of Police (SPs)/SSPs, CPs and other officers of Assam. Assam goes to polls on April 9,2026.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, during the review visit of Assam on February 18, 2026, had underlined that the elections in Assam shall be conducted in a violence-free, intimidation-free, inducement-free manner so that every elector can vote without fear or favour in a festive atmosphere.In this regard, senior officers of the Commission reviewed the preparedness of the district administration and law and order machinery for the general elections to the Legislative Assembly of Assam. The senior officers held a detailed review with the DEOs, SPs, CPs of the state on every aspect of election planning, ensuring AMF at all polling stations, EVM management, logistics, training of election staff, seizures, law and order, voter awareness and outreach activities.
It was also emphasised that the Presiding Officers (POs) must ensure that the signed copies of Form 17C, which contains the account of votes recorded are shared with all the polling agents present at the close of poll.The Presiding Officers should also be properly trained and directed to upload voter turnout data on the ECINET App on a two-hourly basis and at the close of polls.
DEO were also directed to ensure distribution of Voter Information Slips (VIS) to all electors at least 5 days before the day of poll. They were also instructed to ensure that Voter Guides are provided to each household.
CEO Assam informed that in addition to these, Braille enabled VIS will also be issued for the benefit of visually impaired voters.
Provision of adequate safety equipment and rescue measures was emphasised upon in view of the numerous riverine polling stations in Assam.
Already on March 22, at least four police personnel were injured in an attack on a commando camp in Tinsukia in Upper Assam, which was carried out by the United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent).
The incident took place in the Jagun area of Tinsukia district at around 2 am on Sunday. The location is near the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. ULFA (Independent) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
