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The election process will follow the standard sequence of notifications, nominations and scrutiny before voters head to the polling stations.
Assam Assembly Election 2026 Dates Announced
The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the schedule for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam. The polling process will take place in one phase, with voting set to begin on April 9, 2026, and the counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.
The election schedule was revealed during a press briefing held in New Delhi, where officials outlined the key dates and the phased polling plan. With the announcement now made, the electoral process in the state formally begins.
Key Dates In The Election Schedule
According to the commission, the election process will follow the standard sequence of notifications, nominations and scrutiny before voters head to the polling stations.
Issue of notification: 16.03.2026 (Monday)
Last date for filing nominations: 23.03.2026 (Monday)
Scrutiny of nominations: 24.03.2026 (Tuesday)
Last date for withdrawal of candidature: 26.03.2026 (Thursday)
Date of Poll: 09.04.2026 (Thursday)
Date of Counting: 04.05.2026 (Monday)
Date before which election shall be completed: 06.05.2026 (Wednesday)
Counting And Results
Votes from all constituencies will be counted on May 4, 2026, after which the final results of the Assembly elections will be declared.
Model Code Of Conduct In Force
Following the announcement of the election timetable, the Model Code of Conduct comes into immediate effect in the state. This means political parties, candidates and government authorities must follow strict guidelines to ensure free and fair elections.
In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance retained power in the state. The BJP secured 60 seats, while its allies, including the Asom Gana Parishad and United People’s Party Liberal, helped the alliance cross the majority mark. The opposition Indian National Congress emerged as the largest party in the opposition bloc. Following the results, Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister, succeeding Sarbananda Sonowal.
March 15, 2026, 16:48 IST
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