Voting for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election has concluded with exit polls projecting a third consecutive term for the Bharatiya Janata Party [1].

The outcome of this election determines the leadership of the state of Assam and signals the continued influence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP) in the region.

Voting took place in late April 2026 [2]. According to reported figures, the voter turnout reached 85.38% [2]. Other reports noted the turnout was over 85% [1].

The election serves as a regularly scheduled legislative process to elect members of the Assam Legislative Assembly [3, 4]. While the voting phase is complete, the official results remain pending.

Counting of the votes is expected to begin on May 4, 2026 [2, 5]. Officials said the final counting process will be completed by Monday evening following the start of the tally [5].

The BJP, led by Sarma, is seeking to maintain its hold on the state government. The projection of a third consecutive term suggests a sustained mandate for the party's platform in the northeast region of India [1].

“Exit polls projecting a third consecutive term for the BJP”

A third consecutive victory for the BJP in Assam would solidify the party's dominance in Northeast India. The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement, while the projected win suggests that the current administration's policies have maintained sufficient popular support to withstand challenges from opposing parties.