Assam Elections 2026 | Assam Sees 85% Voter Turnout, Himanta Biswa Sarma Prays For BJP's Win

Voting in Assam has seen a strong turnout, with 85.2% voter participation recorded in this phase.The high-stakes contest is primarily between the BJP and the Congress.This is also the first election since the 2023 delimitation, which redrew key constituencies in the state. The exercise remains controversial, especially in areas with significant Muslim voter influence. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma began his day with prayers at the Kamakhya and Doul Govinda temples before heading to vote. Watch Shubh Bhardawaj's Reporting