April 9, 2026

(Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Voting for the high-stakes 126-member Assam assembly elections will be held on Thursday, April 9, with most constituencies set to witness a direct contest between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition alliance led by the Indian National Congress.The Bharatiya Janata Party is aiming for a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is seeking to regain control of the state it lost in 2016.Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm across 31,490 polling stations spread over 35 districts. A total of around 2.50 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots, including 1.25 crore women and 318 voters from the third gender.With this election being the first state assembly polls after the 2023 delimitation exercise, across 126 constituencies, the redrawn boundaries have reshaped the state’s political landscape, particularly for the Muslim voters of Bangladesh origin, whose decisive influence has shrunk from 31 to 22 seats.Here are the list of constituencies going to vote on April 9:PC No.Parliamentary ConstituencyAssembly Constituencies1Kokrajhar (ST)1 Gossaigaon; 2 Dotma (ST); 3 Kokrajhar (ST); 4 Baokhungri; 5 Parbatjhora; 19 Sidli Chirang (ST); 20 Bijni; 41 Manas; 42 Baksa (ST)2Dhubri6 Golakganj; 7 Gauripur; 8 Dhubri; 9 Birsing-Jarua; 10 Bilasipara; 11 Mankachar; 12 Jaleswar; 14 Goalpara East; 17 Srijangram; 22 Mandia; 23 Chenga3Barpeta16 Abhayapuri; 18 Bongaigaon; 21 Bhawanipur-Sorbhog; 24 Barpeta (SC); 25 Pakabetbari; 26 Bajali; 30 Hajo-Sualkuchi (SC); 38 Barkhetri; 39 Nalbari; 40 Tihu4Darrang–Udalguri31 Rangia; 32 Kamalpur; 43 Tamulpur (ST); 44 Goreswar; 45 Bhergaon; 46 Udalguri (ST); 47 Mazbat; 48 Tangla; 49 Sipajhar; 50 Mangaldai; 51 Dalgaon5Guwahati13 Goalpara West (ST); 15 Dudhnoi (ST); 27 Chamaria; 28 Boko-Chaygaon (ST); 29 Palasbari; 33 Dispur; 34 Dimoria (SC); 35 New Guwahati; 36 Guwahati Central; 37 Jalukbari6Diphu (ST)108 Bokajan (ST); 109 Howraghat (ST); 110 Diphu (ST); 111 Rongkhang (ST); 112 Amri (ST); 113 Haflong (ST)7Karimganj121 Hailakandi; 122 Algapur-Katlicherra; 123 Karimganj North; 124 Karimganj South; 125 Patharkandi; 126 Ram Krishna Nagar (SC)8Silchar (SC)114 Lakhipur; 115 Udharbond; 116 Katigorah; 117 Borkhola; 118 Silchar; 119 Sonai; 120 Dholai (SC)9Nagaon52 Jagiroad (SC); 53 Laharighat; 54 Morigaon; 55 Dhing; 56 Rupahihat; 58 Samaguri; 60 Nagaon-Batadraba; 61 Raha (SC)10Kaziranga57 Kaliabor; 59 Barhampur; 62 Binnakandi; 63 Hojai; 64 Lumding; 103 Golaghat; 104 Dergaon; 105 Bokakhat; 106 Khumtai; 107 Sarupathar11Sonitpur65 Dhekiajuli; 66 Barchalla; 67 Tezpur; 68 Rangapara; 69 Naduar; 70 Biswanath; 71 Behali (SC); 72 Gohpur; 73 Bihpuria12Lakhimpur74 Rongonadi; 75 Nowboicha (SC); 76 Lakhimpur; 77 Dhakuakhana (ST); 78 Dhemaji (ST); 79 Sissiborgaon; 80 Jonai (ST); 81 Sadiya; 82 Doom Dooma13Dibrugarh83 Margherita; 84 Digboi; 85 Makum; 86 Tinsukia; 87 Chabua-Lahowal; 88 Dibrugarh; 89 Khowang; 90 Duliajan; 91 Tingkhong; 92 Naharkatia14Jorhat93 Sonari; 94 Mahmora; 95 Demow; 96 Sibsagar; 97 Nazira; 98 Majuli (ST); 99 Teok; 100 Jorhat; 101 Mariani; 102 TitaborAmong political parties, the Congress has fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90. The All India United Democratic Front has put up 30 candidates, while NDA allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front are contesting 26 and 11 seats, respectively.Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal is contesting 13 seats, Assam Jatiya Parishad 10, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) 3, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2 seats.Other parties in the fray include the Aam Aadmi Party (18 seats), United People’s Party Liberal (18), All India Trinamool Congress (22), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (16), along with 258 independent candidates.The electorate includes 6.42 lakh first-time voters, 2.50 lakh voters aged 80, and above including 2,466 centenarians and 2.05 lakh persons with disabilities, reflecting the scale and diversity of the democratic exercise.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Theatre Command Plan Nears Reality, Marking Major Shift In WarfightingExplained: Why India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Is A Game-Changer For Its Nuclear RoadmapEAM Jaishankar Hosts Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman For Crucial Bilateral Talks In DelhiDRDO Chief Flags Risks Of Foreign Dependence, Calls For Full-Spectrum Defence Self-Reliance’I Cry When I Think Of Indians’: Iran Supreme Leader’s Rep Hails India After Ceasefire With US‘Hormuz Disruptions Could Hit Growth’: RBI Governor Malhotra Flags Oil, Inflation Risks After MPCJaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push After US, Iran Strike Ceasefire In West AsiaIndia Welcomes US-Iran Peace Push But Warns Against Further Disruption In Hormuz Supply Chain RouteFour Killed in Fresh Manipur Violence After Months of Calm; Probe Handed to NIACeasefire No Guarantee: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Urgent Exit Advisory For Citizens In Iran123PhotostoriesBanarasi outfit ideas beyond sarees inspired by Bollywood celebritiesWhat are the Vedic switch words? know their powerful effects in HinduismAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ release, let’s revisit Meryl Streep’s other iconic charactersNearly 100 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning: Food storage mistakes that turn dangerous in summerTop 8 Indian real estate hotspots for NRI investors right nowFrom ‘Ramayana’, ‘Cocktail 2’ to ‘Toxic’: A complete look at 2026’s biggest upcoming movies5 quiet laws of social power that make you instantly more respectedAs Ranbir Kapoor takes on dual roles in ‘Ramayana’, a look at Bollywood’s finest double role performancesMumbai Metro crosses 100km, overtakes Bengaluru to become India’s second-largest network after Delhi-NCRInside Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ₹8 crore Pune residence that defines modern luxury123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaRomarioMHT CET Admit cardBengal PollIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date

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(Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Voting for the high-stakes 126-member Assam assembly elections will be held on Thursday, April 9, with most constituencies set to witness a direct contest between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition alliance led by the Indian National Congress.The Bharatiya Janata Party is aiming for a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is seeking to regain control of the state it lost in 2016.Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm across 31,490 polling stations spread over 35 districts. A total of around 2.50 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots, including 1.25 crore women and 318 voters from the third gender.With this election being the first state assembly polls after the 2023 delimitation exercise, across 126 constituencies, the redrawn boundaries have reshaped the state’s political landscape, particularly for the Muslim voters of Bangladesh origin, whose decisive influence has shrunk from 31 to 22 seats.Here are the list of constituencies going to vote on April 9:PC No.Parliamentary ConstituencyAssembly Constituencies1Kokrajhar (ST)1 Gossaigaon; 2 Dotma (ST); 3 Kokrajhar (ST); 4 Baokhungri; 5 Parbatjhora; 19 Sidli Chirang (ST); 20 Bijni; 41 Manas; 42 Baksa (ST)2Dhubri6 Golakganj; 7 Gauripur; 8 Dhubri; 9 Birsing-Jarua; 10 Bilasipara; 11 Mankachar; 12 Jaleswar; 14 Goalpara East; 17 Srijangram; 22 Mandia; 23 Chenga3Barpeta16 Abhayapuri; 18 Bongaigaon; 21 Bhawanipur-Sorbhog; 24 Barpeta (SC); 25 Pakabetbari; 26 Bajali; 30 Hajo-Sualkuchi (SC); 38 Barkhetri; 39 Nalbari; 40 Tihu4Darrang–Udalguri31 Rangia; 32 Kamalpur; 43 Tamulpur (ST); 44 Goreswar; 45 Bhergaon; 46 Udalguri (ST); 47 Mazbat; 48 Tangla; 49 Sipajhar; 50 Mangaldai; 51 Dalgaon5Guwahati13 Goalpara West (ST); 15 Dudhnoi (ST); 27 Chamaria; 28 Boko-Chaygaon (ST); 29 Palasbari; 33 Dispur; 34 Dimoria (SC); 35 New Guwahati; 36 Guwahati Central; 37 Jalukbari6Diphu (ST)108 Bokajan (ST); 109 Howraghat (ST); 110 Diphu (ST); 111 Rongkhang (ST); 112 Amri (ST); 113 Haflong (ST)7Karimganj121 Hailakandi; 122 Algapur-Katlicherra; 123 Karimganj North; 124 Karimganj South; 125 Patharkandi; 126 Ram Krishna Nagar (SC)8Silchar (SC)114 Lakhipur; 115 Udharbond; 116 Katigorah; 117 Borkhola; 118 Silchar; 119 Sonai; 120 Dholai (SC)9Nagaon52 Jagiroad (SC); 53 Laharighat; 54 Morigaon; 55 Dhing; 56 Rupahihat; 58 Samaguri; 60 Nagaon-Batadraba; 61 Raha (SC)10Kaziranga57 Kaliabor; 59 Barhampur; 62 Binnakandi; 63 Hojai; 64 Lumding; 103 Golaghat; 104 Dergaon; 105 Bokakhat; 106 Khumtai; 107 Sarupathar11Sonitpur65 Dhekiajuli; 66 Barchalla; 67 Tezpur; 68 Rangapara; 69 Naduar; 70 Biswanath; 71 Behali (SC); 72 Gohpur; 73 Bihpuria12Lakhimpur74 Rongonadi; 75 Nowboicha (SC); 76 Lakhimpur; 77 Dhakuakhana (ST); 78 Dhemaji (ST); 79 Sissiborgaon; 80 Jonai (ST); 81 Sadiya; 82 Doom Dooma13Dibrugarh83 Margherita; 84 Digboi; 85 Makum; 86 Tinsukia; 87 Chabua-Lahowal; 88 Dibrugarh; 89 Khowang; 90 Duliajan; 91 Tingkhong; 92 Naharkatia14Jorhat93 Sonari; 94 Mahmora; 95 Demow; 96 Sibsagar; 97 Nazira; 98 Majuli (ST); 99 Teok; 100 Jorhat; 101 Mariani; 102 TitaborAmong political parties, the Congress has fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90. The All India United Democratic Front has put up 30 candidates, while NDA allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front are contesting 26 and 11 seats, respectively.Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal is contesting 13 seats, Assam Jatiya Parishad 10, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) 3, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2 seats.Other parties in the fray include the Aam Aadmi Party (18 seats), United People’s Party Liberal (18), All India Trinamool Congress (22), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (16), along with 258 independent candidates.The electorate includes 6.42 lakh first-time voters, 2.50 lakh voters aged 80, and above including 2,466 centenarians and 2.05 lakh persons with disabilities, reflecting the scale and diversity of the democratic exercise.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Theatre Command Plan Nears Reality, Marking Major Shift In WarfightingExplained: Why India’s Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor Is A Game-Changer For Its Nuclear RoadmapEAM Jaishankar Hosts Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman For Crucial Bilateral Talks In DelhiDRDO Chief Flags Risks Of Foreign Dependence, Calls For Full-Spectrum Defence Self-Reliance’I Cry When I Think Of Indians’: Iran Supreme Leader’s Rep Hails India After Ceasefire With US‘Hormuz Disruptions Could Hit Growth’: RBI Governor Malhotra Flags Oil, Inflation Risks After MPCJaishankar To Visit UAE, Signals India’s Strategic Push After US, Iran Strike Ceasefire In West AsiaIndia Welcomes US-Iran Peace Push But Warns Against Further Disruption In Hormuz Supply Chain RouteFour Killed in Fresh Manipur Violence After Months of Calm; Probe Handed to NIACeasefire No Guarantee: Indian Embassy In Tehran Issues Urgent Exit Advisory For Citizens In Iran123PhotostoriesBanarasi outfit ideas beyond sarees inspired by Bollywood celebritiesWhat are the Vedic switch words? know their powerful effects in HinduismAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ release, let’s revisit Meryl Streep’s other iconic charactersNearly 100 hospitalised after suspected food poisoning: Food storage mistakes that turn dangerous in summerTop 8 Indian real estate hotspots for NRI investors right nowFrom ‘Ramayana’, ‘Cocktail 2’ to ‘Toxic’: A complete look at 2026’s biggest upcoming movies5 quiet laws of social power that make you instantly more respectedAs Ranbir Kapoor takes on dual roles in ‘Ramayana’, a look at Bollywood’s finest double role performancesMumbai Metro crosses 100km, overtakes Bengaluru to become India’s second-largest network after Delhi-NCRInside Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ₹8 crore Pune residence that defines modern luxury123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaRomarioMHT CET Admit cardBengal PollIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date


Assam assembly polls 2026: List of constituencies going to vote on April 9

NEW DELHI: Voting for the high-stakes 126-member Assam assembly elections will be held on Thursday, April 9, with most constituencies set to witness a direct contest between the BJP-led NDA and the opposition alliance led by the Indian National Congress.The Bharatiya Janata Party is aiming for a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is seeking to regain control of the state it lost in 2016.Polling will take place from 7 am to 5 pm across 31,490 polling stations spread over 35 districts. A total of around 2.50 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots, including 1.25 crore women and 318 voters from the third gender.With this election being the first state assembly polls after the 2023 delimitation exercise, across 126 constituencies, the redrawn boundaries have reshaped the state’s political landscape, particularly for the Muslim voters of Bangladesh origin, whose decisive influence has shrunk from 31 to 22 seats.Here are the list of constituencies going to vote on April 9:

PC No. Parliamentary Constituency Assembly Constituencies
1 Kokrajhar (ST) 1 Gossaigaon; 2 Dotma (ST); 3 Kokrajhar (ST); 4 Baokhungri; 5 Parbatjhora; 19 Sidli Chirang (ST); 20 Bijni; 41 Manas; 42 Baksa (ST)
2 Dhubri 6 Golakganj; 7 Gauripur; 8 Dhubri; 9 Birsing-Jarua; 10 Bilasipara; 11 Mankachar; 12 Jaleswar; 14 Goalpara East; 17 Srijangram; 22 Mandia; 23 Chenga
3 Barpeta 16 Abhayapuri; 18 Bongaigaon; 21 Bhawanipur-Sorbhog; 24 Barpeta (SC); 25 Pakabetbari; 26 Bajali; 30 Hajo-Sualkuchi (SC); 38 Barkhetri; 39 Nalbari; 40 Tihu
4 Darrang–Udalguri 31 Rangia; 32 Kamalpur; 43 Tamulpur (ST); 44 Goreswar; 45 Bhergaon; 46 Udalguri (ST); 47 Mazbat; 48 Tangla; 49 Sipajhar; 50 Mangaldai; 51 Dalgaon
5 Guwahati 13 Goalpara West (ST); 15 Dudhnoi (ST); 27 Chamaria; 28 Boko-Chaygaon (ST); 29 Palasbari; 33 Dispur; 34 Dimoria (SC); 35 New Guwahati; 36 Guwahati Central; 37 Jalukbari
6 Diphu (ST) 108 Bokajan (ST); 109 Howraghat (ST); 110 Diphu (ST); 111 Rongkhang (ST); 112 Amri (ST); 113 Haflong (ST)
7 Karimganj 121 Hailakandi; 122 Algapur-Katlicherra; 123 Karimganj North; 124 Karimganj South; 125 Patharkandi; 126 Ram Krishna Nagar (SC)
8 Silchar (SC) 114 Lakhipur; 115 Udharbond; 116 Katigorah; 117 Borkhola; 118 Silchar; 119 Sonai; 120 Dholai (SC)
9 Nagaon 52 Jagiroad (SC); 53 Laharighat; 54 Morigaon; 55 Dhing; 56 Rupahihat; 58 Samaguri; 60 Nagaon-Batadraba; 61 Raha (SC)
10 Kaziranga 57 Kaliabor; 59 Barhampur; 62 Binnakandi; 63 Hojai; 64 Lumding; 103 Golaghat; 104 Dergaon; 105 Bokakhat; 106 Khumtai; 107 Sarupathar
11 Sonitpur 65 Dhekiajuli; 66 Barchalla; 67 Tezpur; 68 Rangapara; 69 Naduar; 70 Biswanath; 71 Behali (SC); 72 Gohpur; 73 Bihpuria
12 Lakhimpur 74 Rongonadi; 75 Nowboicha (SC); 76 Lakhimpur; 77 Dhakuakhana (ST); 78 Dhemaji (ST); 79 Sissiborgaon; 80 Jonai (ST); 81 Sadiya; 82 Doom Dooma
13 Dibrugarh 83 Margherita; 84 Digboi; 85 Makum; 86 Tinsukia; 87 Chabua-Lahowal; 88 Dibrugarh; 89 Khowang; 90 Duliajan; 91 Tingkhong; 92 Naharkatia
14 Jorhat 93 Sonari; 94 Mahmora; 95 Demow; 96 Sibsagar; 97 Nazira; 98 Majuli (ST); 99 Teok; 100 Jorhat; 101 Mariani; 102 Titabor

Among political parties, the Congress has fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90. The All India United Democratic Front has put up 30 candidates, while NDA allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front are contesting 26 and 11 seats, respectively.Within the opposition bloc, Raijor Dal is contesting 13 seats, Assam Jatiya Parishad 10, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) 3, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference 2 seats.Other parties in the fray include the Aam Aadmi Party (18 seats), United People’s Party Liberal (18), All India Trinamool Congress (22), Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (16), along with 258 independent candidates.The electorate includes 6.42 lakh first-time voters, 2.50 lakh voters aged 80, and above including 2,466 centenarians and 2.05 lakh persons with disabilities, reflecting the scale and diversity of the democratic exercise.



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Goalpara West is now reserved for Scheduled Tribes, while Barpeta and Naoboicha are reserved for Scheduled Castes. The reconfiguration has diluted pockets where Bangladesh-origin immigrant Muslims were earlier decisive voters. As a result, Muslim-dominated constituencies have declined from around 35 to 24 — areas where AIUDF and the Congress were traditionally strong.The state has also long faced the issue of Muslim infiltration from Bangladesh, with many having had their citizenship regularised under the Assam Accord of 1985, while their original identity remains entrenched.Additionally, delimitation has diluted several constituencies where Bangladesh-origin immigrant Muslims were previously decisive voters, reducing the number of seats where parties such as the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Congress traditionally held sway.Muslims constitute about 37% of Assam’s 2.49 crore voters. In the outgoing assembly, there are 30 Muslim legislators — 16 from the Congress and 14 from the AIUDF.Who benefits from thisThe BJP-led government’s drives to evict encroachers from forest and government land — largely Bangladesh-origin Muslims — along with land pattas granted to indigenous landless families and descendants of tea garden workers brought from the Chota Nagpur plateau during the British era, have positioned chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as a strong leader projecting himself as a protector of Assamese identity — ‘jati’, ‘mati’, ‘bheti’.Addressing rallies in Patharkandi, Hailakandi and Silchar on the last day of campaigning for 13 assembly constituencies going to the polls on April 9, Shah cast the election as a decisive contest over illegal immigration.Alongside this, Sarma has taken a tough stance against “Miya Muslims” and targeted the community ahead of the polls, reinforcing what has remained the BJP’s core poll plank since 2016. During the campaigning, BJP stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah have emphasised eliminating infiltration from the region in the next five years.It has also accused Congress of settling “ghuspetias” in Assam for political benefit and said the party’s opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, along with its role in introducing the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983, showed its intent to shield illegal immigrants.For the Congress, delimitation has emerged as a major challenge. Its traditional bases have been fragmented, forcing it into alliances with regional parties. While it remains the principal opposition, its ability to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment has weakened.This has pushed the Congress to stitch together a mega alliance of regional parties — Assam Jatiya Parishad, All Party Hill Leaders Conference, CPM and CPI(ML). While it remains the principal opposition, its ability to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment appears weakened.Amid the BJP’s identity push, the AIUDF, led by Badruddin Ajmal, faces the sharpest impact. Its strongholds in Muslim-dominated areas have been diluted, leaving it with fewer winnable seats. The party’s minority-centric strategy appears to be losing traction in constituencies now dominated by indigenous voters.The last delimitation in Assam was conducted in 1976, based on the 1971 Census. For nearly five decades, the state’s political geography remained unchanged despite shifts in demographics, migration and population.The upcoming elections are therefore not just a contest for power, but a turning point in Assam’s political trajectory — the first major realignment of constituencies in 50 years, reshaping influence and redefining political stakes.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His work tracks elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. 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NEW DELHI: In the high-stakes battle for the Assam assembly elections, while poll promises, manifestos, alliance fine-tuning and campaigning will shape the outcome, a new political mapping of the state is also set to play a key role.While in most states the opposition has alleged that special intensive revision of electoral rolls is being used to cut into their vote base, in Assam the delimitation exercise has altered the political landscape without barring any voter. Watch Assam Elections 2026: Heavyweight Contests, Key Seats and High-Stakes Battles to Watch The delimitation exercise for Assam’s assembly and Lok Sabha seats was carried out in 2023. The number of seats remained 126 — unchanged since 1976 — but the new political map has altered their composition, reshaping the landscape for all major parties.The poll panel categorised districts into A, B and C based on population density, and relied on the 2001 Census instead of the 2011 Census.“A – Districts having population density less than 304 persons per sq. km.; B – Districts having population density between 304 to 372 persons per sq. km.; C – Districts having population density more than 372 persons per sq. km,” the ECI said in its methodology.For A category districts, seats were determined by deducting 10 per cent from the state average population, while for C category districts, the Election Commission added 10 per cent to the state average population while finalising seat allocation.Ahead of the process, the state cabinet merged districts, reducing their number and altering the administrative framework. The commission later froze new administrative units from January 1, 2023, effectively locking these changes for delimitation.Why it mattersDelimitation aimed to ensure equal representation. In Assam, the data shows some improvement, but significant gaps remain. In the pre-delimitation map, the gap between the smallest and largest constituencies had widened to 3.54 times.Under the post-delimitation voter rolls, this ratio has improved to 3.15. While this marks progress, one constituency still has more than three times the number of electors as another. The disparity is also visible at the district level. Based on population, Kokrajhar and Dhubri highlight the imbalance. Kokrajhar has roughly one seat per 1.77 lakh people, while Dhubri has one per 3.25 lakh. This effectively gives a voter in Kokrajhar significantly greater representation than one in Dhubri.According to chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the exercise has made indigenous communities decisive voters in 103 of the 126 seats.The new political map has also dismantled several party bastions, forcing all major players to recalibrate their strategies.Reserved seats for SC and STThe number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has increased to 9 and 19 from 8 and 16 earlier.The Bodoland Territorial Region has gained seats, rising from 11 to 15, while West Karbi Anglong has gained one. Seat losses are concentrated in densely populated districts, many with Muslim majorities, with Barpeta dropping from eight to six seats.The Barak Valley’s tally has reduced from 15 to 13, with Karimganj and Hailakandi losing one seat each.Three constituencies with a history of electing Muslim legislators have been reclassified. Goalpara West is now reserved for Scheduled Tribes, while Barpeta and Naoboicha are reserved for Scheduled Castes. The reconfiguration has diluted pockets where Bangladesh-origin immigrant Muslims were earlier decisive voters. As a result, Muslim-dominated constituencies have declined from around 35 to 24 — areas where AIUDF and the Congress were traditionally strong.The state has also long faced the issue of Muslim infiltration from Bangladesh, with many having had their citizenship regularised under the Assam Accord of 1985, while their original identity remains entrenched.Additionally, delimitation has diluted several constituencies where Bangladesh-origin immigrant Muslims were previously decisive voters, reducing the number of seats where parties such as the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Congress traditionally held sway.Muslims constitute about 37% of Assam’s 2.49 crore voters. In the outgoing assembly, there are 30 Muslim legislators — 16 from the Congress and 14 from the AIUDF.Who benefits from thisThe BJP-led government’s drives to evict encroachers from forest and government land — largely Bangladesh-origin Muslims — along with land pattas granted to indigenous landless families and descendants of tea garden workers brought from the Chota Nagpur plateau during the British era, have positioned chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as a strong leader projecting himself as a protector of Assamese identity — ‘jati’, ‘mati’, ‘bheti’.Addressing rallies in Patharkandi, Hailakandi and Silchar on the last day of campaigning for 13 assembly constituencies going to the polls on April 9, Shah cast the election as a decisive contest over illegal immigration.Alongside this, Sarma has taken a tough stance against “Miya Muslims” and targeted the community ahead of the polls, reinforcing what has remained the BJP’s core poll plank since 2016. During the campaigning, BJP stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah have emphasised eliminating infiltration from the region in the next five years.It has also accused Congress of settling “ghuspetias” in Assam for political benefit and said the party’s opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, along with its role in introducing the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983, showed its intent to shield illegal immigrants.For the Congress, delimitation has emerged as a major challenge. Its traditional bases have been fragmented, forcing it into alliances with regional parties. While it remains the principal opposition, its ability to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment has weakened.This has pushed the Congress to stitch together a mega alliance of regional parties — Assam Jatiya Parishad, All Party Hill Leaders Conference, CPM and CPI(ML). While it remains the principal opposition, its ability to consolidate anti-incumbency sentiment appears weakened.Amid the BJP’s identity push, the AIUDF, led by Badruddin Ajmal, faces the sharpest impact. Its strongholds in Muslim-dominated areas have been diluted, leaving it with fewer winnable seats. The party’s minority-centric strategy appears to be losing traction in constituencies now dominated by indigenous voters.The last delimitation in Assam was conducted in 1976, based on the 1971 Census. For nearly five decades, the state’s political geography remained unchanged despite shifts in demographics, migration and population.The upcoming elections are therefore not just a contest for power, but a turning point in Assam’s political trajectory — the first major realignment of constituencies in 50 years, reshaping influence and redefining political stakes.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His work tracks elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. 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