{"id":208091,"date":"2026-03-15T19:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=208091"},"modified":"2026-03-15T19:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T13:57:13","slug":"assam-polls-in-single-phase-2-5-crore-voters-to-decide-fate-on-april-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/assam-polls-in-single-phase-2-5-crore-voters-to-decide-fate-on-april-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Assam Polls in Single Phase! 2.5 Crore Voters to Decide Fate on April 9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The bugle has been sounded for the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections. In a significant announcement today, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed that polling for all 126 constituencies in Assam will take place in a <strong>single phase on April 9, 2026<\/strong>. The results will be declared on May 4, alongside other poll-bound states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deciding Factor for 2.5 Crore Voters:<\/strong> Approximately 2.5 crore eligible voters are set to exercise their franchise in this democratic exercise. The political atmosphere in Assam is already charged, with the BJP-led alliance aiming to retain power under the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Meanwhile, the Congress-led opposition is gearing up to challenge the incumbency with a focus on local issues and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why a Single-Phase Election?<\/strong> Unlike the three-phase election in 2021, the ECI has opted for a one-day voting process for Assam this time. This decision was taken after assessing the improved security situation and administrative preparedness in the state. The move ensures a swift and efficient polling process across both the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notification: March 16, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last Date for Nominations: March 23, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polling Date: April 9, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Counting Date: May 4, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The bugle has been sounded for the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections. In a significant announcement today, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revealed that polling for all 126 constituencies in Assam will take place in a single phase on April 9, 2026. The results will be declared on May 4, alongside other poll-bound states. 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