Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Casts Vote in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), April 9, 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote on Thursday in the ongoing Assam Assembly Elections 2026 at a polling station in Guwahati, accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma and their children.

CM Sarma Votes from Jalukbari Constituency

The Assam Chief Minister, who is contesting as an NDA candidate from Jalukbari, voted at Polling Station No. 15.

Jalukbari has remained a stronghold of Himanta Biswa Sarma for nearly 25 years, with the leader representing the constituency since 2001.

Visit to Kamakhya Temple Before Voting

Before casting his vote, the Chief Minister visited the sacred Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati along with his wife to offer prayers.

Family Reaction and Political Confidence

Speaking to media, his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma expressed confidence in the outcome, stating that it would be a “100% sweep.”

Sarma Urges Voters to Participate

Earlier in the day, CM Sarma appealed to the people of Assam to vote in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of every vote in strengthening democracy.

He stated that each vote plays a crucial role in building a “better Assam.”

Assam Records Strong Voter Turnout

According to the Election Commission of India, Assam recorded a voter turnout of 59.6% by 1:30 PM, reflecting strong participation in the democratic process.

Voters were seen standing in long queues outside polling stations across the state.

Key Election Details

Total Assembly Seats: 126
Total Voters: 2.5+ crore
Total Candidates: 722

Voter Demographics:

Male voters: 1,25,31,552
Female voters: 1,25,22,593
Transgender voters: 318
Service voters: 63,423

Additional highlights:

6.42 lakh voters aged 18–19
2.5 lakh voters aged 80+
2.05 lakh persons with disabilities

Election Infrastructure and Security

To ensure smooth and transparent polling:

31,490 polling stations have been set up
Webcasting enabled at all stations
Over 1.5 lakh polling personnel deployed
EVMs, Control Units, and VVPAT machines arranged with reserves

Sarma’s Previous Election Performance

In the 2021 Assembly Elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma secured a landslide victory from Jalukbari:

Votes secured: 1,30,762 (78.4% vote share)
Victory margin: 1,01,911 votes

With strong voter turnout and high political stakes, Assam’s Assembly Elections 2026 are witnessing enthusiastic public participation. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s voting appearance, along with his appeal to voters, underscores the importance of democratic engagement as the state heads toward crucial election results.