This represents the highest voter turnout in the state’s history, exceeding the previous record of 84.72% set in 2016, when the BJP came to power for the first time. The turnout dropped to 82.04% in 2021 amidst COVID-19 restrictions.
Following the completion of polling on Thursday, the EC initially estimated the turnout at 85.64%, which was later revised to 85.91% on Friday.
An official stated that the EC updated the turnout figures as data from all polling stations became available.
Women voters surpassed men with a turnout of 86.54%, compared to 85.37% for male voters. Additionally, about 35.85% of third-gender voters also cast their votes.
Both male and female voter turnout increased from the 2021 figures, which were 82.05% and 82.04%, respectively.
Among constituencies, Birsing-Jarua, Jaleswar, and Srijangram in Dhubri district witnessed the highest turnouts at 96.54%, 96.28%, and 96.07%, respectively.
The lowest turnout was seen in New Guwahati at 72.37%, followed by Dispur at 75.04% and Guwahati Central at 76.07%, all located in the Kamrup (Metro) district.
A total of 24 constituencies, predominantly in minority-dominated regions, achieved turnouts exceeding 90%—a significant increase compared to the seven such seats in 2021. Seven constituencies reported turnouts above 95%.
All 11 assembly segments under the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency registered over 90% turnout.
In Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s constituency, the turnout was 82.04%, slightly down from 82.34% in 2021.
In contrast, Jorhat, where state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi is contesting, experienced an increase to 78.64% from 74.67% in the last elections.
In most other constituencies throughout the state, the voter turnout also saw an increase, which officials attribute to the Special Revision exercise and enhanced voter awareness initiatives.
The fate of 722 candidates across 126 constituencies has been determined in these elections. Vote counting is set for May 4.
The BJP aims to maintain its ruling status in the state for a third consecutive term, while the Congress seeks to reclaim the territory it lost in 2016.
