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- Assam will hold elections on April 9, 2026 to elect 126 members to its Legislative Assembly.
- Results will be announced on May 4.
- More than 2.49 crore voters will decide the contest between the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged high turnout, highlighting participation by youth and women.
- The BJP faces scrutiny for not fielding Muslim candidates in a state where Muslims comprise over 34%.
