The upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly Elections mark a significant turning point in the state's political landscape, as they will be the first elections conducted after the delimitation exercise carried out by the Election Commission of India in 2023. This process has reshaped constituency boundaries and introduced several new names, reflecting demographic and administrative changes across the state.

Assam Assembly Poll Dates 2026

The elections in Assam are scheduled as follows:

• Polling Date: April 9, 2026

• Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026

These elections will decide representatives for all 126 Assembly constituencies in the state.

First Elections After Delimitation Exercise

The 2026 polls are the first to be held after the comprehensive delimitation exercise finalised on August 11, 2023. The process involved extensive consultations with political parties, civil society groups, and the public. Over 1,200 suggestions were received, of which nearly 45% were incorporated into the final framework.

Despite no change in the total number of seats—126 Assembly and 14 Lok Sabha constituencies—the exercise brought major structural changes.

Key Changes Introduced by Delimitation

The redrawing of constituencies aimed to improve representation and administrative efficiency. Some of the major highlights include:

• SC Reserved Seats: Increased from 8 to 9

• ST Reserved Seats: Increased from 16 to 19

• Bodoland Region Seats: Increased from 11 to 15

• Renamed Constituencies: 19 Assembly seats and 1 Parliamentary seat

• Introduction of Paired Names: Examples include Darrang-Udalgiri and Hajo-Sualkuchi

These changes reflect population growth, regional diversity, and administrative needs.

Full List of Renamed Assembly Constituencies in Assam

Here is the updated list of constituencies that have undergone name changes:

• Mankachar → Birsing Jarua

• South Salmara → Mankachar

• Manikpur → Srijangram

• Bhowanipur → Bhowanipur–Sorbhog

• Rupshi → Pakabetbari

• Boko (ST) → Boko–Chaygaon (ST)

• Hajo (SC) → Hajo–Sualkuchi (SC)

• Gobardhana → Manas

• Batadraba → Dhing

• Nagaon → Nagaon–Batadraba

• Sootea → Nadaur

• Chabua → Chabua–Lahowal

• Moran → Khowang

• Dima Hasao (ST) → Haflong (ST)

• Algapur → Algapur–Katlicherra

• Badarpur → Karimganj North

• North Karimganj → Karimganj South

• South Karimganj → Patharkandi

• Ratabari (SC) → Ram Krishna Nagar (SC)

Parliamentary Constituency Change:

• Kokrajhar East → Kokrajhar

• Kokrajhar West → Dotoma

Why the Delimitation Was Necessary

The previous delimitation in Assam was conducted in 1976, when the state had only 10 districts. By the time of the latest exercise, the number of districts had increased to 31. This significant administrative expansion, along with uneven population growth, necessitated a fresh review.