New Delhi: Assam assembly elections were held in one phase on April 9 with over 85% voter turnout, one of the highest in recent years. In an important match in Assam Bharatiya Janata Partyunder the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa SarmaSeeking third consecutive term. Meanwhile, the Congress, under the leadership of Gaurav Gogoi, son of former chief minister Tarun Gogoi and currently the deputy leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, has started a determined effort to regain its hold in the state.

when and where to watch

Initial trends will start coming in from 8 am on May 4 as counting of votes begins in all 126 constituencies in the state. Real-time data will be available on the Election Commission website, along with live updates, analysis and seat counts on The Times of India.Follow complete election coverage Here

What voting predict

Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the Assam contest suggest a clear majority for the current government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with a majority of pollsters supporting the BJP winning the tea-producing state for the third consecutive time. The projections have sidelined the Congress, leaving the party in a weak position and giving little boost to its campaign under the leadership of Gaurav Gogoi in Assam. Overall, projections from various agencies indicate a comfortable victory for the BJP-led government, pointing to the possibility of a third consecutive term for the party under Himanta Biswa Sarma.

how to count

The vote counting process is conducted systematically and closely monitored. It begins with the counting of postal ballots, after which the votes recorded in electronic voting machines are counted. For each constituency, counting takes place in multiple rounds, with updates issued after each round. Once all the rounds are over and verified, the returning officer announces the final result. Security at the counting centers is tight, with strong rooms being constantly monitored and entry restricted only to authorized personnel and representatives of the candidates. While electronic voting machines enable faster vote tabulation, the need for verification and round-by-round counting means that the entire process continues throughout the day.