Overview

• Polling will be held on September 22 with counting on September 26, the Model Code of Conduct is now in force, and nominations close on September 2.
• The commission lists 26,57,937 eligible voters and 3,359 polling stations, an increase from 2020.
• The BJP is expected to publish its candidate list on August 30 or 31, following weeks of campaigning across most constituencies.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the party may contest more seats than in 2020 and is confident of forming the next council.
• The BJP and the UPPL will run separately, as Sarma highlights plans to push elected VCDC members and frames the agenda around peace and stability.