Guwahati: When Assam goes to the polls in the 2026 Assembly elections, Guwahati voters will cast their ballots under a newly redrawn political map. Following the 2023 delimitation exercise, Assembly constituency boundaries across the city have been reorganised to account for population growth, urban expansion, and uneven voter distribution.
As a result, long-familiar constituency names such as Guwahati East and Guwahati West no longer exist. They have been replaced by new constituencies, including New Guwahati and Guwahati Central, altering how neighbourhoods are politically represented.
Guwahati will vote under new Assembly constituencies in the 2026 Assam elections after the 2023 delimitation exercise. Older constituencies like Guwahati East and West have been replaced by new segments such as New Guwahati and Guwahati Central, changing voter alignments and political representation across the city.
What Changed After Delimitation
The delimitation exercise restructured Assembly boundaries across Assam, with Guwahati witnessing some of the most significant changes due to rapid urbanisation. The objective was to balance voter numbers across constituencies and better reflect present-day population patterns.
This redrawing means several residential pockets that once voted together are now part of different Assembly segments, each with its own candidates and electoral dynamics.
New Constituencies, New Equations
With the introduction of constituencies like New Guwahati and Guwahati Central, political equations in the city have shifted. Neighbourhoods that earlier fell under a single Assembly seat may now be divided across multiple constituencies.
For voters, this means:
- A different Assembly constituency name on the voter rolls
- New candidates contesting from their area
- Changes in how local issues are raised and addressed
Political observers note that these changes could influence campaigning strategies and voter outreach ahead of 2026.
Why Many Voters Are Unaware
Despite the delimitation taking place in 2023, many Guwahati residents remain unsure about their current Assembly constituency. Urban mobility, limited local-level awareness drives, and continued reference to old constituency names have contributed to the confusion.
Election officials have repeatedly stressed the need for voters to verify their updated details well before polling day.
How Guwahati Voters Can Check Their Constituency
Voters in Guwahati can confirm their updated Assembly constituency by:
- Checking their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) details online
- Searching the official electoral roll on the election portals
- Contacting their Booth Level Officer (BLO) or local election office
Verifying constituency information early can help avoid last-minute confusion during elections.
What This Means Ahead of 2026
The new constituency map will shape political representation in Guwahati for the next decade. For voters, understanding these changes is essential to making informed choices and engaging with the correct representatives.
With the 2026 elections approaching, awareness of constituency boundaries will be as important as voter registration itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were Guwahati’s Assembly constituencies changed?
The changes followed the 2023 delimitation exercise, which redrew boundaries based on population growth and voter distribution to ensure balanced representation.
Do voters need to re-register because of the new constituencies?
No re-registration is required, but voters should verify their updated Assembly constituency and polling booth details in the electoral roll.
