In the Sidli Chirang Assembly constituency of Assam, Paniram Brahma representing the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) achieved a decisive victory by securing 1,01,275 votes. He defeated the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) candidate Ranjit Basumatary by a substantial margin of 38,601 votes. The Congress candidate Matilal Narzary finished third with 18,975 votes, as the constituency delivered a clear mandate in favor of the BPF.
Election Results 2026
The 2026 Assam assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The Sidli Chirang constituency, which is a Scheduled Tribes (ST) reserved seat, was redrawn and renamed from the former Sidli constituency. In this election, the BJP fielded Paniram Brahma (BPF) against Congress's Matilal Narzary.
Voter Turnout
The estimated voter turnout in the Sidli Chirang Assembly constituency was 85.1% by 7 PM, compared to 81.8% in the 2021 elections. Assam's 2026 assembly elections recorded a historic voter turnout of 85.9% by evening on April 9, the highest since the state's first polls in 1951. This marks the highest turnout in the state's history, surpassing previous highs of 84.67% in 2016 and 82.04% in 2021. Large numbers of people turned out to vote despite rain.
Gender-wise Voter Participation
According to Election Department data, women recorded a voter turnout of 86.5% in the 2026 assembly elections, over a percentage point higher than men at 85.3%. This also marks the highest-ever female participation in the state.
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