Dibrugarh, April 8 -- In a significant stride towards inclusive and gender-sensitive electoral practices, Dibrugarh district has set up 300 polling stations managed entirely by women, marking the highest number of all-women polling stations booths in Assam for the 2026 Assembly elections.

According to district officials, a total of 1,322 polling stations have been established across six Assembly constituencies in Dibrugarh. Among these, the 300 all-women polling stations stand out as a major initiative aimed at promoting women's participation and leadership in the electoral process.

Officials stated that these polling stations will be fully staffed by female personnel, including presiding officers and polling officials, reflecting the g...