Guwahati, April 10 -- Assam has recorded a significant milestone in its democratic journey, with the 2026 Assembly elections witnessing both a record voter turnout and a notable rise in women's participation, which has surpassed that of men.

Official data shows that overall voter turnout reached 85.91 per cent-among the highest in the state's electoral history. In a striking trend, female voter turnout stood at 86.50 per cent, exceeding male participation, which was recorded at 85.33 per cent.

This development continues a pattern seen in recent elections, where women voters have steadily narrowed the gap and moved ahead. In the 2021 Assembly polls, female turnout had already edged past men at 82.01 per cent, compared to 81.60 per cent a...