India, April 5 -- The youth of Assam are poised to play a decisive role in determining who will be in power as the state heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections. The state's expanding youth electorate is emerging as a prominent force that could shape the political future of the region. As of March 15, Assam has 2.5 crore electors, with a significant 72.83 lakh voters in the 18-29 age group. Sensing this electoral shift, political parties have recalibrated their campaigns to focus more sharply on young voters.

The data reflects a consistent rise in youth participation. The number of voters aged 18-29 has increased from 69.35 lakh in 2021 to 72.83 lakh in 2026, registering a growth of 5.02%. The most notable jump is in the 18-19 age brack...