Assam Elections 2026: Women Voters, Welfare Schemes, and Safety Drive Narrative
Assam Elections 2026: Women Voters, Welfare Schemes, and Safety Drive Narrative
- •Assam's 2026 Assembly elections on April 9 see women voters, comprising 1.24 crore of the 2.49 crore electorate, as a decisive force.
- •Women consistently show higher voter turnout (82.42% in 2021, 84.72% in 2016) than men, yet their representation in the Assembly remains low.
- •The number of women candidates has declined from 91 in 2016 to 59 for 2026, despite women making up 8.17% of total candidates.
- •Political parties are focusing on women-centric welfare schemes: BJP's Orunodoi (monthly aid, 'lakhpati baideos'), Nijut Moina (girl education), MMUA (micro-enterprise seed capital), and Arundhati Gold Scheme.
- •Congress promises monthly cash transfers and Rs 50,000 for women entrepreneurs, while JMM offers Rs 2,500 monthly, with safety and empowerment as key voter concerns.
