GMC Elections Likely in April-May 2027; Assam Municipal Polls Scheduled for March

Guwahati, November 4, 2026: Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that elections to the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) are expected to be held in April-May 2027, while polls to other Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state are planned for March. Speaking to reporters after a state BJP committee meeting in Guwahati on Tuesday, Sarma said discussions focused on preparations for the upcoming civic and autonomous council elections.

Meanwhile, elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) have been scheduled for November 30, 2026. Addressing concerns over electricity tariffs, the Chief Minister also clarified that the recent power tariff increase would be temporary, lasting approximately three months before being rolled back as conditions normalise.