Guwahati, April 9: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for turning out in large numbers to vote in the Assembly elections, describing it as a mandate for change and a step toward a “New Bor-Asom” (New and Greater Assam).

In a statement, Gogoi said, “People voted with the hope of a New Bor-Asom and new leadership.” He emphasized that it is now the responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure the security of EVMs and conduct accurate counting of votes on May 4.

The Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat also thanked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi, MP Priyanka Gandhi, AICC general secretary in-charge of Assam Jitendra Singh, and election observers for their support. He further expressed gratitude to alliance partners, including Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi, CPI(M) state secretary Suprakash Talukdar, CPI(ML) state secretary Bibek Das, and APHLC president Jhon Ingti Kathar.

Polling across all 126 constituencies concluded at 5 p.m. with an estimated turnout of 84.42%, a figure expected to rise further once final numbers are compiled.