UP records 49.3% polling in by-elections; exit polls predict BJP to win maximum seats
Minor reports of violence were received from Meerapur, Sismau, and Kundarki assembly segments, but by and large, the voting was peaceful, EC officials claimed.
An Election Commission of India (ECI) delegation will start a two-day visit to Assam from Tuesday.
Their agenda includes meetings with officials, political parties, and organisations to solicit inputs on the forthcoming national elections. Additionally, discussions will be held with state police regarding security arrangements.
Simultaneously, the state administration has appealed to the ECI to conduct the elections prior to the Bohag Bihu festival.
Advertisement
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has also requested for this timing, believing it would foster a more festive and participative electorate.
Both the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary Paban Borthakur will emphasise this request during the ECI team’s visit.
Advertisement
