Page 7 - Assam Assembly Polls

Congress shifts Assam candidates to Rajasthan due to 'Sarma' fear

The Congress has shifted at least 18 candidates of the party-led Mahajot in the Assam polls to party-ruled Rajasthan

Assam election official found with postal ballot papers, probe on

The admin in Assam's Cachar district is probing the incident in which two people, including a govt employee involved in the election process, are seen in a video unauthorisedly carrying postal ballots

Assam elections: Around 20 Congress-AIUDF candidates shifted to Jaipur

Around 20 candidates of the Congress-AIUDF alliance in the Assam Assembly polls were shifted to a hotel in Jaipur on Friday

BJP to get around 84 seats in Assam, claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Minister and top BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the party would get around 84 seats against the earlier target of 100 plus in the 126-member assembly

Election fever? States holding elections slow down Covid-19 testing

Most states have either pulled back on testing or not increased it enough to account for rising infections. Kerala reduced its daily testing by a fifth

BJP will return to power in Assam: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal exuded confidence that the BJP would win the just-concluded assembly elections and form a government for the second consecutive term

Assam polls: Congress demands CCTV feed from strong rooms for candidates

The Congress on Wednesday demanded that CCTV feed from strong rooms across Assam be made available to candidates, the state Congress chief said

82.33% voting recorded in final phase of Assam Assembly election

An estimated 82.33 per cent of 79.2 lakh electors voted in the third and last phase of Assam Assembly election in 40 constituencies on Tuesday that largely remained peaceful

BJP to retain Assam, high voting signals pro-incumbency: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said high voter turnout in Assam during polling reflects pro-incumbency as he exuded confidence that the BJP will return to power in the state

Assembly Elections LIVE: 77% voting in West Bengal; 71% in Tamil Nadu

West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu Election 2021 Live Updates: Voting in the 4 states and 1 UT is underway. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Assembly elections 2021

Assam election LIVE: Polling ends for final phase; 82% turnout till 7 pm

Congress alliance's prospects are closely tied to the consolidation of Muslim and Bodo votes. The BJP on the other hand is counting on its welfare schemes. Stay tuned for Assam election LIVE updates

Assam elections: 5 policemen suspended for firing on crowd during voting

Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Aminul Laskar has been quizzed twice and five police personnel attached to him have been suspended after they opened fire on public during second phase of polling

53.23% polling in Assam till 1:30 pm, highest voter turnout at Chirang

The third and final phase of the Assam Assembly elections in Assam recorded 53.23 per cent voter turnout till 1.30 pm on Tuesday, according to the Election Commission.'While Chirang district registered the highest voter turnout with 59.17 per cent polling, Kamrup Metro witnessed the lowest voter turnout with 46.47 polling.Among the 40 constituencies in the third phase, the Jalukbari constituency saw a turnout of 51 per cent, while Palasbari and Hajo seats have witnessed 60.24 and 60.93 per cent polling respectively.The Sidli constituency has recorded a voter turnout of 59.17 per cent so far.Pollings in the tea-garden state of Assam began on Tuesday morning with security arrangements in place.Earlier today, Assam Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma cast his vote at a polling station in Guwahati's Amingaon.This phase will decide the fate of 337 candidates across 40 constituencies of 12 districts in the state, including Sarma in the Jalukbari ...

BJP will win 22 out of 40 seats in 3rd phase of Assam polls: Himanta Biswa

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win 22 out of 40 seats in the third and final phase of Assembly polls in Assam, claimed State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday

India counting on you: Rahul to voters as 475 constituencies face music

With polling taking place for assembly elections in four states and a Union Territory, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged people to cast their vote, saying "India is counting on you". Polling is taking place for 31 seats in the third of the eight-phase West Bengal assembly elections, while 40 seats are at stake in the final and third phase of the assembly elections in Assam. Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are voting on Tuesday in single-phase assembly elections. "Do cast your votes today- India is counting on you," Gandhi tweeted. In a tweet, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "As polling begins in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, I request my sisters and brothers to go out and vote in large numbers and ensure a strong, progressive and prosperous future for themselves." In a Facebook post, she also urged people in Assam to vote in large numbers and strengthen the democratic process. "Brothers and sisters in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu

Assembly polls: Shah urges people to vote for peace, prosperity, growth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the voters of West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry to exercise their franchise in huge numbers

Assam elections: Security tightened as voting for 3rd phase of polls begins

Voting for the third and final phase of Assam Assembly elections began on Tuesday morning as huge security blanket spread in 12 districts while all Covid-19 protocols being maintained, officials said

Five states go to Assembly polls today, may tilt balance of power

With this round of elections, the poll to the legislative Assembly of Assam will have concluded

Key battles to watch when all poll-bound states see voting on April 6

EC imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in all Bengal constituencies going to polls; Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry will have polling in single phase for all the assembly seats on April 6

LIVE: CBI to probe corruption allegations against Deshmukh from tomorrow

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