Voting Underway in Assam Assembly Elections with 722 Candidates
Voting begins across 126 seats in Assam; 722 candidates in fray
Hindustan Times
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Voting commenced at 7 AM across 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, India, with over 25 million eligible voters and 722 candidates contesting. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi are among the prominent candidates. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth electoral process.
- 01Voting started at 7 AM for 126 assembly constituencies in Assam.
- 02Over 25 million voters are eligible, with 722 candidates, including 59 women.
- 03Prominent candidates include Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi.
- 04Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged voter participation.
- 05The BJP seeks a third consecutive term while Congress aims to return to power.
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Voting began at 7 AM on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, India, with over 25 million eligible voters participating. A total of 722 candidates, including 59 women, are contesting in this election. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is running from Jalukbari, while Congress state chief Gaurav Gogoi is contesting from Jorhat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the people of Assam to vote in large numbers, emphasizing the importance of youth and women voters. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the need for unity and urged voters to reject divisive politics. Security is tight, with Central Armed Police Forces deployed and webcasting enabled at all 31,490 polling stations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in power since 2016, is seeking a third consecutive term, while the Congress is contesting in alliance with five parties.
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The election outcome will significantly affect governance and development in Assam, impacting policies on unity, welfare, and resource management.
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