70.66% voter turnout in Assam for second phase LS polls
Darang-Udalgauri seat recorded the highest polling of 72.99 per cent while Silchar recorded the lowest turnout at 65.57 per cent.
Darang-Udalgauri seat recorded the highest polling of 72.99 per cent while Silchar recorded the lowest turnout at 65.57 per cent.
Polling is underway for seven parliamentary seats of North East -- five from Assam and one each from Manipur and Tripura -- in the second phase on Friday.
The roadshow was organised to generate support for Parimal Suklabaidya, Lok Sabha candidate of BJP from Silchar seat.
Lauding the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the 11 agreements signed with various militant groups in the past decade to ensure lasting peace in the state.
The Dibrugarh constituency, from where Union Minister Sarbanada Sonowl is contesting, recorded a voter turnout of 60 per cent, according to the Election Commission India (ECI) data.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to visit Assam on Thursday, where he will address public gatherings in both Barpeta and Kokrajhar.
The notice expresses concern that such a "Sarbatmak Hartal" (total lockdown) may lead to disturbances of peace and security, potentially disrupting the daily lives of peaceful citizens in the state.
PM Modi will arrive in Kaziranga on Friday evening, and he will stay overnight in the national park, a UNESCO Heritage Site renowned for its one-horned rhinos.
Modi will be the first Prime Minister who will stay overnight at the park, a UNESCO Heritage Site renowned for its one-horned rhinos.
Hussain criticised certain Muslim MLAs for what he deemed as neglect towards Muslim children.