Nomination Process Concludes for Sonowal Kachari and Mising Autonomous Councils

The nomination process for the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council and Mising Autonomous Council elections in 2026 has concluded, with a total of 51 nominations filed for the SKAC and six for the MAC. Key constituencies have seen varying numbers of nominations, with the scrutiny of papers set for November 12. The elections are scheduled for November 30, followed by vote counting on December 3. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant electoral event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 12, 2026, 13:28 IST

Overview of Nominations for Upcoming Elections

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Diburgarh, Nov 12: In preparation for the upcoming general elections to the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) in 2026, a total of 51 nomination papers have been submitted across all 13 constituencies. Additionally, six candidates have registered for the 35 No Dihing Sessa constituency of the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC).

The nomination period for the SKAC elections wrapped up on Wednesday, with Mancotta and Kutuha constituencies leading with six nominations each. Following closely were Khowang, Bamunbari, and Chaharikata, each receiving five nominations.

Other constituencies such as Tengakhat, Naharkatia, Lepetkata (Women), and Tingthengia saw four nominations each, while Rongchangi had three. Komargaon and Khatuwa each recorded two nominations, and Kheremia had the fewest with just one.

In parallel, the nomination process for the MAC elections also concluded yesterday, with six nominations submitted for the 35 No Dihing Sessa constituency.

Scrutiny of the nomination papers for both councils is scheduled for November 12, and candidates have until November 16 to withdraw their nominations. Voting for both elections is set for November 30, from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, with the vote counting taking place on December 3.