Elections Scheduled for Mising and Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Councils in Assam
Election Preparations in Golaghat District
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DERGAON, Nov 6: The Golaghat district administration is actively preparing for the upcoming elections for three constituencies of the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) and two constituencies of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) located within the district.
The Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) has released the election schedule for both councils, which includes all 40 constituencies in MAC and 32 in SKAC. According to the timeline, the deadline for submitting nominations is set for November 10, with polling day on November 30.
During a press conference at the District Commissioner's office, Biswajit Phukan, the District Commissioner and returning officer, stated that the administration has initiated the election process for the Dhonsiri (Women), Disoi (ST), and Bornoi Billam (ST) constituencies for MAC, as well as Golaghat (Women) and Doyang (ST) for SKAC. Police officials also participated in the meeting.
In total, 47,644 voters, including 23,929 women, are expected to cast their votes across 77 polling stations for the MAC elections. For the SKAC elections, 8,037 voters, with 4,132 being female, will vote at 20 polling stations.
The election notification was issued on November 3, with nominations due by November 10, and candidate lists to be announced on November 16. Voting will take place on November 30 from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. A strong room for the distribution and collection of election materials has been established at the Government Bezbaruah HS School in Golaghat.
Election Arrangements in Biswanath District
In Biswanath district, comprehensive arrangements are underway to ensure the smooth conduct of the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC) elections.
District Election Officer Karabi Saikia Karan addressed a press conference on Wednesday, detailing the preparations for the two constituencies in the district, aimed at maximizing voter participation.
“The Biswanath district administration is committed to conducting the elections in the two autonomous council segments – Lohitmukh and Buroi – in a free, fair, and peaceful manner,” she stated.
There are 33,575 registered voters in both constituencies, comprising 17,064 males and 16,511 females, with a total of 79 polling stations established.
Lakhimpur District Election Preparations
In Lakhimpur district, preparations are also in progress for the MAC and SKAC elections scheduled for November 30. The SKAC elections will take place in three constituencies: Bihpuria, Telahi, and Bogeenadi.
For the MAC elections, polling will occur in eight constituencies, including Bogeenadi (Open), Pub Telahi (Women), Oboniri (ST), Bornoi (ST), Kherkota-Dangdhora (ST), 23 Lohit (Women), 24 Ranganadi (ST), and Dikrong (ST).
The District Returning Officer for Lakhimpur noted that 41 polling stations for MAC and two for SKAC have been designated as critical.