Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Voting Commences with High Voter Turnout
Voting Begins in Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll
Nagaon voters at an election campaign rally ahead of bypolls on Oct 6 (Photo: @INCAssam/X)
Guwahati, Oct 6: The Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll kicked off at 7 am on Tuesday, with voters across the constituency casting their ballots to determine the future of 15 candidates.
Polling is taking place at 2,112 locations, which includes five auxiliary stations, supported by a team of 9,664 polling officials to ensure a smooth process. The voter demographic consists of 9,58,595 males, 9,43,364 females, and 50 individuals identifying as third-gender.
In an effort to enhance voter experience, five model polling stations and 335 women-managed stations have been established. Additionally, webcasting facilities have been set up at all polling sites, with 86 micro-observers assigned for monitoring.
The key contest is primarily between BJP's Devasish Sharma, a former deputy commissioner of Nagaon, Congress's Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal.
Voting will remain open until 5 pm. Postal voting for individuals over 85 years old and those with disabilities has already been conducted in accordance with the Representation of the People Act.
Assam's Chief Electoral Officer, Anurag Goel, has encouraged all eligible voters to engage in the electoral process and exercise their rights.
Stay tuned for live updates as the Nagaon bypoll unfolds throughout the day.