Voting in progress for the first phase of Bodo Territorial Council election

Voting in progress for the first phase of Bodo Territorial Council election
Guwahati, Dec 7: Polling for the 40-member Bodo Territorial Council (BTC) began on Monday morning in the first phase, with electional officials and only a section of voters adhering to the COVID-19 protocols. Till 11.30 pm, 34 per cent votes were cast out of a total of 13,64,018 electors, who will seal the fate of 130 candidates for 21 constituencies spread across Udalguri and Baksa districts. An official of the Assam State Election Commission said voting in paper ballot started from 7:30 am and will continue till 4:30 pm at 1,739 polling stations. Safety protocols like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing inside the booth and frequent sanitization are strictly being followed, though many voters were seen not maintaining the protocol. The second phase of polling for 19 constituencies will take place on December 10, when 10,23,404 voters will decide the future of 111 candidates by exercising their franchise across 1,407 polling stations in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts. Counting for both the phases will be held on December 12 at 8 am.

By: R News India 24