![BJP leader and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), COngress leader Gaurav Gogoi (R). BJP leader and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), COngress leader Gaurav Gogoi (R).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fassam-7jpg_1717476376232.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
June 3, 2024, 09:46 PM - 2 mins read
The process is underway in 152 halls across 52 centres, involving 5,823 personnel and 64 general observers.
Read more![Over 900 EVM parts replaced during third phase in Assam. Over 900 EVM parts replaced during third phase in Assam.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fevmnai-2jpg_1715099521742.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 7, 2024, 09:32 AM - 6 mins read
147 CUs, 210 VVPATs and 147 BUs were replaced during the mock poll after they malfunctioned, the official said.
Read more![In Assam, over 74% voted till 5PM In Assam, over 74% voted till 5PM](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fvoting-new-newnaijpg_1715088712834.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 7, 2024, 06:31 AM - 6 mins read
The turnout was expected to rise as people, who entered the polling stations before 5 pm, the closing time for voting, will be allowed to exercise their franchise.
Read more![BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi (L) and Congress' Mira Borthakur Goswami (R). BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi (L) and Congress' Mira Borthakur Goswami (R).](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fassam-5jpg_1715055831920.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 09:23 PM - 3 mins read
The BJP has nominated Bijuli Kalita Medhi after replacing its sitting MP Queen Oja, while the Congress has put forth Mira Borthakur Goswami.
Read more![Women in Assam arrive to cast their vote during the first round of polling of India's national election. Women in Assam arrive to cast their vote during the first round of polling of India's national election.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fassam-3jpg_1715047672468.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 07:07 PM - 2 mins read
Starting at 7 am and extending until 5 pm, polling stations in Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar are witnessing the democratic process.
Read more![Non-Bodos have been demanding granting of land rights and Scheduled Tribe status. Non-Bodos have been demanding granting of land rights and Scheduled Tribe status.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fvoterjpg_1715012299020.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 6, 2024, 09:18 AM - 4 mins read
Non-Bodos have been demanding granting of land rights and Scheduled Tribe status.
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May 6, 2024, 04:52 AM - 4 mins read
With 47 contenders vying for victory across four pivotal Lok Sabha seats, the electoral fate of Assam hangs in the balance.
Read more![The constituencies in the final phase are Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar (ST), and Guwahati. Voting is scheduled to take place on May 7. The constituencies in the final phase are Dhubri, Barpeta, Kokrajhar (ST), and Guwahati. Voting is scheduled to take place on May 7.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fpm-and-cmpng_1714919458085.png&w=3840&q=8)
May 5, 2024, 07:30 AM - 3 mins read
Barpeta has the highest number of candidates at 14, while Guwahati has the lowest with eight. Dhubri has 13 candidates and Kokrajhar 12.
Read more![Badruddin Ajmal hints that Congress Can't Form Govt on Its Own. Badruddin Ajmal hints that Congress Can't Form Govt on Its Own.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Funtitled-design-20240503t151117756jpg_1714729499900.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
May 3, 2024, 02:45 AM - 3 mins read
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), led by Badruddin Ajmal, has signalled its readiness to back a third front or any coalition without the BJP to form the government at the Centre.
Read more![Women, who outnumber male voters anyway in all five seats, were seen queuing up at polling stations from 5 am. Most of them said they wanted to cast their vote early so that they could return home and continue with their daily chores Women, who outnumber male voters anyway in all five seats, were seen queuing up at polling stations from 5 am. Most of them said they wanted to cast their vote early so that they could return home and continue with their daily chores](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fassam1jpg_1713511803921.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 19, 2024, 12:30 AM - 3 mins read
Women, who outnumber male voters anyway in all five seats, were seen queuing up at polling stations from 5 am. Most of them said they wanted to cast their vote early so that they could return home and continue with their daily chores
Read more![Dibrugarh Assembly Constituency. Dibrugarh Assembly Constituency.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fvotenai-3jpg_1713078128556.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 14, 2024, 12:02 AM - 7 mins read
Dibrugarh is considered one of the most economically important constituencies in the state.
Read more![Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.newsarenaindia.com%2F%2Fuploads%2Fhimantajpg_1712940152254.jpg&w=3840&q=8)
April 12, 2024, 09:42 AM - 2 mins read
Sarma alleged that Gogoi's act of offering namaz in the Sivasagar constituency, while not attending the inauguration of the Ram temple, amounted to appeasement politics.
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