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ECI Team Reviews Assam Poll Prep as BJP Eyes Record Victory

A high-level Election Commission delegation has arrived in Guwahati for a three-day review of preparations for the upcoming Assam assembly elections. The final electoral roll for the state's 126 constituencies now stands at approximately 2.49 crore voters. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed strong confidence in the BJP's prospects, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development initiatives, including a newly approved Rs 18,000 crore underwater tunnel. The state is expected to go to the polls within the first half of this year.

Key Points: ECI Delegation Reviews Assam Election Preparedness

  • ECI delegation on 3-day Assam visit
  • Final voter list shows 2.49 crore electors
  • CM Sarma predicts record BJP victory
  • Underwater tunnel project approved
  • Polls expected in first half of 2024
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ECI delegation arrives in Guwahati to review Assam poll preparedness

Election Commission team arrives in Guwahati to assess poll readiness as Assam CM Sarma predicts BJP record win, citing Modi's development gifts.

"What we can't imagine, the Prime Minister has given an unimaginable gift to Assam. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, February 16

An Election Commission delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, arrived in Guwahati today on a three-day visit to assess and review preparations for the upcoming Assam polls.

The Election Commission, earlier this month, published the final voter list for Special Revision 2026 for 126 assembly constituencies in Assam, with over 2.49 crore voters.

According to the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, the total number of voters in the draft voter list was 2,52,01,624, which has now decreased by 2,43,485 to 2,49,58,139 voters in the final voter list.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expressed confidence in Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory in poll-bound Assam, asserting that no one can act as a barrier to restrict the party's win under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Addressing the BJP's 'Booth Vijay Sankalp Sabha' in Guwahati, Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed PM Modi for his development initiatives in the state, particularly highlighting the recently approved underwater tunnel in the Brahmaputra River connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. He termed it as "an unimaginable gift to Assam".

"This time we will win by making a record. What we want was given by the Prime Minister to Assam. Today, the Prime Minister has given us such a highway where the aircraft can land. Yesterday, the Union Cabinet met, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi allocated Rs 18,000 crore to construct an underwater tunnel in the Brahmaputra River connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh. What we can't imagine, the Prime Minister has given an unimaginable gift to Assam," the Chief Minister said.

Assam is expected to go for polls in the first half of this year.

- ANI

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Priya S
An underwater tunnel in the Brahmaputra! That is truly an engineering marvel for Assam's connectivity. Development projects like these are visible and matter to people. But elections should be fought on a broader vision, not just individual gifts. 🤔
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Rohit P
The confidence of the CM is expected before polls. But as a citizen, my main concern is the final voter list. A decrease of over 2.4 lakh voters is significant. Was it proper cleaning of duplicates or something else? Transparency is key.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Indian electoral preparations. The scale is immense - 2.49 crore voters! The focus on infrastructure development as a poll plank is clear. Hope the review ensures all logistical challenges are addressed for smooth voting.
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Nikhil C
While big-ticket projects are welcome, we need to ask about job creation, price control, and healthcare in the state. Elections are about the future of Assam's youth. Hope all parties present a concrete roadmap beyond announcements.
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Meera T
The ECI delegation's three-day visit is crucial. Assam has unique geographical and demographic challenges. Ensuring every legitimate voter can cast their vote without hassle should be the top priority. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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