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The Assam State Election Commission has announced the schedule for BTC elections across 40 constituencies. Voting will take place on September 22 with counting scheduled for September 26. A total of 26.58 lakh voters across five districts will participate in this democratic process. The election features independent contests between former allies BJP and UPPL along with other regional parties.

Key Points: Assam Announces BTC Elections for 40 Seats on September 22

  • Election covers 40 constituencies with 26.58 lakh voters across five BTR districts
  • 30 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes while five are unreserved
  • BJP and UPPL to contest independently after previous alliance
  • Voter count increased by 11.35% since 2020 BTC elections
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Assam to hold BTC elections for 40 Seats on September 22, counting on September 26

Assam sets Bodoland Territorial Council polls for September 22 with 26.58 lakh voters across 5 districts. Counting on September 26 as BJP and UPPL contest independently.

"BJP is in a very good position and we will get good results in the upcoming Bodoland elections - CM Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, August 26

The Assam State Election Commission on Tuesday announced the poll dates for 40 council constituencies of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The election for 40 BTC constituencies will be held on September 22, and counting of votes will be held on September 26.

According to the notification issued by the Assam State Election Commission, the last date for filing nominations is September 2.

Scrutiny of nominations will be conducted on September 4, and the last date for withdrawal of candidature is September 6.

A total of 26,57,937 voters across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), comprising five districts, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Tamulpur, will cast their votes at 3,359 polling stations.

Of the total electorate, 13,23,399 are male voters, 13,34,521 are female voters and 17 belong to the other category.

In the 2020 BTC elections, the total number of voters stood at 23,87,046, reflecting an 11.35 per cent increase in the current electoral roll.

In the previous BTC elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) had jointly formed the Bodoland Territorial Council government. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma had attended several election campaign rallies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), which is constituted with five districts - Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Tamulpur.

This time, both the BJP and UPPL will contest the elections independently.

Hagrama Mohilary-led Bodoland People's Party (BPF), Congress and other regional parties will also fight in this election.

Of the total 40 council constituencies, 30 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), five for non-STs, and the remaining five are unreserved.

On Wednesday, August 13, the Assam State Election Commission published the final photo electoral rolls for 40 Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) constituencies, containing 26.58 lakh voters.

According to the Assam State Election Commission, there are 3279 polling stations in 40 Bodoland Territorial Council constituencies.

Earlier this month, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence in the outcome of the upcoming Bodaland Territorial elections, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would achieve good results in the polls.

"BJP is in a very good position and we will get good results in the upcoming Bodoland elections," CM Sarma told reporters.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that BJP and UPPL are contesting separately this time. Last time their alliance worked well. Hope this doesn't lead to division of votes and benefit other parties. The tribal reserved seats will be crucial.
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Aman W
As someone from Kokrajhar, I hope this election focuses on real issues - better roads, healthcare facilities, and employment opportunities. Too often elections become about identity politics rather than development.
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Sarah B
Impressive to see nearly equal male and female voter numbers! Gender balance in electoral participation is crucial for inclusive governance. Hope women's issues get proper attention during campaigns.
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Vikram M
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's confidence in BJP's performance shows they've done their homework. But independent campaigning by former allies might create unexpected results. BPF and Congress shouldn't be underestimated either.
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Nikhil C
While I support democratic processes, I hope the election commission ensures free and fair voting. Bodoland has had historical tensions, and peaceful elections are essential for the region's progress. 🕊️

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