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The Assam State Election Commission has finalized voter rolls for the upcoming BTC elections, listing 26.58 lakh eligible voters. BJP plans to contest independently while UPPL emphasizes its governance record of peace and development. Polling is expected in September across 3279 stations in five BTR districts. Both parties are actively campaigning, with UPPL confident of public support based on their performance.

Key Points: Assam Finalizes 26.58 Lakh Voter Rolls for BTC Elections

  • Assam SEC lists 26.58 lakh voters for BTC polls
  • BJP to contest 38 out of 40 seats alone
  • UPPL highlights peace and development as key poll agenda
  • Polling to be held across 3279 stations in 5 BTR districts
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Assam State Election Commission publishes final voter rolls ahead of BTC elections

Assam SEC releases final voter list for BTC polls with 26.58 lakh voters as BJP and UPPL gear up for September elections.

"People experienced change under UPPL government, we hope for good results – Pramod Boro, UPPL President"

Guwahati, August 13

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

A total of 26,58,477 voters include 13,23,673 male voters, 13,34,787 female voters and 17 other voters included in the final voter list.

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

The election for 40 council constituencies of the Bodoland Territorial Council is likely to be held in the month of September.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam State BJP president Dilip Saikia said that the BJP will fight alone in the BTC elections.

In the last council election, the BJP and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) had formed the Bodoland Territorial Council government.

Assam Chief Minister Sarma has attended several election campaign rallies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), which is constituted with five districts - Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Tamulpur.

Earlier, Assam State BJP chief spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay told ANI that this time BJP will contest in 38 out of 40 BTC constituencies.

Earlier on August 7, ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, incumbent Chief Executive Member of the BTC and the President of United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), Pramod Boro, said that the public has experienced change under their government.

Speaking to ANI, Boro said that the UPPL government has worked for the people and brought peace in the region, and the people will vote for them.

He said, "This is the second election after our government came into power. We have worked for the public for five years. These were the first five years after Independence when the people got a chance to live peacefully. Earlier, there was violence and bloodshed here, but people experienced a change under the UPPL government. I hope UPPL will get a good result in the polls."

He claimed that UPPL is the only party that raises the issues of peace, unity and transparency in governance.

"National parties and regional parties are campaigning here, but the public is inclined towards UPPL. UPPL is the only party that talks about peace, unity and transparency in governance. These elections would not be difficult for us. In 2015, Brahma ji (Urkhao Gwra Brahma) founded the party, and we celebrated 10 years of UPPL on foundation day on August 5," Pramod Boro said.

He added that the development of the region will be the key issue for the upcoming elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Kokrajhar, I've seen real improvement in roads and schools under current government. But still need more jobs for youth. Hope all parties focus on employment this time.
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Aman W
Why is BJP contesting alone? Their alliance worked well last time. Divided votes might help regional parties. Not sure this is good strategy for stability in BTR.
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Kavya N
Peace is most important for development. If UPPL has really reduced violence as claimed, they deserve another chance. Our relatives in Udalguri say situation is much better now.
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David E
Interesting to see such detailed voter data being published transparently. In many countries this information isn't so accessible. Kudos to Assam Election Commission!
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Shreya B
Hope all parties maintain peace during campaigning. Last election had some tension in our area. EC should ensure free & fair polls with proper security arrangements. 🤞

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