Assam Panchayat Election 2025: Over 43% polling in first phase, incidents of violence in some areas
Under Assam Panchayat Election Voting Phase 1, the first phase of voting started peacefully in the state today, but sporadic incidents of violence have also been reported from some districts. By 1:30 pm, more than 43% of the people exercised their franchise.
🔷 First Phase Voting – At a Glance
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Start of voting: 7:30 am
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End time: 4:30 pm
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Number of voters: 89.59 lakh (44.66 lakh men, 44.93 lakh women)
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Number of polling stations: 25,007
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Districts: 14 districts including Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli
Voting took place at a total of 12,916 polling stations in the first phase. Elections are being held in the state in two phases, the counting of which will take place simultaneously on May 11.
🔴 Incidents of violence, voting affected
Tense situation prevailed in some districts during Assam Panchayat Election Voting Phase 1:
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Two people were injured in a clash between two groups at a polling station in Katigorah in Cachar district.
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Congress candidate Kuber Yadav was attacked in Seragi Zilla Parishad area.
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In one incident, there was a dispute over alleged proxy voting, which disrupted the voting.
However, the authorities brought the situation under control and additional security forces were deployed.
🛡️ Security and administration preparations
The administration took strict measures to make the voting process peaceful and fair:
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Deployment of more than 50,000 security personnel
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CCTV surveillance and webcasting in sensitive areas
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Deployment of special monitoring teams at polling stations
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Helpline numbers and control rooms activated
The State Election Commission clarified that the possibility of re-polling can be considered in violence-affected areas.
📊 NDA leads, opposition active
The figures so far seem to be going in favor of the NDA:
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Total candidates elected unopposed: 348
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BJP: 35 Zilla Parishad + 259 Zonal Council
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AGP: 2 Zilla Parishad + 29 Zonal Council
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Independent: 15
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Congress: 9
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AIUDF: 1
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This indicates that the NDA is getting a strong hold in the state from the first phase itself, although the opposition is also challenging strongly at some places.
📅 Second Phase and Upcoming Districts Information
The second phase of polling will be held on May 7, covering the following districts:
Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Morigaon, Darang, Nagaon, Nalbari, Goalpara, Bajali, Kamrup Metro, South Salmara and others.
The results of these elections will decide who will rule rural Assam for the next five years.
📌 Why are panchayat elections important?
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Panchayat elections are directly linked to the development of villages, amenities like education, health, roads and water.
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These elections strengthen democracy at the grassroots level.
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Accountability of local leadership plays an important role in solving the problems of the rural masses.
📝 Conclusion
A large number of voters participated in Assam Panchayat Election Voting Phase 1. There were reports of violence and disturbances in some areas, but overall people voted enthusiastically to strengthen democracy. As the voting nears completion, all eyes are on the results to be announced on May 11.