Polling was underway for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections in Assam on Monday amid tight security. Polling began at 7.30 am for the 40 seats in five districts — Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Tamulpur and Udalguri, with 316 candidates in fray. It will continue till 4 pm.
People lined up outside the 3,359 polling stations in good numbers during the initial hours to exercise their franchise, with no untoward incident reported so far, officials said. A total of 316 candidates are contesting, with Kokrajhar fielding the highest number at 100. Udalguri has 68 candidates, Chirang 56, Baksa 52, and Tamulpur 40.
To ensure smooth polling, 3,359 polling stations have been set up. The entire region has been placed under heavy security cover, with additional deployment in sensitive areas to maintain order and ensure fair voting.
