NE Watch Desk
In the scenic hills of Assam’s Dima
Hasao district, the counting of votes for the 13th North Cachar Hills
Autonomous Council elections is in full swing. The Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP
has already clinched the Haflong seat, setting a positive tone for the party in
this pivotal local governance body.
The election took place on January 8. The
vote counting, which commenced at 8 am today, have been going on amid tight
security with polling officials stationed at their designated locations,
revealing BJP’s success in securing at least 10 seats, including Haflong.
Chief Executive Member Debolal Gorlosa
expressed confidence in BJP’s potential to secure a minimum of 22 seats in the
ongoing election.
With 22 constituencies under Dima Hasao,
six candidates from as many constituencies have already won uncontested in this
council election.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
actively campaigned in the region, pledging to enhance health facilities,
improve connectivity, and transform the hill district into a thriving tourist
destination.
He asserted the government’s initiatives
in restoring connectivity post-landslide in 2022 and during the Covid pandemic,
along with commitments to financial assistance for higher education and support
for women under the Orunodoi scheme.
The Assam State Election Commission
meticulously categorized 100 of the 280 polling stations as ‘sensitive’ and 27
as ‘very sensitive,’ underscoring the thorough planning and security measures
to ensure a fair and peaceful election process.
As the counting unfolds, all eyes are on
Dima Hasao, where the results will shape the future governance and
developmental trajectory of this autonomous region nestled in the heart of Assam.
