<span style="color: #222222;">In Assam, polling has begun in the State Assembly premises for the two Rajya Sabha seats. The BJP has fielded Pabitra Margherita for the first seat while its ally United People's Party Liberal, UPPL has given ticket to Rwngwra Narzary (read Rangoura). On the other hand, Congress has fielded its own candidate Ripun Bora.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports that Pabitra Marherita is likely to win easily on the first seat while there would be a contest for the second seat between Rwngwra Narzary and Ripun Bora. Counting of votes will be held this evening.</span><br />