In Assam, voting is on for the second and final phase of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in Chirang and Kokrajhar districts amidst tight security. Nearly 30 percent polling has been reported till 11.30 am.&nbsp; This phase will cover 19 seats.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Bodoland People's Front, BPF Chief Hagrama Mahilary, senior ministers Pramila Rani Brahma and Chandan Brahma, former MP U G Brahma are among those who exercised their voting rights early today. Over 10 lakh voters will decide the fate of 111 candidates in this phase.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Counting of votes will take place on Saturday. AIR correspondent reports that ahead of the next year's assembly election in Assam, all the political parties have put their weight behind in the 40 members BTC polls. The voters have seen participation of top politicians in rallies and road shows.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">All the parties have promised to speed up development works if they come to power. The campaign had also witnessed allegations and counter- allegation on corruption issues. So far only BPF governed the BTC since its formation in 2003. This time, the party is contesting against its partner BJP. Apart from them, UPPL, independent candidates and Congress- AIUDF alliance are also in the fray.</span><br />
News On AIR | December 10, 2020 12:43 PM
Voting underway for final phase of BTC polls in Assam