The Assam BJP has sought a postponement of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) elections that are scheduled to be held on April 19. The BJP party has written to the state election commission seeking a postponement of the GMC elections, citing the week-long Rongali Bihu celebrations.
A delegation of the Assam BJP, led by state general secretaries Pulak Gohain and Diplu Ranjan Sarma, submitted a memorandum to the state election commission on Thursday on the matter. The Assam BJP, in the memorandum, cited that due to Bihu celebrations in the Guwahati city, it would be a difficult task for the parties to campaign.
The Assam BJP reportedly sought a postponement of the GMC elections after consultation with several prominent personalities in Guwahati city. Assam’s Rongali Bihu celebrations will begin on April 14.
Meanwhile, the last date for the filing of nominations has been fixed for March 30, while scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on April 1. On the other hand, the last date of withdrawal of nomination has been slated for April 4.
While the GMC elections are scheduled to be held on April 19, the counting of votes will be done on April 21.
Published by – Kiruthiga K
Edited by – Kritika Kashyap
