Polling Concludes with 74 per cent vote cast in 16-Haflong (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency

 

Haflong, April 01, 2021:  Polling in the second phase of the Assam Assembly Election, 2021 for 16-Haflong (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency concluded with estimated 74 per cent vote cast today at 6.00 PM.

Though rainfall had interrupted in the morning, voters turned out to cast their valuable vote for choosing their Assembly representative. The total percentage of vote cast was estimated as 74% at the close of poll.

 

There are 4 candidates from different political parties in fray for the 16-Haflong (ST) Assembly constituency,  result of which is to be declared on May 2 next.

 

Altogether 988 polling officials along with 492 security personnel, 67 sector officers and 11 zonal officers braved heavy rainfall and difficult terrain to reach their designated polling stations to perform their poll duties around the district of Dima Hasao.

 

It is to be noted that the polling officials made the first move on 30th March for those polling stations which are located in far flung corners of the district and rest on the next day, which are closely located.

 

The district administration meanwhile is all prepared to receive the officials who are gradually returning with the EVM machines after their successful conduct of their duties in 246 polling stations amidst tight security.