By way of PTI
GUWAHATI: The BJP and the Aam Aadmi Celebration bagged one ward every up to now within the Guwahati Municipal Company, as counting of votes for polls to the civic frame commenced on Sunday.
The elections have been held in 57 wards of the GMC on Friday, whilst in 3 wards, BJP applicants have been declared elected unopposed previous.
As in line with data equipped by means of the Kamrup Metropolitan district management, the BJP has gained in Ward Quantity 41, whilst AAP clinched Ward Quantity 42.
The BJP was once main in 3 extra wards until 11 am, Assam State Election Fee (ASEC) knowledge confirmed.
Altogether, 52.80 in line with cent voter turnout was once registered with EVMs used for balloting in all polling stations for the primary time in GMC elections.
As many as 197 applicants are in fray.
The BJP had fielded nominees in 53 seats, out of which 3 have been elected uncontested.
The saffron birthday party’s best friend within the ruling coalition at Dispur, the Asom Gana Parishad, is contesting in seven wards.
The Congress has applicants in 54 wards, AAP in 38, Assam Jatiya Parishad in 25 and CPI(M) in 4.
Nineteen others, together with Independents, also are in rivalry.