Correspondent
Election Commission Holds Historic Public Hearings in Guwahati on Assam's Delimitation Proposal.
The Commission, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioners Shri Anup Chandra Pandey and Shri Arun Goel, engaged with both national and state-level political parties. Notable participants included the Aam Aadmi Party, Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Bhartiya Janata Party. State parties like the All India United Democratic Front, Asom Gana Parishad, United Peoples Party Liberal, and Bodoland People’s Front also contributed their valuable feedback and suggestions on the proposed delimitation plan.
An essential aspect of these discussions was the involvement of the United Opposition Forum Assam, which represents a coalition of various parties, including Assam Pradesh Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, CPM, Raijor Dal, CPI, Jatiya Dal Assam, NCP, RJD, Janata Dal (U), TMC, CPI(ML), and other Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs).
Over the course of the second day of public hearings, the Commission diligently listened to more than 645 representations from 13 districts, including Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Nalbari, Sonitpur, Karimganj, Darrang, Hailakandi, Cachar, South Salmara, Nagaon, Morigaon, and Dhubri. The diverse range of feedback and opinions gathered during these hearings will play a crucial role in shaping the future course of the delimitation proposal in Assam. The active participation of various political entities ensures a comprehensive and inclusive approach to the decision-making process, reflecting the spirit of democracy in the state.