BJP wins big in Assam civic polls

After the Delhi rout, here is something to cheer for the BJP. It is doing exceedingly well in Assam civic polls indicating that the party is all set to emerge as the front runner in the coming assembly elections.

Of the 42 town committees, the BJP has won 20, while the Congress has won only six. The AGP, which ruled Assam twice in the past, has drawn a zilch. The counting in other committees is in progress.

In case of the 32 municipal committees, the BJP has already won 18, while the Congress has won eight. The AGP drew a blank.
The civic polls have assumed significance in the State in view of the forthcoming Assembly polls next year. The results would indicate which way the wind is blowing. Also, a massive 72 percent polling was recorded indicating strong voter sensitisation. Interestingly, in the 2009 elections, the Congress had won 71 of the 74 municipal committees and town committees.
Elections were held for 32 municipal boards and 42 town committees on Sunday. The total number of electorate is 14,84,896.