Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita Expels 15 Members for Independent Candidature in DHAC Elections

Digital Desk: Bhabesh Kalita, the state BJP president, expelled over 15 BJP members (Karyakartas) on Wednesday for running as an independent candidate against the BJP's official candidate in the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) elections.

Lalremthiem Tuolor, Rahul Naiding, Silvias Lalrotlounga Khozol, Paunamsaulakbe Newme, Pauramduing Jeme, Pronen Haflongbar, Punush Nunisa, Bimal Hojai, Hemanta Kemprai, Joysing Durong, Dormen Enghi, Ramgalungbe Jeme, Lalropui Hmar, Saivongril Hrangkhol, and Joydesh Phong, besides the other BJP Karyakartas, are said to have chosen to run as independent candidates in the DHAC Polls.

It should be mentioned that the 13th North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) elections in Assam's Dima Hasao district are set for January 8, 2024.

The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Voting will be held in 280 polling places.

A total of 1,41,124 voters are anticipated to cast ballots. Out of this number, there are 70,485 male voters and 70,639 female voters.

The DHAC poll results will be announced on January 12, 2024.

The NCHAC, also known as the Dima Hasao Council, was formed under the terms of the Indian Constitution's Sixth Schedule to administer the Dima Hasao district and ensure the development of the area's hill people.