Guwahati, 09 April (HS): Voting for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections witnessed active participation from candidates and prominent personalities across the state, even as rain lashed several areas on Thursday.

At the 5 No. Suwagpur Primary School in Goreswar, Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary cast his vote along with his family members. In Guwahati, BJP candidate from the Central Guwahati constituency, Vijoy Gupta, also exercised his franchise.

Senior leaders and Minister Ashok Singhal and Neelam Devi were among those who cast their votes early in the day. In Aainiati, Satradhikar Dr. Sri Sri Pitambar Dev Goswami participated in the polling process despite rainfall, underscoring the importance of democratic participation.

Voters in several regions were seen standing in long queues in the rain to cast their votes, reflecting strong public enthusiasm. In the newly formed 79 No. Chichibargaon Assembly constituency, BJP MP Pradan Baruah exercised his voting rights.

Meanwhile, Former BJP MP and BJP candidate Pallab Lochan Das appeared emotional after casting his vote at his own school, while BJP candidate and minister Naba Doley from Dhakuakhana also cast his vote.

The polling process continues smoothly across the state under tight security arrangements.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash