More than 63% polling in first-ever Silchar Municipal Corporation election
Silchar held its inaugural municipal corporation election, with officials reporting that over 63% of registered voters cast ballots before polling closed at 4:30 p.m. The exact total turnout across all wards remains pending, as final figures have yet to be compiled. The election marks a new phase of local governance for the city in the northeastern state of Assam, and will shape future civic administration.