According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), an average voter turnout of 27.34 percent has been registered until 11:00 a.m. (local time). "The polling is progressing smoothly," an ECI official said. "In today's phase, 38 Assembly constituencies spread over six districts are voting...
Following the conclusion of her fast, Sharmila launched a political party named Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance and will contest from two assembly constituencies of Khurai and Khangabok, the home constituency of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh....