Hours after the publication of the final delimitation draft by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 11 said that a few of the proposals put forward by the state government were accepted by the ECI.
Assam Government’s Suggestions Turned Down By ECI
The Chief Minister said that some of the Assam Government’s suggestions were turned down by the ECI.
“I could not see the final delimitation order published by the ECI extensively. I will study and will give my detailed comments in a day or two. However, while ECI has accepted some of our proposals related to the delimitation of assembly and parliamentary constituencies of the state, a few were also rejected by the poll panel,” Sarma told media persons in Guwahati.
State minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said, “As a result of this delimitation, the future of the Assamese indigenous people will be secured. They will be saved from the crisis of existence.”
Meanwhile, Congress MLA Rakibul Hussain said, “After seeing the overall constituency-wise picture, the opposition party will issue a formal statement. However, in principle, Congress has no objection to the delimitation.”
