NDA Secures Landslide Victory in First Silchar Municipal Corporation Elections

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance achieved a landslide victory in the inaugural Silchar Municipal Corporation elections on Tuesday, capturing 34 of 42 seats. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the results demonstrate public support for development, peace, connectivity, empowerment, and better governance.

Breakdown of the results shows the BJP won 32 seats, including two uncontested, while ally Asom Gana Parishad secured two seats. Congress won two wards and independents claimed the remaining eight. Silchar's previous civic body elections occurred a decade ago when it was a municipal board.

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