Ramakanta retained as Tiwa body CEM

Ramakanta Deori was retained as the chief executive member of the Tiwa Autonomous Council following a trial of strength on Wednesday. Deori got 19 votes while his rival Rina Pator secured only one vote. The trial of strength was ordered by Gauhati high court following a writ petition by Pator after a tussle for the post of CEM. The voting was conducted by Morigaon deputy commissioner Vishal Solanki.