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Nazira gears up for civic polls

Nazira is all set for the forthcoming Municipal Election in February 2015. Election against 10 seats of the Nazira Municipal Board and 8 seats of the Simaluguri Town Committee will be held on February 9. The main electoral battle will be between the candidates of the Congress and BJP.

Contesting independent candidates will play a vital role in the elections to ensue. Candidates representing the Congress filled their nomination papers today. Present to boost their morale the MLA of Nazira, Debobrate Saikia.

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