Phase II witnesses over 62.69% turn out in Barpeta HPC
Over 62.69% polling was recorded in Barpeta HPC that concluded today. The polling was by and large peaceful in most areas except few small incidents. It was also noticeable that the poll percentage within the town areas was very poor. Though it was a cloudy day in the first half of the day, later the weather became good. The polling at different LACs recorded as: Barpeta LAC - 62.48%, Chenga LAC - 65.07%, Jania - 65.97%, Baghbar - 66.58%, Sarukshetri -60.02%, Patacharkuchi-48%, Bongaigaon-62%, Abhayapuri-North-72%, Abhayapuri South –65.5%, Dharmapur - 59.76%.
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