Polling Underway In 80 Civic Bodies Across Assam

Electronic Voting Machines are being used for the first time in the history of civic elections in the state.

Polling is underway for 80 civic bodies across Assam on Sunday, amid tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, an official said.

Voting began at 8 am in 977 wards across 24 districts of the northeastern state and will continue till 4 pm.

"Polling has so far been peaceful," the State Election Commission official said.

Long queues were seen outside many booths as people turned up early for casting their votes.