HT Digital,
Dispur, May 6: Dispur’s MLA, Atul Bora, has made the decision to refrain from voting in the upcoming election, attributing his choice to advice from astrologers cautioning against leaving his residence on Tuesdays. Despite the significance of exercising his democratic right, Bora is choosing to prioritize his adherence to astrological guidance over participating in the electoral process.
As a result of his belief, Bora will abstain from voting on the designated polling day.
Meanwhile, the Chief Electoral Officer’s office has provided the latest statistics regarding the electoral setup for the upcoming election. A total of 9,516 polling stations will be established to accommodate the 8,149,091 eligible voters. Among these, there are 4,100,544 male voters, 4,048,436 female voters, and 111 individuals identifying as belonging to the third gender. Furthermore, the demographic includes 73,690 differently-abled voters and 1,529 voters aged above 100 years. Additionally, a significant portion of 210,177 new voters are expected to participate in the electoral process for the first time, reflecting the evolving dynamics of democratic engagement.
