Gwahathi: The second and final phase of Panchayat polls in Assam will begin this morning.
Ten districts of the state will go to polls in this phase to elect Anchalik Panchayat and Zila Parishad members, Gaon Panchayat members and Gaon Panchayat presidents.
A total of 35056 candidates are in the fray in this phase. Polling will begin at 7 am and continue till 3 pm.
74.5 percent polling was recorded in the first phase. The run-up to the second phase polling had witnessed high-pitch campaigning from all political parties.
The ruling BJP, Congress, Asom Gana Parishad, AIUDF, Bodoland Peoples Front, Left parties among others are in the fray. Counting of votes will be held on 12th of this month