RHAC Elections: Polling for 33 Seats in Kamrup and Goalpara Scheduled for Tomorrow
Why in News?
- The polling for 33 seats in the Kamrup and Goalpara districts is scheduled for April 2, 2025. These elections are important as they will determine the leadership of the RHAC, which plays a significant role in the governance and socio-economic development of the Rabha community in Assam.
Important Key Points:
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Constituency Distribution: Out of the 36 constituencies, 25 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 6 for women, and 11 are unreserved.
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Election Timeline:
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Nomination Filing Deadline: March 15, 2025
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Nomination Scrutiny: March 17, 2025
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Candidature Withdrawal Deadline: March 19, 2025
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Polling Date: April 2, 2025 (7 AM to 3 PM)
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Vote Counting: April 4, 2025
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Voter Participation: The electorate comprises 445,586 voters, with a significant majority being female voters (229,394).
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Model Code of Conduct (MCC): With the announcement of the election schedule, the MCC is in effect, imposing guidelines on campaigning and government activities to ensure fair elections.
