Assam Prepares for Vote Counting with 52 Centres and Tight Security

Assam is set for the vote-counting process with 52 designated counting centres across 50 polling districts. These centres are divided into those handling Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and postal votes, with strictly regulated entry. District administration and police are managing the operations. A total of 152 counting rooms with 1,941 tables will be used, and the process is expected to take 10 to 28 rounds, with some constituencies requiring the maximum number of rounds. A total of 5,823 vote-counting officers and 64 general observers are involved.

Authorities have coordinated with APDCL and BSNL to ensure uninterrupted power and internet connectivity, and security has been enhanced with 360° CCTV cameras. Final results will be declared from multiple locations, including Dhubri, Kokrajhar, and Guwahati, and are expected to be announced between 4:00 and 4:30 PM.