Voters Boycott Panchayat Polls in Hailakandi Over Lack of Basic Amenities

Villagers in Hailakandi’s Banglabasa and Kukicherra polling stations boycotted the Panchayat elections on Friday, citing decades of neglect in roads, healthcare, and education. No votes were cast in protest. Residents accused both Congress and BJP of failing them and vowed to continue boycotting future polls, including the 2026 Assembly elections, unless their basic needs are met.