Archive · 7 Oct 2026
NDA Wins First Silchar Municipal Corporation Election, BJP Seeks Recounts
Silchar held its first election for its new municipal corporation.
The corporation has 42 wards, which are local areas represented by elected members.
People voted in 40 wards on October 3.
Two BJP candidates won their wards without an opponent.
The BJP-led NDA won 34 seats, while Congress won two and Independent candidates won six.
The BJP asked officials to count the votes again in two wards.
Officials had not yet decided whether to do that.
During the campaign, people raised concerns about roads, drainage, flooding, electricity and drinking water.
The BJP-led NDA won 34 of the 42 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation’s first election; Congress won two and Independents six.
Polling was held on October 3 in 40 wards, while BJP candidates won wards 9 and 20 unopposed.
The BJP requested recounts in wards 29 and 30; officials had not decided on the request.
A total of 133 candidates contested, and counting began at 8 am using ballot papers.
Campaign issues included poor roads, inadequate drainage, waterlogging, erratic power and irregular drinking-water supply.
- Who
- The BJP-led NDA, Congress, Independent candidates and other nominees contested.
- What
- The NDA won 34 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation’s first election.
- When
- Polling was held on October 3; results were reported on October 6.
- Where
- Silchar, Assam, India.
- Why
- The election chose representatives for the Silchar Municipal Corporation, which became operational in June 2025.
- NDA seats
- 34
- Congress seats
- 2
- Independent seats
- 6
- Total wards
- 42
- Wards with polling
- 40
- Candidates
- 133
- Recount requests
- The BJP requested recounts in wards 29 and 30; no decision had been made.
