NDA secures victory in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council electio

way2barak April 5: The ruling BJP-RHJM coalition, namely NDA, is set to retain power in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) election, the counting of votes for which was conducted on Friday.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed the BJP-led alliance has already secured a majority, bagging 33 out of 36 seats.

According to the results declared by the Assam State Election Commission, Congress managed to win just one seat of the tribal council.
BJP won 6 seats while its ally party Rabha Hasong Jautho Sangraam Samiti won 27 seats and 2 Independent candidates won the election.

Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tankeswar Rabha once again registered victory who contested from the No – 7 South Dudhnoi council constituency.

Rabha Hasong Jautho Sangraam Samiti candidate Tankeswar Rabha secured 7164 votes, while Congress candidate Sanjib Kumar Rabha received 1593 votes.

Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Another Saffron Wave in Assam! Our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council for speaking in unison and endorsing Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Shri @narendramodi Ji’s welfare policies, particularly for the indigenous communities. NDA has won 33/36 seats.”

The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council area is covered in the Goalpara and Kamrup districts of Assam.