Haflong: Four candidates have filed their nominations for the 113 Haflong (ST) Legislative Assembly constituency ahead of the April 9 polls, setting the stage for a multi-cornered contest in Dima Hasao district.
Among the key contenders is former BJP minister Nandita Gorlosa, who has entered the fray as a Congress candidate following denial of ticket by the BJP.
The BJP has fielded Rupali Langthasa, a sitting member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), while the National People’s Party (NPP), marking its electoral debut in Assam, has nominated former NCHAC member Daniel Langthasa.
The regional Autonomous State Demand Committee (ASDC) has also joined the contest, fielding Anjosh Terang as its candidate.
The scrutiny of nominations is scheduled for March 24, with March 26 set as the last date for withdrawal.
A total of 1,58,204 voters in Dima Hasao district will decide the outcome, including 78,279 male and 79,925 female voters. The electorate also includes 635 senior citizens and 932 persons with disabilities.
Polling will be conducted across 261 polling stations, with officials deploying booth-level officers and electoral staff to ensure smooth conduct of the election. Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.