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In the interest of public services the Assam government has declared October 21 next as public holiday under section 25 of N I Act, 1881 in the constituencies where by-election will take place.

These places are 1-Ratabari (Karimganj district), 44-Jania (Barpeta district), 74-Rangapara (Sonitpur district) and 106-Sonari (Charaideo district).

All the government, non-government offices, PRIs, urban local bodies, educational institutions and business establishments including banks, tea garden and industries etc within the jurisdiction of above mentioned Assembly constituencies will remain closed on account of this public holiday under N I Act.