Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed gratitude to the people of Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council for making NDA victorious in the elections.

In a social media post on X, the Assam Chief Minister termed this victory as 'another saffron wave in Assam.'

'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,' CM Sarma posted on X.

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1908193890219217217

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a landslide victory in Assam's Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council elections, winning 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.

The BJP won 6 seats, its ally party Rabha Hasong Jautho Sangraam Samiti won 27 seats, and 2 Independent candidates won the election.

BJP won 6 seats: 02-Kothakuthi, 15-Agia, 22-Bondapara, 30-Bamunigaon, 35-Silputa, 20-Joyramkuchi (uncontested).

Chief Executive Member (CEM) Tankeswar Rabha once again registered victory 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.

BJP National President JP Nadda also congratulated party workers on the election results,' My heartfelt congratulations to the NDA partners on the landslide victory in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections in Assam. This mandate reflects the people's confidence in the governance and vision of Hon. PM Narendra Modi Ji, whose leadership has ushered in meaningful change and development across the state. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Rabha Hasong and commend the tireless efforts of the BJP Assam Karyakartas who made this victory possible.'

The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council area covers the Goalpara and Kamrup districts of Assam.

More than 1.80 crore voters, including 90.71 lakh male voters, 89.65 lakh female voters and 408 other voters, exercised their franchise in 25007 polling stations in these polls.

There are 21920 Gaon Panchayat members, 2192 Gram Panchayat presidents, 2192 Gram Panchayat Vice presidents, 2192 Anchalik Panchayat members, 181 Anchalik Panchayat presidents, 181 Anchalik Panchayat Vice presidents and 397 Zilla Parishad members. (ANI)