Campaign for the third and final phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam concludes with roadshows, bike rallies, and public gatherings despite heavy rain. BJP, AGP, UPPL, and Congress hold mega rallies. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cancels programs due to inclement weather. PM Modi, Amit Shah, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaign in Assam. BJP focuses on connectivity, healthcare, and education while Congress targets price rise and joblessness.
Voters above the age of 85 in Guwahati parliamentary constituency share diverse opinions on voting methods - EVMs vs. ballots. Some appreciate the efficiency of EVMs, while others prefer the transparency of paper ballots. Election Commission's effort to bring polling booths to their doorsteps is lauded. Postal ballot voting for specially-abled and elderly voters ongoing. Dr Nirmal Kumar Chaudhury praises EVMs for hassle-free voting, while Kshirada Dutta prefers the reliability of paper ballots.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's scathing attack on Congress, highlighting the contrast between Rahul Gandhi in Pakistan and PM Narendra Modi in India. Sarma dismisses allegations of 'mafia raj' and praises the progress under BJP rule in Assam.
The Bhupen Hazarika School of Mass Communication of the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University celebrated World Press Freedom Day with a special lecture on 'Safeguarding the Environment: Role of the Fourth Estate' by Arup Kumar Misra, chairman of the Pollution Control Board of Assam. The lecture emphasized the media's crucial role in raising awareness about climate change and the need to safeguard the environment.