Assam Election 2021: 171 votes cast at polling booth that has 90 voters, 5 polling officials suspended
In a case of massive irregularity, 171 votes were cast in a polling booth at Assam s Dima Hasao district even though 90 voters were eligible to exercise their franchise. Following the incident, five polling officials at the booth have been suspended.
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UPDATED: April 6, 2021 07:42 IST
The incident took place on April 1 in Haflong assembly constituency in the hill district that went to the polls in the second phase of 2021 Assam Election. (Representational Image: PTI)
In a case of massive irregularity, 171 votes were cast in a polling booth at Assam s Dima Hasao district even though 90 voters were eligible to exercise their franchise.