Counting of votes polled for the 32-member Sikkim Assembly and 50 seats of the 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly will begin at 6 a.m. on Sunday.In Sikkim, which recorded 79.77 per cent turnout of its 4,64 lakh voters in the Assembly .
In Arunachal Pradesh, the Auxiliary Labour Corps (ALCs), remnants of British Raj, are crucial in transporting election materials to remote and inaccessible polling stations. Around 3,000 ALCs are being deployed to assist with the polling process. Their role as bridge between government and people aids in ensuring smooth elections.
The Auxiliary Labour Corps (ALCs), also known as porters, still act as vital links between election personnel and people in Arunachal Pradesh as they are tasked with carrying polling materials