The Assam Election Commission announced today that polls along 80 municipal boards will be held on March 6, 2022, in accordance with Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines and COVID-19 protocols.

Speaking to the media, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Alok Kumar announced that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would be used for the first time in Assam civic elections history.

According to the commission, the deadline for filing nominations is February 15, and applications will be reviewed on February 17.

However, 5900 EVMs have been made available, and all efforts have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of municipal elections, according to the SEC.

The state election commission mentioned that there are 977 wards or seats in the 80 municipal boards across the northeastern state.

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