Dibrugarh, November 12: A total of 51 nomination papers have been filed for the 13 constituencies of the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) in Dibrugarh district for the 2026 general elections.
Meanwhile, six candidates have filed nomination papers for the 35 No. Dihing Sessa constituency of the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC).
The nomination process for the SKAC elections concluded on Wednesday. Mancotta and Kutuha recorded the highest number of nominations, with six each. Khowang, Bamunbari and Chaharikata received five nominations each.
Tengakhat, Naharkatia, Lepetkata (Women) and Tingthengia recorded four nominations each, while Rongchangi received three. Komargaon and Khatuwa received two nominations each, and Kheremia recorded one nomination.
The nomination process for the MAC election in Dibrugarh district also concluded on Wednesday.
Scrutiny of nomination papers for both elections will be held on November 12, while November 16 is the last date for withdrawal of candidature.
Polling for both elections will take place on November 30, from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Counting of votes is scheduled for December 3.
