Dispur (Assam) [India], November 2 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Phanidhar Talukdar is leading with 5,754 votes against Indian National Congress (INC) candidate Sailendra Nath Das who has secured 598 votes on Assam's Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, as per initial trends.

New Delhi Oct 26 PTI The Congress on Tuesday petitioned the Election Commission to initiate an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and debar him from campaigning for violating the model code of conductBypolls are to be held on October 30 for five assembly seats in AssamCongress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and party in-charge for Assam Jitendra Singh met Election Commission officials and sought their intervention for initiating action against Sarma for violating the model codeIn view of the circumstances we urge the Election Commission to direct the lodging of an FIR and debarring Himanta Biswa Sarma for engaging in corrupt practices and for violating the model code of conduct the memorandum to EC saidWe also urge the Election Commission to the direct the lodging of FIR and suspension removal and initiation of disciplinary action against the Gossaigaon district officials favouring the ruling BJP and acting against the Congress it further saidThe Election Commission on Monday issued a show-cause notice to Sarma for violating the model code by promising roads and other development projects while campaigning for the assembly bypolls in the stateHe was given time till 5 pm on Tuesday to respond to the noticeIf no explanation is submitted within the said time limit the Commission shall take a decision without any further reference to you the notice readThe EC said it had received two complaints that Sarma in the capacity of chief minister and the designated star campaigner for BJP Assam made announcements at various poll meetings in Bhawanipur Thowrah and Mariani assembly seats for establishing medical college bridges roads high schools stadium and sports complexHe also announced giving financial assistance to self-help groups of tea garden workers the poll panel saidAnnouncement of new projects or programme or concessions or financial grants in any form or promises thereof or laying of foundation stones etc which have the effect of influencing the voters in favour of the party in power is prohibited the EC reminded him PTI SKC ZMN

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 4 (ANI): Ahead of by-polls in six constituencies of Assam later in the month, Congress on Sunday announced that it would leave the seat of Majuli constituency for Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP).