BJP-led Assam govt extends term of KAAC to another six months

On Monday, the Hills Areas department of the state government had issued a notification to extend the council tenure.

The notification (HAD.265/2011/79) ordered by the Assam governor said that, the State Election Commission has informed that, it will not be practicable to hold the election to Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council before January 13 due to unavoidable circumstances arising out of publication of the electoral roll on Dec 31, 2016.

“In this regard, the Assam governor in exercise of powers conferred as per Paragraph-2, (6A) of the sixth schedule to the constitution of India is pleased to extend the term of the council for a period of six months with effect from January 13 or till the date of 1st sitting after completion of the fresh poll to the KAAC to be conducted by the Assam State Election Commission,” said in the notification issued by the Hills Areas department.

The present BJP-led council of KAAC tenure will be ended on Jan 13.

Recently, the opposition Congress and Hills State Demand Committee (HSDC) had urged the Assam governor intervention to hold the council poll immediately.

The team comprised by former MP Dr Jayanta Rongpi, former MLA Bidyasing Engleng and Ashok Teron asked the governor to take necessary action to hold the council poll before Jan 13 next.

But, all speculations ended on Monday after the Assam government extended term of the BJP-led council to six months.

The last council poll was held on Jan 4, 2012.

(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)

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