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Guwahati Press Club Election Sees 84% Turnout, Counting on Oct. 22

Results are due Wednesday following a high-participation vote to choose the club's 2025–27 leadership.

Overview

  • The Election Committee reported 934 ballots from 1,114 eligible members, a turnout of 83.84%.
  • Polling began at 8 am Tuesday and closed in the evening, with counting scheduled for Wednesday and results expected later that day.
  • The presidential race features Khagen Kalita of Crosscurrent and Bhuban Chetia of Prag News, according to the final list.
  • Four candidates are contesting General Secretary: Amarendra Deka (Pratidin Time), Apurba Karjee (DY365), Jonjyoti Duttabora (NB News), and Pranjal Baruah (News Live).
  • Returning Officer Gautam Sharma released a competitive slate with more than twenty candidates vying for ten posts, as candidates emphasized unity and journalists' welfare.