Overview

• The withdrawal deadline for Assam's 2025 Panchayat elections closed on April 18, finalizing candidate lists across 23,000 seats.
• The NDA has claimed 37 Zilla Parishad and 288 Anchalik Panchayat seats unopposed, citing public trust in their leadership.
• Congress has accused the ruling party of using intimidation to force opposition candidates to withdraw nominations.
• The elections will be conducted in two phases, on May 2 and May 7, across 27 districts, with vote counting on May 11.
• With over 18 million voters, these elections are pivotal for rural governance and reflect the political dynamics at the grassroots level.