This criticism comes as the state grapples with a severe flood crisis affecting over four lakh people across several districts.

Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 10.75, followed by Guwahati (10.38), Kokrajhar (9.77) and Barpeta (9.26) till 9 am.

The case stems from a petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Arif Jwadder, who contends that over 80 individuals have been killed in dubious encounters by Assam police since May 2021.

In a distressing video shared on social media platform X, the victim recounted her traumatic experience, attributing the harassment to her attire being perceived as masculine. 

From seasoned cultivators and businessmen to retired government employees and full-time politicians, the diverse candidate pool reflects the rich tapestry of Assamese society.

The PIL seeks to halt the construction until requisite approvals and clearances from the Department of Archaeology under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1958 are obtained.