by Anup Biswas (PNI)

Haflong  : As the date for election to the 12^th N C Hills Autonomous Council is nearing, election fever grips Dima

Hasao since the election to NCHAC is considered to be the most important for the people

of Dima Hasao.

The prime parties like Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 28 candidates against 28 NCHAC constituencies while Indian National Congress has fielded 28, Asom Gana Parishad has fielded 23 and National People’s Party has fielded 15 and others as independent candidates. As the election is drawing near, the people of Dima Hasao are seen to be very enthusiastic since this time the election to the council is considered to be unprecedented.

The number of independent candidates is very high this time as several poll aspirants of

different parties who were denied party ticket, are contesting the election as independents.

High profile leaders like President of District BJP Nipolal Hojai as BJP candidate and President, DCC Nirmal Langthasa are contesting from Daotuhaja as INC candidate, Present Chief Executive Member, Debolal Gorlosa is contesting from Dehangi as BJP candidate, former Chief Executive Member Debojeet Thaosen is contesting from Langting as AGP candidate, former MP and CEM Prakanta Warisa is contesting from Haflong as AGP,  former MLA and  Chief

Executive Member Samarjit

Haflongbar is contesting from Gunjung as NPP.

The people of Dima Hasao are of the opinion that this time people will not commit any blunder while selecting their leaders, as they have realised that if they select the wrong people, they would have to suffer a lot in future. They are in no mood to suffer any further. They said this time local candidates would enjoy the advantage as they feel

the local leaders understand their sentiments and do good for them.

This time party affiliation will not be the prime criterion for the voters. They only understand peace, development and integrity, since Dima Hasao is the place where unity in diversity does exist.