'Kokrajhar repolls because of faulty EVMs': Urkhao Gwra Brahma

Guwahati, May 6, 2019:

United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) candidate from Kokrajhar Constituency Urkhao Gwra Brahma addressed the media as re-polls are underway in two polling stations at the Bijni LAC under Kokrajhar.

He expressed satisfaction at the way the polls were conducted in Kokrajhar and said that no untoward incident had occurred. He said that the repolls were necessitated by malfunctioning EVM Machines, but expressed hope that the polling would be conducted in peace. "Irrespective of who wins or who loses, the election process should be free and fair."

When being asked his prospects of being elected from Kokrajhar Constituency, he said: "As per my knowledge, most of the votes cast today have been cast in my favor." He further added that people want change and he expects to win the election with a comfortable margin.

It may be mentioned that the repoll percentage in Bijni LAC till 3 pm is 83.25%.