The Hills Emissary

13/06/2024

High Power Committee meets on VGR/ PGR eviction issue

Sushanta Roy

Diphu June 13: Due to the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, proceedings on the issue of carrying out eviction in professional grazing reserve and village grazing reserve were temporarily halted.

However, after the MCC was lifted, the High Power Committee meeting was reconvened yesterday at the New Secretariat Building's Conference Hall of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Diphu. The meeting included High Power Committee members and representatives from various stakeholder groups.

Following the meeting, Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council addressed the media, stating that the eviction drive complies with a Supreme Court order to reclaim government land from encroachers.



He emphasized that before proceeding further, the committee would obtain a copy of the 1936 notification order declaring the land in question located in both Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong under the administrative jurisdiction of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.



Ronghang disclosed that there are approximately 14,000 encroachers in the Donkamukam and Phuloni Revenue Circles. He noted the need for coordination with the Assam government as the law and order subject is with the Assam government, which affects the eviction timeline.



Among the attendees were former MPs Dr. Jayanta Rongpi and Horensing Bey, former Chief Executive Member of the council Jotson Bey, former state minister Holiram Terang, former MLA Dhoromsing Teron, present MLAs Bidyasing Engleng, Diphu, Darsing Ronghang, Howraghat, and Rupsing Teron, Baithalangso and Executive Members Surjyo Rongphar, adviser to CEM Elwin Teron and Principal Secretary of the council Mukul Saikia.



On 20th February,2024 a significant meeting was held at the Arboretum Cum Craft Centre's Conference Hall in Diphu to address the ongoing encroachment issues on the Professional Grazing Reserve and Village Grazing Reserve lands in West Karbi Anglong and Karbi Anglong districts.



The meeting brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including political leaders, social organizations, student community representatives, seating and former Members of Parliament , Members of the Legislative Assembly , Chief Executive Member , Executive Members , Members of Autonomous Council and officials from the forest and concerned department.



A High Power Committee was formed during the meeting, tasked with developing a Standard Operating Procedure and schemes to address the encroachment on PGR and VGR lands. The HPC is chaired by Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, , and includes notable members such as former MPs Dr. Jayanta Rongpi and Horensing Bey, former MLA and Minister Dharamsing Teron and Holiram Terang, and current MP and MLAs
Amarsingh Tissot and Rupsing Teron, Dorsing Ronghang , Bidyasing Engleng, Elwin Teron, EM Surjya Rongphar, Principal Secretary,KAAC, Secretary,Jt. Secretary of Land Revenue department,KAAC among others.



The formation of the HPC follows reports of encroachment and construction of temporary and permanent structures on PGR/VGR land, submitted by the Assistant Revenue Officers of Donka and Phuloni Revenue Circles. These reports highlighted unauthorized activities in these areas, prompting the KAAC to adopt a resolution to begin the eviction process, as detailed in Memo Nos. KAAC/Rev-2045/2024/776 and KAAC/Rev-2044/2024 duly issued by the Principal Secretary, KAAC.



A special reference to judgment of "The Supreme Court of India, in the case of Jagpal Singh & Others vs. State of Punjab", where the Apex court has directed to all states to evict illegal occupants from Gram Sabha/Gram Panchayat land, emphasizing that such land should be kept for common village use.

Acting under the Karbi Anglong (Land & Revenue) Act, 1953, which adopts the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation 1886, the council is empowered to evict unauthorized occupants from government and grazing lands.



There is a mixed response seen among the settlers of PGR /VGR that they have uncertainty, fear of eviction and have full faith on council and state government that they will be looked after the long standing demand of all settlers here pre-independence.



The next meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2024, to further discuss the PGR and VGR lands.

13/06/2024

Ex-gratia paid to Lt. Hukuri Tissopi’s family

P K Chauhan

Diphu June 13: Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Lt. Hukuri Tissopi, resident of Virvar locality located in the eastern part of Karbi Anglong district. The CEM has strongly condemned the brutal act that led to Tissopi's untimely death.



In a statement issued today, Ronghang described the incident as a "barbaric act" and assured the community that justice will be served. "I strongly condemn this heinous crime. Such acts of violence have no place in our society. I have given strict directions to the police to apprehend the murderers as soon as possible," Ronghang stated.



As a gesture of support and solidarity, Ronghang personally handed over a cheque of ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the bereaved family from the CEM Relief Fund. This financial aid aims to provide some relief to the family during this difficult time.



The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, along with local authorities, is committed to ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly. The police have been instructed to prioritize the investigation and bring the culprits to book without delay.



The tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over the community, with residents expressing their shock and sorrow. Community leaders and local residents have joined Tuliram Ronghang in condemning the act and calling for a swift resolution to the case.

12/06/2024

Yaba tablet seized

P K Chauhan

Diphu June 12: In a major operation on Wednesday morning, law enforcement officials intercepted a vehicle at the Kakrajan police checkpoint, resulting in the seizure of a large quantity of illicit drugs.

The operation was conducted approximately around 10.00 am, during a routine checking, authorities discovered 18 packets of Yaba tablets, totaling 36,000 pills and weighing around 4002.63 grams, concealed inside the air filter of a Tata Xenon vehicle.



The vehicle, bearing the registration number MN-06-L-7152, was traveling from Dimapur and was heading towards Golaghat.

During the check up, the hidden contraband was uncovered, leading to instantaneous arrest of the vehicle's occupant, identified as Md Abdul Latif aged around forty one years of age resident of Manipur.



The operation was carried out under the supervision of Sub Divisional Police Officer of Bokajan and a team from the 20 Bn CRPF led by Ravi Gill ,Assistant Commandment, along with the Officer In charge of Borpathar Police and other staff members.



The prompt and coordinated efforts of these officials were crucial in the successful interception and seizure of the narcotics.



This incident is part of a troubling pattern in the region, with similar activities being frequently reported. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, the exact sources and networks behind these drug trafficking operations remain elusive.

The authorities are continuing to investigate and strive towards dismantling these illicit channels to curb the inflow of drugs in the area.

11/06/2024

BJP argue on narrower-than-expected margin win

P K Chauhan

Diphu June 11: In a press meet held today at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Karbi Anglong district, Roland Killing President BJP,Karbi Anglong addressed the party's recent electoral performance.

He highlighted the extensive developmental work undertaken by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) headed by the Chief Executive Member Dr Tuliram Ronghang, including the construction of roads, bridges, the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), and the Anrunodi scheme.

Despite these efforts, the BJP won the election by a narrower-than-expected margin, with Amarsing Tisso securing victory by 1, 46,603 votes.

Killing emphasized that the party will conduct a thorough analysis of the reasons behind the reduced vote margins in certain Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) constituencies. This review will take place in the next meeting with BJP leaders and the Karbi Anglong team.



Longsing Tobki, General Secretary of the Assam ST Morcha, shared insights from election day, noting that a senior Congress worker predicted BJP losses in several MAC constituencies. Although initially dismissing these claims, the final vote count reflected this prediction.



Tobki revealed that Congress candidate Joy Ram Engleng and senior Congress leader had instructed his grassroots workers to support the All Party Hills Leaders Conference (APHLC)-backed independent candidate, Jones Ingti Kathar, which contributed to the reduced margins for the BJP.

He acknowledged that the party's post-poll assessment had failed to anticipate this.



Dr. Mongve Rongpi, MAC and BJP Karbi Anglong Spokesperson, responded to media inquiries by announcing plans for a micro-level analysis of booth performance and vote share turnout.

He assured that the upcoming parliamentary board meeting would address these issues in detail. Rongpi also noted that, despite the setbacks, the BJP did not lose any Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LAC).



The APHLC, meanwhile, claimed victory in nine MAC constituencies within the KAAC jurisdiction. The press meet was attended by several notable BJP members, including former Executive Member Khonsing Rongpi, senior worker Chomang Kro, and BJP worker Bidya Rongpi, among others.



As the BJP prepares for its internal review, the focus remains on understanding the dynamics that led to the unexpected results and strategizing for future electoral success.

11/06/2024

Young girl shot dead

Correspondent

Diphu June 11: In an awful incident, a young woman was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Diphu, Karbi Anglong. The incident occurred around 1:00 AM on the intervening night of Tuesday, under the command of Diphu Police Station.

The victim has been identified as Hukuri Tissopi aged around twenty three years, was the daughter of Sing Tisso and late Kare Rongpharpi of Virvar Bher Rongpi Gaon, Dengaon.

She was currently residing with her two siblings at Arlong Langso village, located on the three kilometer of Diphu Lumding road of Diphu town.



The family shifted in this locality just two months ago, the new house which is under construction till now. The deceased's father, Sing Tisso, was informed of the incident by his daughter at approximately 1:30 AM. He immediately notified the police at 1:45 AM. Upon arrival, police officials discovered Tissopi's lifeless body.



Additional Superintendent of Police Jayanta Kr Baruah stated that a preliminary investigation is underway and the dead body has been sent to the Diphu Medical College and Hospital for postmortem.



According to first round reports, Tissopi was fatally shot by unknown assailants, raising serious concerns about the origin of the firearm used in the crime. The weapon, believed to be a pistol, has prompted authorities to question how the miscreants acquired it.



According to Tisso, two boys had come to their home the previous day, asking for drinking water. He suspects that local miscreants are involved in his daughter's murder.



A neighbor reported that one of the boys had entered the house by digging through the soil. When Tissopi heard the noise and turned on the lights, she saw the intruder, who then shot her in the head with a pistol.



After the horrific incident, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council’s Chief Executive Member Tuliram Ronghang strongly condemned the occurrence and directed the Karbi Anglong police to investigate the incident. Ronghang has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.



He stated about the incident while addressing the media in Diphu this afternoon. On the other hand Diphu MLA Bidyasing Engleng also condemned the incident and called on the administration and police to arrest the culprits and punish them severely.



The incident has sent ripples of fear and grief through the local community, as residents await further updates from police. Till the filing of this report, no arrests had been made. The police are continuing with their investigation.

10/06/2024

The Chief Minister appreciates K. A. police

Andrew Rengma

Diphu June 10: Karbi Anglong police seized 845gms of he**in hidden in concealed chambers of a vehicle, wrote the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday in his micro-blogging site X.

The Minister has appreciated the police on their success by mentioning, “good job Assam Police”.

The vehicle was intercepted at Lahorijan locality of Bokajan subdivision, Karbi Anglong district from where the narcotic substance was seized and two people were taken into police custody.

“Carrying out an anti-narcotics drive in Lahorijan, Anglong police intercepted a vehicle and seized 845gms of he**in hidden in its secret chambers.

Two people have been arrested and based on interrogation, it was ascertained that the substance was being transported from a neighboring State,” Sarma wrote.

Earlier on Wednesday night, the state police in Karbi Anglong seized 40,000 YABA tablets worth Rs 8 crores near Dillai Point.

According to police, the vehicle was intercepted at Dillai Point and two people were arrested after detection of the contraband narcotic.

09/06/2024

Salt of the Earth

Sushanta Roy

Diphu June 4: Salt trade in the Ahom ruled tract was the tactical prelude to the Colonial time subjugation of the entire North Eastern Frontier.

The trading of commodities was enough of an identity that, like a double edged sword, cut both ways. A sword, cutting both ways: it profiteered in money and resources and created opportunities for imperialism expansionism.

Opportunity is what the true nature of trade and business are about. Gaining the geographical space and its resources at the same time is a very aggressive practice.

The conspirators are the main players and the geography of the area or say the geopolitics of the tract. The opportunity lost somewhere is created elsewhere if one is adventurous enough.

The Gurkha or the Nepal war, culminating in the Treaty of Sugauli did cause an inconvenience for sure. It caused a serious loss to the trading interest of the British East India Company as the lucrative trade routes to Tibet, the roof of the world, were lost.

The Anglo-Nepalese War (1 November 1814 – 4 March 1816), also known as the Gorkha War, was fought between the Gorkhali army of the Kingdom of Nepal (present-day Nepal) and the forces of the British East India Company .

Both sides had ambitious expansion plans for the mountainous north of the Indian subcontinent. The war ended with a British victory and the signing of the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816.



By the Treaty of Allahabad, circa, 1764; the British East India Company obtained the ‘Dewani’ or the authority for collecting revenue in the areas of Bihar, Orissa and Bengal.

The British inherited the River Beki/Monas as the north-eastern boundary with the Ahom ruled tract of the valley of the river Brahmaputra, the only ‘male’ river in the world. The trade interface ensued with Goalpara turned into a hub of salt trading locality.

It was by the southern bank of the Brahmaputra and, therefore had the connectivity upstream to the Upper Assam’s Sadiya and the Goalondo far downstream close to ‘Calcutta’; and certain socio-political upheavals from the period 1769-1805 (the Moamoria rebellion).

The Burmese Invasion of 1818-1824 made the Ahom rule progressively decadent; the British East India Company, wanted alternate terrestrial connectivity with Tibet through Bhutan. This would be a possibility only when the Ahom ruled tract would be in their control.

This hastened to be reality with the inking of the Treaty of Yandabo (24th February, 1826 AD). The first Anglo-Burmese war (1824-26) ensued as a militaristic reaction to the imperialistic Burmese overtures in Assam since 1818 when a Burmese general reinstalled Chandra Ganda Singh (Chandra Kanta Singh) in the throne.

(Ref. Royal Orders of Burma) who recognized the Suzerainty of the King of the Burmese King of Ava. Perhaps this is the reason; why no representatives from the Jaintia, Ahom and Cachar Kingdom were allowed to be signatories of the said treaty.

The Ahom ruled Brahmaputra Valley could be ‘recovered’ or rather ‘liberated’ from the pestilence of the Burmese militia who had dug in for a long period since 1818 under the leadership of their General Myin-Gi-Maha-Bandula by the year 1825 through the Jingpaw dominated areas.

The process of expulsion also took place in the Jaintia Kingdom (made a protectorate unilaterally by British East India Company), the Kingdom of Cachar and then across the river Ningthee in Manipur.

The marine ship borne troops attacked the port city of Rangoon and created a serious diversion for the Burmese General Myin-Gi Maha-Bandula who had to be rerouted amidst serious connectivity disruptions to this new front where he eventually was killed.

Following the Treaty of Yandabo in 1826, it went far down to the year 1855 for completing the Annexation of ‘Assam’, a name of the fabled tract, not hitherto used extensively in various historical documents.

The Duar War or the Anglo Bhutan war followed suit in the years 1864-65 for nine months and nine days.

As a sequel, the total of 18 major Bhutan Duars (Las sgo, in Bhutanese) were annexed to British India which were appended to Assam later. As a result, the tract of Assam, with precious bio and mineral resources, connectivity and geostrategic location; became the most precious property of the Colonial British Empire.

Due to the past disturbances prior to the coming of the British, the tract was depopulated and thereby it was a perfect time to exploit the space with virtually no resistance around.

The colonizers, settlers etc. changed the Land Use and Land Cover pattern within one hundred years, in this tract from a natural ecosystem landscape to commercial use.

About 5000 kilometers squared area was hacked out of existence, that was full of natural growth forests, undeniable factor of biota and biodiversity.

There is a strong rationale to blame this factor for the impact of climate changes in the entire NE India where the prediction of reduced rainfall by a significant 20% in the ensuing monsoon has been made. So, can we say that climate changes in Assam are the gift of Imperialist expansion of the British?

09/06/2024

08/06/2024

Tourism in the NE India’s Assam

Sushanta Roy

Diphu June 8: Come September. And the flowers of the tourism sector open out their petals and sepals. The six months spread and stretch of the tourism season awakens from an equally long stupor.

It is actually true everywhere from Toronto (Canada) to Titabor in Assam. Not surprisingly, there is a lax season in tourism even in tourist havens like Siam (Read Thailand).

But for the ones whose bread and butter is from the wildlife based tourism in Assam, those six months of wait burns a big hole with the establishment and overhead costs accumulating.

This makes the fledgling tourism industry very lopsidedly unsustainable for sure.

The wildlife reserves draw a record number of wildlife tourists as they are opened during the dry season.

And the monsoon induced wet season is not conducive for the conduct of tourism.

This cannot be accepted as the norm if we have to make tourism sectors viable and sustainable.

Religious tourism with the Temple of Goddess Kamakhya is highly popular across the devotees in India and abroad.

The river tourism is a legion with a limited number of operators who cannot offer everything as the moods and the characteristics of the main river system of the Brahmaputra keeps changing.

High time, we reject the forced six months’ inactivity and think in terms of activities rather than the wildlife viewing followed by an empty evening.

07/06/2024

Robust show by Independent Candidate J. I Kathar

P K Chauhan

Diphu June 7: In the latest post vote counting report from the Election Commission of India reveals a strong performance by the Independent Candidate (backed by All Party Hills Leaders Conference) over Bharatiya Janata Party, particularly in four Member of Autonomous Council constituencies.

Independent candidate Jones Ingti Kathar from the All Party Hills Leaders Conference demonstrated noteworthy success in several Member of Autonomous Council constituencies of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.

In Bokajan Legislative Assembly constituency BJP secured 52,097 votes while J.I. Kathar received 31,180 votes.

In Howraghat Legislative Assembly constituency BJP received 74,427 votes and J.I. Kathar received 37,995 votes.

In Diphu Legislative Assembly constituency BJP managed 58,621 votes and J.I. Kathar received 47,247 votes.



In Ronghang Legislative Assembly constituency BJP got 57,261 votes while J.I. Kathar received 24,408 votes.

From the newly created Amri Legislative Assembly constituency BJP received 30,413 votes and J.I. Kathar received 27,458 votes, and that was pretty close. In Haflong Legislative Assembly constituency BJP received 59,621 votes,

and J.I Kathar received 17,576 votes.



The BJP's candidate collectively secured a lead of 1, 46,603 votes across these constituencies, indicating a robust presence in the region.



Notable Performances in Member of Autonomous Council constituencies, despite the overall dominance of the BJP in the Assembly constituencies, J.I. Kathar has shown significant strength in several MAC constituencies.



Nilip MAC constituency - J.I. Kathar led with 5,364 votes represented by MAC, Pabitra Rongpi. Sarupathar MAC constituency, J.I. Kathar led with 4,827 votes, BJP 1,692 votes, represented by MAC Kadom Terangpi. Hamren MAC constituency J.I. Kathar led with 994 votes, represented by Mongalsung Timing, Executive Member. Socheng Dhenta MAC constituency J.I. Kathar led with 530 votes, represented by MAC, Kache Rongipi.



Additionally, in the Duar Amla MAC constituency, the vote percentage for APHLC has shown a marked improvement. In the 2019 MP election, the party received only 700 votes. In contrast, J.I. Kathar secured 6,002 votes in 2024, signaling growing support in a constituency represented by Executive Member Prabhat Taro.



The BJP's substantial lead across the six Assembly constituencies highlights its dominant electoral strategy and widespread support.

However, the APHLC's impressive performance in specific MAC constituencies, particularly by J.I. Kathar, suggests a growing influence and could indicate a shift in voter sentiment in these areas.



This trend poses an important consideration for future elections, where the APHLC's increasing vote share might challenge the BJP's stronghold.

06/06/2024

Large quantity of arms & ammunition recovered

Correspondent

Diphu June 6: In a significant breakthrough, Assam Police, in teamwork with paramilitary forces, recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during an operation in Karbi Anglong on Wednesday evening.

The recovery was made at the Lahorijan Police Outpost following a routine check, a Ford Ecosport (SUV) bearing the registration number WB-02 AH/1421.

The hidden chamber in the boot of the SUV contained the arsenal, including seven pistols, one revolver, ten pistol magazines, 407 live rounds of 9 mm ammunition, 94 live rounds of 0.32 ammunition, and two mobile phones.

The operation led to the apprehension of two individuals, who are currently undergoing preliminary interrogation.



The operation was meticulously planned and executed by in charge officer of the Lahorijan Police Outpost and Dillai Police Station, with support from personnel of the 1st Assam Police Commando Battalion and A/20 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the leadership of officer Ravi Gill.



The operation was conducted under the direct physical supervision of Superintendent of Police Sanjib Kumar Saikia and Additional Superintendent of Police Kankan Nath.



This successful operation raises significant concerns about the source of such a large quantity of arms and ammunition.

Authorities are intensively investigating the origins of the recovered weapons and ammunition, and further details are expected to emerge as the interrogation and investigation continue.



The seizure underscores the ongoing challenge of illegal arms trafficking in the region. It also highlights the vigilance and coordination among Assam Police and paramilitary forces in tackling such threats.

The apprehension of the suspects and the recovery of these arms is a crucial step in addressing the security of the region and surrounding areas.

Photo courtesy Diphu Voice

06/06/2024

Drug seized two arrested

P K Chauhan

Diphu June 6: In a major crackdown on illegal drug trafficking, authorities apprehended two individuals and seized a massive cache of YABA tablets during a routine checking at Dillai gate in Karbi Anglong District on Wednesday.

The intercepted haul comprised 20 bundles of blue YABA tablets, totaling 200 strips and an astounding 40,000 pills, with a combined weight of 4.120 kilograms. The market value of the seized contraband is estimated to be between 8 to 10 crores INR.

The suspects, identified as Md. Islam Uddin aged around thirty four years hailing from Hojai and Musstt Mujiba Begum aged around forty three years resident of Manipur, were traveling in an Alto car bearing the registration number AS-14E-9137.



The vehicle was en route from Dimapur to Manja when it was stopped and searched by the police and law enforcement agencies.



The successful operation was led by a team from Dillai Police Station, working in collaboration with personnel from the Commando Battalion and one section of A/20 Battalion of CRPF under the command of Assistant Commander Ravi Gill.



The seizure of such a large quantity of YABA tablets, commonly known as "Madness Drug" due to its potent addictive properties, highlights the persistent and troubling presence of illicit drug trade in the region.



Despite rigorous enforcement efforts, the ease with which these substances enter the market remains a critical concern for law enforcement agencies. Investigation is on to trace the origin of this drug cache and to dismantle the network responsible for its distribution.

06/06/2024

World Environment Day observed

Staff reporter

Diphu June 6: In a spirited celebration of World Environment Day, CLP School in Lurbo, Dima Hasao played host to an engaging quiz competition (Class VI to VIII) yesterday.



The event was organized by Anupam Nirman Pvt. Ltd, the infrastructure company working for the improvement and up gradation of the road from Lower Haflong Tiniali to Nasingwari, under the Axom Mala Scheme.



The event saw the enthusiastic participation of students, who showcased their knowledge on environmental issues, sustainability, and conservation.

The quiz aimed to raise awareness among the young minds about the burning environmental challenge issue and the importance of sustainable development.



Present at the occasion were key figures involved in the Axom Mala project Deep Jyoti Saikia, the Project Manager, he emphasized the importance of integrating community engagement and education in infrastructural projects.



Dianchi from Nippon Koei, the consultancy team working on the project, also attended the event, highlighting the collaborative efforts in enhancing local infrastructure.



Local subcontractor Pradip Chauhan, who has been instrumental in the on-ground ex*****on of the road improvement works, expressed his delight at the enthusiasm of the young participants.

He mentioned that such events not only educate the youth but also foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment.



The quiz competition was a testament to the collaborative efforts of the organizers, contractors, and the local community in promoting environmental awareness. It underscored the role of infrastructure development projects in contributing to societal and environmental education.



The event concluded with the distribution of prizes to the winners, leaving the students motivated and more informed about their role in protecting the environment.

05/06/2024

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05/06/2024

General Election to Parliamentary Constituencies 2024. Assam

04/06/2024

Amarsing Tisso of BJP sweeps Diphu seat

Correspondent

Diphu June 4: In a striking turn of events, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Amarsing Tisso emerged victorious in the 6 Diphu Parliamentary Constituency with a significant margin of 1, 46,151 (Total vote receive 3,18,696 votes till 7:00 pm)votes.

Despite nationwide challenges for the BJP, Tisso's win stands out as a key victory for the party in this crucial electoral battleground.

Tisso's closest contender, Jones Ingti Kathar, an independent candidate backed by the All Party Hill Leaders Conference , put up a formidable fight, securing 1,84,958 votes.



Kathar's stronghold in the hills and tribal polling booths across the Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao districts showcased his influence and the robust competition he presented in this election.



The election campaign saw intense efforts from various candidates, with Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, extensively campaigning throughout the districts under his jurisdiction, significantly boosting Tisso's visibility and voter outreach.



Congress candidate Joy Ram Engleng managed to garner 1, 22,508 votes, while John Barnard Sangma of the Gana Suraksha Party received 11,167 votes.



The Autonomous State Demand Committee candidate secured 9,518 votes. Notably, the None of the Above (NOTA) option performed better than both the GSP and ASDC candidates, reflecting a degree of voter dissatisfaction.



The Diphu constituency's results highlight a mixed political landscape with a strong performance from independent and regional candidates, underscoring the diverse political dynamics in the region.



This report was prepared at around 7.00 PM, till the counting was in progress; however the leftover votes cannot change the prospect of the winning candidate. The figures quoted will change after the final count.