BTC by-elections are moving closer, with the Assam State Election Commission scheduling the publication of final voter lists for three constituencies on November 30. The process covers Kajalgaon, Darangajuli and Rowta in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
The commission has also announced deadlines for draft electoral rolls, public claims and objections. However, officials have not yet announced polling dates, leaving the election schedule for the three vacant seats pending.
BTC By-Elections: Draft Voter Lists on November 7
The first major step in the election process will be the publication of draft electoral rolls on November 7. These provisional lists will allow voters to check their details before the commission finalises the records.
Moreover, the claims and objections period will remain open until November 21. During this period, eligible voters can raise concerns about omissions or errors in the electoral rolls.
The commission has fixed November 27 as the deadline to resolve these claims and objections. Therefore, officials will have three days between the disposal deadline and the scheduled publication of the final voter lists.
The revision aims to ensure that the electoral rolls reflect eligible voters accurately. For the BTC by-elections, this process will help establish the electorate before authorities announce the polling schedule.
BTC By-Elections Cover Three Vacant Constituencies
The upcoming BTC by-elections will cover Kajalgaon, Darangajuli and Rowta. All three seats became vacant following changes involving their elected representatives.
Kajalgaon member Paniram Brahma resigned after winning the Sidli-Chirang Assembly constituency in the 2026 Assam elections. His resignation created the vacancy that now requires a by-election.
Meanwhile, Rowta member Charan Boro stepped down after winning the Mazbat Assembly seat. He subsequently joined the Assam state Cabinet, leaving the BTC constituency vacant.
Darangajuli became vacant following the death of Bijit Gwra Narzary in August 2026. Narzary was the BTC Deputy Speaker and a BJP leader.
These developments have created the need for fresh elections in the three constituencies. However, the commission has yet to announce when voters will choose their next representatives.
Electoral Rules Guide the BTC By-Elections
The State Election Commission will prepare the revised electoral rolls under Rule 11 of the Bodoland Territorial Council (Election) Rules, 2004. The qualifying date for determining voter eligibility is January 1, 2026.
This date will guide officials when determining eligibility for inclusion in the revised lists. Consequently, voters should check their details carefully once the draft rolls become available.
Additionally, the Returning Officer will publish the list of polling stations under Rule 12(1) of the rules. The commission has also notified the Election Officers, Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers for the respective districts and constituencies.
These administrative arrangements form part of the preparations for the BTC by-elections. They establish the framework for electoral roll management and polling arrangements before voting begins.
November 30 Deadline Puts Election Preparations in Focus
The publication of final voter lists on November 30 will mark an important milestone in the preparations. However, the date does not represent the announcement of polling or the start of campaigning.
The commission must still announce the election schedule for Kajalgaon, Darangajuli and Rowta. Until then, the exact dates for nominations, polling and counting remain unconfirmed.
For voters, the immediate priority is to check the draft rolls after November 7. They should also use the designated claims and objections period to report errors or missing details.
Overall, the BTC by-elections are progressing through the electoral roll revision stage, with November 30 set as the deadline for final publication. The next major development will be the announcement of polling dates, which will clarify when residents of the three constituencies can elect their representatives.
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