Hojai, March 16 -- All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President Maulana Badruddin Ajmal urged the opposition parties to unite after Election Commision of India announced the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam while urging the commission to ensure that the electoral process remain free, fair and impartial particularly in regions not governed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Speaking to ANI here on the schedule announced by the poll body, the AIUDF chief said his party supports the decision but stressed the need for neutrality in the conduct of elections. "Our party welcomes this announcement... The Election Commission must ensure that wherever there is no BJP government, elections are held in a free and fair manner. Governanc...