Guwahati, Oct. 7 -- The BJP-led NDA has secured a clear majority in the first-ever election to the Silchar Municipal Corporation, winning 34 of the 42 seats, officials said on October 6.

The BJP won 32 seats, while its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) secured two. The Congress won two seats, while Independent candidates bagged six.

Polling was held on October 3 across 40 wards, with BJP candidates Bijendra Prasad Singh and Bhakti Sen Talukdar elected unopposed from Wards 9 and 20, respectively.

The BJP has sought recounting in Wards 29 and 30. Ward 29 was won by an Independent candidate, while the Congress emerged victorious in Ward 30. Officials said a decision on the recounting demand is yet to be taken.

Counting of votes began at 8 am...