Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- The State Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Silchar Municipal Corporation election, with polling set to take place on October 3, 2026.

The announcement is expected to trigger increased political activity in Silchar, with political parties and prospective candidates stepping up preparations for the civic polls.

As per the schedule, September 11 will be the last date for filing nomination papers. The electoral battle is expected to take shape more clearly after the completion of the nomination process.

The commission has fixed October 6 as the date for counting of votes. The election results are therefore expected to be declared three days after polling.

With the civic election drawing closer, p...