India, April 4 -- Delegations from several foreign election management bodies will visit Assam for a two-day programme beginning April 8 under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP), ahead of the Assembly elections.

According to an official release, the visiting delegation will comprise representatives from countries including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Benin and Croatia.

Assam's 126-member Assembly is scheduled to go to the polls in a single phase on April 9, with counting set for May 4.

As part of their itinerary, the delegates will attend a briefing by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on April 8, followed by visits to dispatch centres and control rooms to assess on-ground poll preparedness. ...