Govt officials suspended

lHailakandi deputy commissioner Rajesh Prasad suspended six employees of the south Hailakandi block development office on Sunday for neglecting official duties and campaigning for political parties. Prasad has asked executive magistrate N.K. Debnath to conduct a probe into allegations of government employees involved in electioneering in Hailakandi.

BPPF claim

lThe Rabiram Narzary faction of the Bodoland Peoples? Progressive Front is aiming at rooting out corruption in the nascent Bodoland Territorial Council. In its manifesto released on Saturday, the party promised to oust the dispensation under Hagrama Mohilary and open a new chapter of peace, development and unity in the region.

SUCI concern

lThe Assam state committee of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI) has expressed concern over the restrictions imposed by the Election Commission on campaigning in the state.

12 expelled

lThe Congress on Sunday expelled 12 of its dissident candidates who have filed nominations as Independents against the party?s official nominees.