India, May 5 -- Inclement weather affected the last day of campaigning by political parties for the third phase of polling in Assam on Sunday. Voting will take place in four Lok Saha seats in the state-Guwahati, Dhubri, Kokrajhar and Barpeta--on Tuesday.

Several parts of Assam witnessed rain and heavy winds on Sunday. According to the Guwahati meteorological office, most parts of the state are expected to witness light to moderate rain, thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds for five days beginning Sunday.

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had to cancel a public meeting at Mancachar in Dhubri seat as his helicopter failed to take off from Guwahati. The CM took part in a motorcycle rally in Guwahati in the morning and ended his ca...