Guwahati, May 7 -- Assam Panchayat Elections: The second and final phase of Assam's panchayat elections concluded peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, with an estimated 56.71% of the total 91.31 lakh registered voters casting their ballots across 13 districts in central and lower Assam.

Polling occurred from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm at 12,130 designated polling stations, and officials expect to confirm the final turnout figures later in the evening or the following day.

The State Election Commission reported that the voter turnout reached 56.71% by 3.30 pm.

Polling took place in the districts of Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Bajali, Nalbari, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, and Darrang.

Among the...