Assam: EC reduces campaign ban on BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma from 48 to 24 hours

The Election Commission reduced the campaigning ban imposed on BJP leader and Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, citing his "unconditional apology" and "assurance" to follow the Model Code of Conduct.

The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday has accepted Assam minister and senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma’s plea seeking a reduction in the duration of the campaign ban imposed on him from 48 to 24 hours. Join us in our Road Show today evening from Sonaram field to Lal Ganesh which will cover 6 km distance in support of Sri Ramendra Narayan Kalita, Our candidate from west Guwahati Constituency With his ban reduced to just 24 hours, Sarma will now be able to restart campaigning on April 4. “Accept my sincere regret and I assure you I will abide by the Model Code of Conduct in future,” said Himanta Biswa Sarma in his appeal.