Assam: One person killed in pre-poll violence

In Assam's Samaguri constituency, pre-poll violence led to the death of Bipul Saikia after clashes between BJP and Congress supporters. The violence arose from alleged obstructions to a rally. Both parties have announced candidates for the November 13 by-polls, with Congress fielding Tanzil Hussain and BJP fielding Diplu Ranjan Sarma.