The Election Commission is holding meeting with different political parties in Guwahati. Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Nasim Zaidi and two Election Commissioners are present in the meeting. Asom Gana Parishad, BJP and Bodoland Peoples Front have demanded two phase polls before Rongali Bihu. These festivities will begin in Assam in mid April. BJP also urged the Commission to deploy central paramilitary forces to guard the polling booths.