Assam By-Elections for Five Assembly Seats on November 13

The Election Commission of India has announced that by-elections for five Assam assembly constituencies—Behali, Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, and Samaguri—will be held on November 13, with results declared on November 23. These seats became vacant after their MLAs transitioned to parliamentary roles.

The BJP will contest in Behali, Dholai, and Samaguri, while allies AGP and UPPL will field candidates in Bongaigaon and Sidli. Assam Congress chief Bhupen Bora emphasized that candidate selection would be based on grassroots input.