Assam By-Elections Heat Up: Key Contests and Political Dynamics Unfold

With the announcement of bypolls for five Lok Sabha seats in Assam, the state’s electoral landscape is witnessing intensified campaigning and tough competition. Nagaon, Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu (ST), Silchar (SC), and Karimganj districts are the focal points of this electoral showdown, with prominent personalities vying for parliamentary seats.

Key battles include Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi challenging BJP’s Suresh Bora and AIUDF’s Aminul Islam in Nagaon, and BJP MP Kripanath Mallah defending his seat in Karimganj against Congress candidate Hafiz Ahmed Chaudhry and AIUDF’s Sahbul Islam Chaudhry. Meanwhile, Silchar (SC) presents an intriguing contest with Assam Excise Minister Parimal Suklabaidya facing Congress youth leader Suraj Kant Sarkar.

With 38 candidates filing nominations in the first phase across various constituencies, the electoral fervor is palpable. As the nomination process unfolds, the upcoming elections on April 26 and subsequent phases on May 19, 26, and May 7 will shape Assam’s parliamentary representation. The political negotiations and campaigning strategies employed by candidates underscore the significance of these by-elections in defining the state’s political trajectory. As Assam gears up for democratic participation, all eyes are on the unfolding electoral drama that promises to leave a lasting impact on the state’s political landscape.