Assam By-Elections: 38 Candidates Compete for Five Assembly Seats
In Assam, a total of 38 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the upcoming by-elections in five assembly constituencies: Behali, Dholai, Samaguri, Bongaigaon, and Sidli. The elections are scheduled for November 13.
Nomination Details
On the final day of nominations, 24 candidates submitted their papers. Specifically, three candidates filed for Dholai, one for Sidli, five for Bongaigaon, 12 for Samaguri, and three for Behali.
Political Parties and Candidates
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded candidates in Behali, Samaguri, and Dholai. Their allies, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), are contesting in Bongaigaon and Sidli, respectively. The Congress party has candidates in all five seats.
Key Candidates
| Constituency | Party | Candidate |
|---|---|---|
| Samaguri | Congress | Tanzil Hussain |
| Dholai | Congress | Dhrubajyoti Purakayastha |
| Sidli | Congress | Sanjib Warle |
| Bongaigaon | Congress | Brajenjit Sinha |
| Behali | Congress | Jayanta Borah |
| Bongaigaon | AGP | Diptimoyee Choudhury |
| Sidli | UPPL | Nirmal Kumar Brahma |
| Behali | BJP | Diganta Ghatowar |
| Samaguri | BJP | Diplu Ranjan Sarma |
| Dholai | BJP | Nihar Ranjan Das |
Doubts Revealed
Assam -: Assam is a state in the northeastern part of India, known for its tea gardens and rich cultural heritage.
By-Elections -: By-elections are elections held to fill political offices that have become vacant between general elections. They are like mini-elections for specific areas.
Assembly Seats -: Assembly seats refer to the positions in the legislative assembly of a state in India. Each seat represents a specific area or constituency.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, a major political party in India.
AGP -: AGP stands for Asom Gana Parishad, a regional political party in Assam.
UPPL -: UPPL stands for United People’s Party Liberal, a political party in Assam.
Congress -: Congress refers to the Indian National Congress, one of the oldest political parties in India.
Candidates -: Candidates are people who are running for election to hold a political office.
Constituencies -: Constituencies are specific geographic areas that elect a representative to a legislative body.
