Nazira: With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, the 97 No. Nazira constituency has emerged as a closely watched battleground, where Tea Tribe and women voters are expected to play a decisive role. The contest features prominent candidates including BJP’s Mayur Borgohain and Congress stalwart Debabrata Saikia, the sitting MLA and Leader of the Opposition. While Saikia has been actively engaging voters through door-to-door campaigns, Borgohain is also mounting an aggressive campaign with strong party backing.
The race, though largely seen as a direct contest between the BJP and Congress, has been made more interesting by the presence of CPI candidate Kanak Gogoi, who has been campaigning vigorously at the grassroots level. Independent candidate Pankaj Mahanta, a former AGP leader, is also in the fray, potentially impacting the BJP’s vote share.
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Electoral dynamics in Nazira have shifted following delimitation, with a significant rise in Tea Tribe voters. Their voting pattern, along with that of women voters, is likely to influence the final outcome. Additionally, independent candidate Dilwar Hussain could play a crucial role in shaping minority votes.
Traditionally a Congress stronghold, Nazira has been represented by the Saikia family for decades. However, concerns over lack of development—ranging from poor infrastructure and healthcare to unresolved drinking water issues—remain key election issues despite the presence of major industrial operations in the region. With a total electorate of over 1.82 lakh voters, including a higher number of women voters, the constituency is poised for a tight and unpredictable contest as campaigning reaches its peak.
