Barpeta: In a major development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, the Barpeta constituency has witnessed a significant shift in electoral dynamics following the rejection of the nomination of Congress candidate Mahananda Sarkar by the Election Commission of India. With the nomination cancelled, Dipak Kumar Das of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) now emerges as the only major party candidate in the fray, considerably strengthening the party’s prospects in the constituency.
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Despite this advantage, the contest remains open with several independent candidates still in the race. Among them, Uddhab Chandra Das and Gagan Chandra Haloi have had their nominations accepted and are expected to contest the polls.
Political observers note that the absence of a strong opposition candidate from the Indian National Congress could tilt the scales in favour of the AGP. However, they caution that the outcome will depend on whether independent candidates can consolidate voter support on the ground. The development has added a new dimension to the Barpeta electoral battle, making it one of the closely watched constituencies in the upcoming polls.
