Assam Assembly elections 2026: Bid to woo new voters in CM Himanta’s long-time constituency Jalukbari

What Happened

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma contests Assam's Jalukbari Assembly seat for the first time since 2023 delimitation redrew constituency boundaries. The 2023 redistricting added areas like Garigaon while removing regions such as Agyathuri. Sarma filed nomination papers March 20 after a roadshow. He faces Congress candidate Bidisha Neog and Independent Dipika Das. Neog petitioned the Election Commission against Sarma's candidature. Local supporters express confidence in Sarma's victory.

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