High stakes in Assam as third phase of Lok Sabha elections begins

As the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections unfolds across 12 states and union territories, attention is drawn to key battlegrounds like Assam and Gujarat. In Gujarat's Surat constituency, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured an uncontested victory, setting a notable precedent. Meanwhile, in Assam, four constituencies—Guwahati, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, and Dhubri—emerge as crucial determinants of political fate, with 47 candidates vying for parliamentary representation.

Assam's political landscape brims with anticipation as indigenous and majority communities await potential parliamentary representation. The BJP and its regional allies aspire for significant wins, leveraging the 2023 delimitation to secure their foothold.

In Guwahati, BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi faces a formidable challenge from Congress newcomer Mira Borthakur Goswami, promising a tightly contested race. Meanwhile, the Dhubri constituency sets the stage for a triangular contest involving incumbent Maulana Badruddin Ajmal (AIUDF), Rakibul Hussain (Congress), and Zabed Islam (AGP), with implications for regional politics.

In Kokrajhar, reserved for Scheduled Tribes, and Barpeta, a multifaceted contest unfolds, reflecting the diversity of Assam's political landscape. Noteworthy figures like Union Home Minister Amit Shah and former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan add to the stakes, as voters await the outcome of this pivotal phase in shaping India's political trajectory.