Race to Assemble: 34 Candidates Vie in Assam Bypolls

The upcoming bypolls for five assembly constituencies in Assam will see a total of 34 candidates competing. The polls are scheduled for November 13, with vote counting on November 23. These seats were vacated after MLAs were elected to the Lok Sabha. The BJP leads in the 126-member assembly.

In a crucial test for political parties, 34 candidates are set to contest the bypolls across five assembly constituencies in Assam, as confirmed by the Election Commission.

Scheduled for November 13, these elections come after parliamentary successes left these seats vacant. Among the constituencies, Samaguri sees the highest competition with 11 candidates, while Dholai and Bongaigaon each have eight.

The current political dynamics reflect a stronghold by the ruling BJP with 59 seats in the 126-member assembly. The opposition, including Congress and AIUDF, aims to challenge this dominance. Results, to be announced on November 23, could sway Assam's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)