Debabrata Saikia Aims for Fourth Term from Nazira

Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly, has filed his nomination as a Congress candidate from Nazira constituency for the state elections. Part of a six-party alliance, he seeks a fourth term, with the opposition aiming to end the BJP-led NDA's decade-long rule. Vote counting is on May 4.

Debabrata Saikia, the Leader of Opposition in the Assam Assembly, officially entered the fray for the state elections, filing his nomination as the Congress candidate from Nazira constituency.

Saikia's bid for a fourth consecutive term is backed by a formidable six-party opposition alliance, including Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad, poised to challenge the decade-long rule of the BJP-led government.

Confident of reclaiming his family's stronghold, Saikia, accompanied by party president Gaurav Gogoi, hopes the opposition alliance will emerge victorious. The decisive vote counting will occur on May 4.

(With inputs from agencies.)