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Devashish Sharma wins Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election
Overview
On October 6, voting concluded for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, which became vacant following the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi. The election featured 15 candidates, primarily contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress, and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF).
The final estimated voter turnout reached approximately 76 per cent among the 1.9 million registered electors. While polling was largely reported as peaceful, opposition leaders raised allegations of irregularities, including “booth capturing, intimidation of opposition workers, and administrative bias,” which were not independently verified.
On October 10, the results confirmed a decisive victory for the BJP candidate, former IAS officer Devashish Sharma. Sharma secured 714,349 votes, defeating AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who received 572,125 votes, by a margin of 142,224. The Congress nominee, Sibamoni Bora, finished in third place. Sharma attributed his success to constituent engagement and the guidance of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, suggesting that Ajmal’s campaign relied on communal appeals. Chief Minister Sarma described the mandate as a “triumph of development over polarization.”
Following the results, the AIUDF leveled more specific allegations of electoral fraud. During a rally in Samaguri, AIUDF leader Aminul Islam claimed that between 100,000 and 200,000 votes were fraudulently cast in the names of Muslim voters working outside of Assam. Islam also alleged that irregularities included the deployment of 16 to 20 agents at single polling stations. These claims of large-scale manipulation have not been independently verified.
Entities
Bharatiya Janata Party · Badruddin Ajmal · Nagaon · All India United Democratic Front · Indian National Congress
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Nandigram Assembly seat in West Bengal became vacant due to the resignation of Suvendu Adhikari.
- [● 6 SOURCES] AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was arrested in Rejinagar after a confrontation with police.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Polling is being held on Tuesday, October 6, for five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Vote counting is scheduled for October 9.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Voting for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam commenced on Tuesday, October 6.
- [● 3 SOURCES] By-elections are also being held for Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency in Assam became vacant due to the resignation of Pradyut Bordoloi.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Congress candidate Milan Pradhan alleged that polling agents were removed by hooligans in Nandigram.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll recorded approximately 15 to 17 per cent voter turnout by 9 AM.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] EVMs and VVPATs will be used in all polling stations for the by-elections.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesAIUDF alleges BJP vote manipulation in Nagaon bypoll
The AIUDF has accused the BJP of rigging the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll through fraudulent voting and impersonation to ensure Devasish Sharma's victory over Badruddin Ajmal.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDevasish Sharma wins Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
BJP's Devasish Sharma won the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam, defeating AIUDF's Badruddin Ajmal in a significant political shift within a minority-dominated constituency.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesNagaon Lok Sabha by-election sees 76 percent voter turnout in Assam
Voters in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency cast approximately 76 percent of votes in a peaceful by-election featuring a key contest between the BJP, Congress, and AIUDF.
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[POLITICS] 20 sourcesIndia by-elections: Voting begins for six seats in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry
By-elections for six seats in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry began on October 6, marked by the arrest of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir in Rejinagar and intense competition in Nagaon.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesBJP leaders campaign for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam
BJP leaders, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, are campaigning heavily for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, claiming a winnable position for the party.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesBJP intensifies campaign efforts for Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election
The BJP and BJYM have launched intensive campaign efforts in Assam for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, including 1,800 youth-focused meetings and widespread booth-level organizational activities.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesNagaon Lok Sabha bypoll campaigning intensifies
Political parties are intensifying grassroots campaigns for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll on October 6, with the BJP, Congress, and AIUDF fielding candidates to compete for decisive voter segments.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesNagaon Lok Sabha by-election becomes three-way contest
The Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election has become a three-way contest between the AIUDF, BJP, and Congress following the nomination of AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.
Sources
asianage.com · assamtribune.com · bhaskarlive.in · deccanchronicle.com · desitalkchicago.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · epaper.assamtribune.com · guwahatitimes.com · ibc24.in · latestly.com · madhyamamonline.com · mangalorean.com · nationalheraldindia.com · newindianexpress.com · news18.com · news9live.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · orissapost.com · samacharnama.com · sanmarg.in · scroll.in · sentinelassam.com · siasat.com · socialnews.xyz · tennews.in · theshillongtimes.com · zoomnews.in
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