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Politics
Congress Alleges Rigging in Nagaon By-Poll, Demands Repoll
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 07:34 PM
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The Indian National Congress has accused authorities of widespread rigging during the recent Nagaon by-election in Assam and has formally requested a repoll at the affected polling booths.
Political tensions have risen in Assam following the recent by-election in Nagaon. The Indian National Congress has alleged that widespread irregularities and rigging took place during the voting process. The party claims that these actions compromised the integrity of the election results in specific constituencies.
In response to these allegations, the Congress leadership has formally sought a repoll at the polling booths where they believe malpractice occurred. The party argues that a fresh vote is necessary to ensure a fair and transparent democratic process for the voters in the region.
The move has added a layer of complexity to the political landscape in the state. While the Congress party remains firm in its demand for a recount or repoll, the final decision on whether to hold a new election will depend on the electoral authorities' investigation into the reported incidents.
In response to these allegations, the Congress leadership has formally sought a repoll at the polling booths where they believe malpractice occurred. The party argues that a fresh vote is necessary to ensure a fair and transparent democratic process for the voters in the region.
The move has added a layer of complexity to the political landscape in the state. While the Congress party remains firm in its demand for a recount or repoll, the final decision on whether to hold a new election will depend on the electoral authorities' investigation into the reported incidents.