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Congress Convoy Attacked During Campaigning in Assam's Nagaon By-Election
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:59 PM
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Stone pelting targeted a Congress convoy as it campaigned for the Nagaon by-election in Assam, prompting the opposition to accuse the government of failing to maintain law and order.
During the campaigning for the Nagaon by-election in Assam, a Congress convoy came under attack with stones being pelted at the vehicles. The incident occurred while party workers were moving through the constituency to seek votes.
Opposition parties swiftly condemned the attack, holding the state government responsible for the lapse in security and accusing it of failing to ensure a peaceful election environment. They launched a political offensive, demanding immediate action against those responsible.
The Nagaon by-election is being held to fill a vacant seat in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Election officials have said they are reviewing the incident and have urged calm, while police have begun an investigation to identify the perpetrators.
Opposition parties swiftly condemned the attack, holding the state government responsible for the lapse in security and accusing it of failing to ensure a peaceful election environment. They launched a political offensive, demanding immediate action against those responsible.
The Nagaon by-election is being held to fill a vacant seat in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Election officials have said they are reviewing the incident and have urged calm, while police have begun an investigation to identify the perpetrators.