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Akhil Gogoi labels Mira Borthakur as Himanta Sarma’s ‘fixed deposit’ ahead of Nagaon bypoll
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 11:36 AM
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Activist Akhil Gogoi remarked that Mira Borthakur is a fixed deposit of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Nagaon parliamentary by‑election approaches.
Activist and former political leader Akhil Gogoi sparked a fresh debate in Assam by describing Congress candidate Mira Borthakur as a "fixed deposit" of the state’s chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma. Gogoi made the comment while addressing reporters ahead of the scheduled by‑election in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, which was called after the previous MP vacated the seat.
The remark underscores the intense political rivalry in the state, where the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are vying for control of the crucial Nagaon seat. While Gogoi’s statement was not a formal accusation, it reflects growing concerns among opposition circles about perceived patronage and candidate selection by the ruling party.
Election officials have confirmed that the bypoll will be held on the announced date, with security and polling arrangements already in place. Both parties have begun campaigning, and the Nagaon constituency, a traditional stronghold for the Congress, is now being closely watched for any shift in voter sentiment.
Gogoi, a prominent figure in Assam’s environmental and anti-corruption movements, has previously been critical of the state government’s policies. His latest comment adds another layer to the political narrative as the bypoll draws near, with voters expected to decide whether the BJP’s influence extends further or the Congress can reclaim the seat.
The Election Commission has urged all candidates to maintain a peaceful campaign, emphasizing that any inflammatory remarks should not disrupt the democratic process.
The remark underscores the intense political rivalry in the state, where the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are vying for control of the crucial Nagaon seat. While Gogoi’s statement was not a formal accusation, it reflects growing concerns among opposition circles about perceived patronage and candidate selection by the ruling party.
Election officials have confirmed that the bypoll will be held on the announced date, with security and polling arrangements already in place. Both parties have begun campaigning, and the Nagaon constituency, a traditional stronghold for the Congress, is now being closely watched for any shift in voter sentiment.
Gogoi, a prominent figure in Assam’s environmental and anti-corruption movements, has previously been critical of the state government’s policies. His latest comment adds another layer to the political narrative as the bypoll draws near, with voters expected to decide whether the BJP’s influence extends further or the Congress can reclaim the seat.
The Election Commission has urged all candidates to maintain a peaceful campaign, emphasizing that any inflammatory remarks should not disrupt the democratic process.