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Five Congress Leaders Vie for Nagaon Lok Sabha By‑poll Ticket in Assam
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:34 AM
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Five senior Congress functionaries from Assam have formally expressed their interest in securing the party’s nomination for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by‑poll. The move highlights internal competition ahead of the election.
Five Congress leaders from Assam have submitted their expressions of interest for the party ticket to contest the Nagaon Lok Sabha by‑poll. The names of the aspirants have not been disclosed publicly, but party sources confirm that five individuals are in the fray.
The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat is currently vacant, necessitating a by‑poll to fill the vacancy. Election authorities have announced the schedule, prompting parties to begin their candidate selection processes.
Assam Congress unit officials said that the state leadership will evaluate the aspirants based on winnability, organizational strength and adherence to party guidelines before forwarding recommendations to the central election committee.
Internal lobbying among the contenders is reported to be intensifying, with each candidate seeking support from influential local leaders and party functionaries to bolster their chances of receiving the nomination.
The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat is currently vacant, necessitating a by‑poll to fill the vacancy. Election authorities have announced the schedule, prompting parties to begin their candidate selection processes.
Assam Congress unit officials said that the state leadership will evaluate the aspirants based on winnability, organizational strength and adherence to party guidelines before forwarding recommendations to the central election committee.
Internal lobbying among the contenders is reported to be intensifying, with each candidate seeking support from influential local leaders and party functionaries to bolster their chances of receiving the nomination.