Intense Political Activity Marks Final Nomination Day in Dhubri
Final Nomination Day in Dhubri
Dhubri, Mar 23: On the last day for filing nominations for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, Dhubri town buzzed with political fervor as candidates from various parties and Independents flocked to the District Commissioner's office.
Candidates representing five Assembly constituencies—6-Golakganj, 7-Gauripur, 8-Dhubri, 9-Birsing Jarua, and 10-Bilasipara—submitted their nomination papers, making this day the most active of the nomination period.
Most candidates opted to finalize their nominations on this day, leading to a significant turnout of supporters that filled the streets, especially along G.T.B. Road.
This influx of people resulted in considerable traffic delays, hindering normal movement for several hours.
Among the notable candidates, Congress's Bebi Begum from Dhubri filed her nomination and expressed optimism about her chances, asserting that neither the BJP nor the AIUDF would play a decisive role in her constituency while criticizing both parties.
In Golakganj, Congress candidate Kartik Roy showcased his strength with a large procession during his nomination filing. Wazed Ali Choudhury, representing Congress from Birsing Jarua, also completed his nomination.
From the BJP, candidates Uttam Prasad (Dhubri), Madhabi Das (Birsing Jarua), and Ashwini Kumar Roy (Golakganj) submitted their papers, with Madhabi Das criticizing her Congress opponent Wazed Ali Choudhury after her filing.
AIUDF candidates were also active, with Nazrul Haque filing from Dhubri and criticizing Congress's Bebi Begum, while suggesting that AIUDF might support Congress in forming a government if necessary.
In Gauripur, AIUDF candidate Nijanur Rahman expressed confidence in his victory. Sabana Akhtara from Bilasipara and Ali Akbar Mia from Birsing Jarua also filed their nominations.
Gauripur saw significant activity with Raijor Dal candidate Abul Miya filing his papers after a rally, while AGP candidate Mehtabul Haque also submitted his nomination.
Independent candidate Sheikh Hedayatullah entered the race in Bilasipara, and AGP candidate Jibesh Roy, part of the AGP-BJP alliance, also filed his nomination. Roy is currently the Chief Executive Member of the Kamatapur Autonomous Council.
Adding to the competition, Independent candidate Dr. Reza Amin from Birsing Jarua, a former senior AIUDF member, filed his nomination and sharply criticized AIUDF leadership, labeling chief Badruddin Ajmal a “betrayer” and promising to challenge the party politically in Dhubri.
Official estimates indicate that 1,220,384 voters across the five constituencies will cast their votes at 1,548 polling stations on April 9.
With the nomination process concluded, the political landscape in Dhubri district is poised for an intense contest, with multi-cornered battles anticipated in all five constituencies.