BJP wrests Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha seat after seven years
The party made inroads into areas dominated by Muslims, who, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, account for 62% of the constituency’s voters
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, a seat it had held for seven years, following the bypoll held on October 6, 2026. Devasish Sharma, a former bureaucrat and BJP candidate, emerged victorious with nearly 50% of the votes cast. The BJP's triumph in this bypoll was attributed to their growing influence in areas predominantly populated by Muslims, who formed the majority post the 2023 delimitation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his remarks, highlighted the strong connection people have with the BJP alliance. He praised the BJP's development-oriented politics under his leadership, which resonated well with the electorate. The Congress party's candidate, Sibamoni Bora, finished third with significantly fewer votes. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, used the occasion to criticize the Congress party, stating that their performance in this predominantly Muslim constituency was the worst ever.
The BJP now holds 10 out of Assam's 14 parliamentary seats, following the seat's transfer to their camp.
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