With the Assam assembly elections looming, Congress leader and opposition chief Debabrata Saikia formally filed his nomination from the key Nazira constituency on Friday, March 20, 2026, signaling the start of a high-stakes campaign in upper Assam. Saikia arrived at the Nazira sub-divisional election office with a large procession of party workers and supporters and submitted his papers to the returning officer, underlining his intention to reclaim the seat he has long represented.
Hundreds — by the account in the original report — of Congress cadres and local supporters gathered from across Nazira, waving party flags and banners and chanting party slogans. The energized show of strength advanced to the election office in a demonstration that political analysts said was meant to send a strong message to rival camps and boost morale among Congress rank-and-file.
Senior local party figures and prominent personalities accompanied Saikia during the nomination filing, lending the event a visibly high-profile character. Observers noted spontaneous cheering from residents during the procession, which party leaders said reflected genuine local support and renewed confidence ahead of the vote.
Speaking to reporters after submitting his nomination, Saikia expressed deep confidence in his victory and emphasized the traditional bond between the Nazira electorate and the Congress party. He accused the ruling BJP government of failing on issues such as inflation and basic public services, and alleged neglect of development for tea tribal communities in the region. Saikia urged voters to hold the government accountable at the ballot box.
Nazira has long been considered a Congress stronghold and is widely known as the home constituency of the late former chief minister Hiteswar Saikia. Debabrata Saikia has represented Nazira in previous terms, and the ruling party is reported to be mounting an energetic effort to capture the seat in the upcoming election. Today’s large turnout of supporters has, according to the report, bolstered Congress morale and set the stage for a contest that is likely to draw attention across Assam.
Original Source: https://assam.nenow.in/debabrata-saikia-nomination/
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Publish Date: 2026-03-20 17:45:00
