Vote counting for the by-election in Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency began at 8:00 AM under tight security arrangements. Election officials are tabulating the ballots cast during the polling held on October 6, with political parties keeping a close watch on early trends from counting centres across the constituency.
Four-Cornered Contest in Nagaon
The Nagaon parliamentary seat is witnessing a keen four-cornered electoral battle among major regional and national forces. The key contenders in the fray include Badruddin Ajmal of the AIUDF, Sibamoni Bora representing the Congress, Devashish Sharma of the BJP, and Abdul Salam fielded by the Trinamool Congress. Counting agents representing each candidate are stationed across all designated counting tables as rounds progress.
Results Across Six Bypoll Seats in Four States
The counting in Nagaon is part of a broader declaration of bypoll results spanning six seats across four states, including five assembly segments in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. Crucial assembly seats in West Bengal such as Nandigram and Rejinagar are also undergoing counting alongside the lone parliamentary seat in Assam, making this an important electoral assessment for regional and national leaderships.
Incidents Surrounding Campaign and Polling Days
The campaign and election period in Nagaon witnessed several significant developments prior to counting day. On September 22, vehicles carrying Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Bhupesh Baghel were targeted with stones in Nagaon, prompting CRPF personnel to deploy a lathicharge to restore order. Separately, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook the Nagaon region on October 6 during polling hours. Officials have ensured full security deployment as final results are tabulated.
