Can Akhil Gogoi hold Sivasagar? All eyes on key Assam seat
Akhil Gogoi is contesting to retain his seat in Sivasagar against BJP's Kushal Dowari and AGP's Prodip Hazarika. The constituency is notable for its historical significance and politically aware electorate. Gogoi, who previously won while in jail, aims to leverage regionalism and anti-incumbency in his campaign.
- ▪Voting for the Assembly elections in Assam took place on April 9, with results to be declared on May 4.
- ▪Akhil Gogoi is the sitting MP and is part of a Congress-led opposition alliance aiming to unseat the NDA.
- ▪Gogoi has been a vocal critic of the central government's policies and has a strong grassroots connection in Assam.
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Can Akhil Gogoi hold Sivasagar? All eyes on key Assam seatRaijor Dal chief Gogoi, looking to retain his seat, is up against BJP's Kushal Dowari and AGP's Prodip Hazarika, who are in a “friendly” fight.Published on: Apr 28, 2026 10:10 PM ISTBy Arya MishraShare viaCopy link Voting for the Assembly elections in Assam took place on April 9. With the results set to be declared on May 4, among the most-watched seats is Sivasagar, where sitting MP Akhil Gogoi is pitted against two NDA veterans.Akhil Gogoi is contesting the 2026 Assembly polls on grounds of regionalism and anti-incumbency. (ANI)Raijor Dal chief Gogoi, looking to retain his stronghold in the historic seat which was once the capital of the Ahom Kingdom, is up against BJP's Kushal Dowari and AGP's Prodip Hazarika.
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