Assam's longest-serving MLA, Phani Bhushan Choudhury, resigns from assembly membership after successful election to Lok Sabha from Barpeta constituency. Accompanied by AGP leaders, Choudhury expresses gratitude to supporters and hopes to serve Barpeta constituency effectively as MP.
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AGP and Congress secure victories in Barpeta and Dhubri constituencies in Assam after recent delimitation exercise. AGP's win in Barpeta marks the return of a Hindu representative after 26 years, while Congress defeats AIUDF giant Badruddin Ajmal in Dhubri. Delimitation led to a shift in demographic balance favoring Hindu voters in Barpeta and increased minority voters in Dhubri.
PCC chief Bhupen Borah asserts that Congress's vote share and seats in Assam are set to increase, contradicting exit poll results. Leader Debabrata Saikia highlights challenges faced by BJP in the state. Expectations are high for Congress performance in the upcoming elections.