Guwahati: In a decisive victory that reinforces the strength of regional politics in Assam, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Diptimayee Choudhary won the Bongaigaon constituency with the highest margin among all five seats in the recent by-elections. The win is particularly significant for the BJP's alliance partner, showcasing the enduring appeal of regional politics in the state.
Diptimayee, a first-time candidate and wife of veteran politician Phanibhushan Choudhury, secured 74,734 votes, defeating Congress candidate Brajenjit Singha by a substantial margin of 35,164 votes. The victory comes despite initial internal party dissent over her candidature, with rebel candidate Sailendra Sarkar managing only 13,381 votes.