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Dibrugarh Election 2026 BJP vs AJP Fight Tests 20 Year Rule Amid Flood and Jobs Fears
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Published on 4 May 2026
Flood and traffic worries may decide the contest
As Assam’s 2026 Assembly elections near, Dibrugarh is emerging as a high-stakes battleground for BJP’s long run in the seat. Prasanta Phukan faces AJP’s Mainak Patra amid voter frustration over day-to-day issues like traffic congestion, recurring floods, and weak employment prospects, raising questions about whether the BJP’s two-decade dominance can hold.
- BJP’s Prasanta Phukan seeks continuity in Dibrugarh after 20 years
- AJP’s Mainak Patra enters as a credible challenger this election cycle
- Voters cite traffic, floods, and jobs as top concerns
- Local mood suggests the long-held BJP grip may be under pressure
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