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Assam Congress Rift Over Silchar Civic Election Candidate Sparks Infighting
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:18 AM
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A dispute within the Assam Congress over the choice of its candidate for the upcoming Silchar municipal election has led to internal clashes.
The Assam unit of the Indian National Congress is experiencing a sharp internal rift as senior leaders clash over the nomination for the forthcoming Silchar municipal election. Sources say that party workers and local functionaries have openly questioned the decision‑making process, accusing senior officials of favouritism.
The controversy centres on the selection of a single candidate to contest the civic poll, a move that has divided the state‑level leadership from the grassroots cadre. While some factions argue for a seasoned local figure, others push for a younger face they believe can attract urban voters. The disagreement has spilled into public meetings, with both sides seeking support from the party's state president.
Analysts warn that the infighting could weaken the Congress's electoral prospects in Silchar, a city where the party traditionally enjoys a solid base. Continued discord may hamper campaign coordination and give rival parties an advantage as the municipal polls approach.
The controversy centres on the selection of a single candidate to contest the civic poll, a move that has divided the state‑level leadership from the grassroots cadre. While some factions argue for a seasoned local figure, others push for a younger face they believe can attract urban voters. The disagreement has spilled into public meetings, with both sides seeking support from the party's state president.
Analysts warn that the infighting could weaken the Congress's electoral prospects in Silchar, a city where the party traditionally enjoys a solid base. Continued discord may hamper campaign coordination and give rival parties an advantage as the municipal polls approach.