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Politics
Thousands Rally as BJP's Debashish Sharma Files Bypoll Nomination in Nagaon
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM
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In Nagaon, Assam, thousands gathered to support BJP candidate Debashish Sharma as he officially filed his nomination for the upcoming bypoll.
In the town of Nagaon, Assam, BJP candidate Debashish Sharma filed his nomination papers for the pending bypoll, drawing a large crowd of supporters.
The gathering, estimated at several thousand, showcased the party’s strong grassroots presence in the region. Local volunteers and party workers lined the streets, chanting slogans and distributing pamphlets.
Sharma, a long‑time BJP activist, has previously contested state assembly elections and is known for his work on local development issues. His candidacy is seen as a key contest for the party in the northeastern state.
The nomination filing marks the first formal step in the bypoll process, after which the Election Commission will verify documents and set the election date. Voters in Nagaon will soon be able to choose among candidates in the upcoming election.
The gathering, estimated at several thousand, showcased the party’s strong grassroots presence in the region. Local volunteers and party workers lined the streets, chanting slogans and distributing pamphlets.
Sharma, a long‑time BJP activist, has previously contested state assembly elections and is known for his work on local development issues. His candidacy is seen as a key contest for the party in the northeastern state.
The nomination filing marks the first formal step in the bypoll process, after which the Election Commission will verify documents and set the election date. Voters in Nagaon will soon be able to choose among candidates in the upcoming election.