Guwahati, 4th June: As per the latest updates from election officials, Assam’s Excise, Transport, and Fisheries Minister Parimal Suklabaidya is leading by more than 9,000 votes in the prestigious Silchar (SC) constituency. His nearest rival, Congress candidate Surya Kanta Sarkar, trails significantly behind.
Notable Details:
- Political Career: Suklabaidya, currently representing the Dholai assembly seat, was chosen to replace sitting BJP MP Rajdeep Roy after the Silchar constituency was designated as a Scheduled Caste (SC) seat.
- Political Experience: Suklabaidya boasts a long-standing political career and is a well-known figure in the Barak Valley. He has been elected to the Assam state assembly four times.
- Ministerial Role: With extensive political experience, Suklabaidya has served as a minister in both the Sarbananda Sonowal and Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP governments in Assam.
The substantial lead enjoyed by Parimal Suklabaidya underscores his strong support base and reflects his political acumen in navigating the electoral landscape of Assam. As the counting process continues, further updates will illuminate the final outcome of the Silchar constituency race.
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