Behali, Assam – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated a significant win in the Assam by-elections as Diganta Ghatowal secured the Behali constituency, marking the party’s first victory in the ongoing polls. Ghatowal triumphed over Congress candidate Jayanta Borah by a decisive margin of 9,056 votes.
This victory is seen as a major milestone for the BJP, reinforcing its political influence in Assam. The party invested considerable resources in the by-election campaign, with prominent leaders, including Tuliram Ronghang, rallying support for Ghatowal in the run-up to the polls.
The result is expected to bolster the BJP’s position in the state assembly and energize its cadres ahead of the 2026 elections. Analysts suggest that Ghatowal’s win signals strong voter confidence in the BJP’s governance and development agenda.
Behali’s bypoll had garnered significant attention, with the BJP and Congress engaged in an intense battle. The victory adds momentum to the BJP’s performance in Assam, where it currently holds a dominant position in the legislative assembly.
Party workers celebrated Ghatowal’s win with jubilant processions and gatherings across the constituency, emphasizing the BJP’s commitment to continued progress in the region. The win is being hailed as a stepping stone to further consolidating the party’s hold in the northeastern state.
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