Congress Moves EC Against Nagaon DC Ahead of Bypoll; Ex-Official Joins BJP

Ahead of the upcoming assembly bypoll in Nagaon, the Congress party has escalated its concerns by formally approaching the Election Commission. The party has lodged a complaint against District Commissioner Debashis Sarma, alleging administrative irregularities in the conduct of the electoral process.

The move comes as the political temperature in the constituency rises, with the bypoll seen as a significant test for all parties involved. Congress, which emerged victorious in the seat during the 2024 general election, is keen to retain its hold, making the fairness of the administrative machinery a key point of contention.

Adding to the political flux, a former top district official has now joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This development is likely to add a new dimension to the campaign, with the opposition party questioning the timing and circumstances surrounding the switch.

The Congress's complaint to the poll body underscores its concerns over the neutrality of the district administration during the election period. The party's leadership has not yet issued a detailed public statement on the specific nature of the irregularities alleged, but the formal complaint signals a hardening of its stance.

With the bypoll drawing near, all eyes are now on the Election Commission's response to the complaint and the potential impact of the latest political realignment on the electoral arithmetic in Nagaon.