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Atul Bora Retains Bokakhat for Third Straight Term

The result strengthens the BJPAGP alliance’s rural development pitch in Assam.

Overview

  • Election Commission figures show he defeated Raijor Dal’s Hari Prasad Saikia by 60,537 votes with tallies of 80,987 to 20,450.
  • AGP president Atul Bora said the mandate reflects development under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s government and the NDA’s joint effort.
  • During the campaign he pledged a regional agriculture university and an expanded Kaziranga eco-tourism project to create local jobs.
  • His 2026 affidavit declared assets of more than ₹6.87 crore, up from ₹3.68 crore reported in 2021.
  • Bokakhat, a Golaghat district seat near Kaziranga National Park, saw an estimated 81% turnout and holds major stakes in farming and tourism.