Nagaon Bypoll Field Finalized as 18 Candidates Clear Scrutiny

Completed nominations set the stage for Oct. 6 polling as parties focus on jobs, local development and appeals to minority voters.

Overview

Nomination scrutiny concluded on Sept. 19 with 18 of 25 papers held valid and the withdrawal window closed leaving a final multi‑candidate slate for the by-election.
Polling is scheduled for Oct. 6 with counting on Oct. 9 and the contest will decide the MP for the 9‑No. Nagaon Lok Sabha seat.
Campaigning has intensified around local unemployment and development, issues candidates say will decide voter choice in the district.
BJP nominee Devasish Sharma has targeted minority‑heavy assembly segments after joining the party from the state service, while AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal says some Muslim voters have shifted to him.
Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora has alleged threats and possible police action against voters switching support, a claim that adds a legal and rights dimension to the race and could affect turnout and mobilization.