BJP's Ashok Singhal emerged victorious in the Dhekiajuli assembly constituency in Assam, securing a total of 111,880 votes. He defeated Congress candidate Batash Orang by a decisive margin of 48,169 votes.
Constituency Overview
Dhekiajuli is a rural assembly constituency located in Assam's Sonitpur district, forming part of the Tezpur Lok Sabha constituency. The area spans around Dhekiajuli town and is known for its tea gardens, agriculture, and historical significance in north Assam. In the 2021 elections, the constituency had 217,380 eligible electors, comprising 110,867 males and 106,511 females, with a literacy rate of 81.66 percent.
2026 Election Battle
In the current 2026 electoral contest, Ashok Singhal of the BJP was seeking a third consecutive term. He faced a fresh challenge from Batash Urang, the Congress candidate fielded by the Asom Sonmilito Morcha alliance. Singhal's victory margin underscores his stronghold in the constituency.
Previous Performance
BJP's Ashok Singhal won decisively in 2021 with 93,768 votes, capturing a 57 percent vote share and a margin of 35,070 votes over INC's Benudhar Nath, who received 58,698 votes (36 percent). Singhal had also defended his 2016 victory with 71,425 votes, securing a 50 percent share.
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