Assembly Election 2026: BJP Retains Seat As Singhal Defeats Congress Rival

Ashok Singhal of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory from Assam’s Dhekiajuli Assembly constituency, defeating Congress candidate Batash Orang by a margin of 48,169 votes.

Singhal polled 1,11,880 votes, comfortably outpacing Orang and reinforcing the BJP’s stronghold in the constituency. During the counting process, Singhal maintained a consistent lead, securing 24,869 votes after nine rounds, with the Congress candidate trailing throughout.

Dhekiajuli

Dhekiajuli, located in Sonitpur district, is a rural-urban Assembly constituency under the Tezpur Lok Sabha seat. The region is known for its tea gardens, agricultural economy and historical significance in north Assam.

The constituency has witnessed a clear political shift over the past decade. The BJP captured the seat in 2016, ending the Congress’ earlier dominance, and retained it in 2021 with Singhal securing 93,768 votes and a 57 per cent vote share. In 2016, he had won with 71,425 votes, reflecting steady electoral growth.

With an electorate of around 2.24 lakh voters, Dhekiajuli is both demographically and politically significant in Upper Assam. The constituency recorded a voter turnout of approximately 83.29 per cent, indicating consistent participation and a politically aware electorate.

The seat has a diverse population comprising tea garden workers, Assamese communities and various tribal groups. Spread across tea estates, forest areas and rural settlements, the constituency reflects varied socio-economic conditions.

The constituency had also drawn attention during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, highlighting its active political engagement.