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The BJP reclaimed the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat during a recent by-election. Candidate Devasish Sharma defeated AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by 1,42,224 votes. This victory marks a political turnaround for the constituency, which had been won by the Congress in both 2019 and 2024. The outcome shows a shift in local voter support within Nagaon.
Hub News · Oct 10, 2026Basistha Police seized 60 kg of suspected cannabis at the 12 Mile location in Jorabat. Authorities also arrested Sunil Kar, who resides in Nagaon. The police operation has initiated a wider investigation into the consignment's source and destination. This action means further probes will focus on these aspects for local authorities to examine.
India Today NE · Oct 10, 2026Nagaon BJP MP Devasish Sharma alleged that AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal approached voters communally during the campaign. Sharma suggested this specific approach affected the election outcome, despite him contesting against Ajmal. He also credited long-term relationships with voters for his success in the contest.
India Today NE · Oct 10, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Basistha Police seized 60 kg of suspected cannabis at 12 Mile in Jorabat and arrested Sunil Kar, a resident of Nagaon. The operation has prompted a wider probe into the source, destination, and possible links behind the consignment. Further investigation is expected to focus on these aspects.
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