Why Debabrata Saikia’s 2026 re-election bid in Assam's Nazira is a key battle for Congress

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia is running for re-election in Nazira, focusing on transparency and youth employment. He is a prominent figure in Assam's political landscape, fighting to retain one of the last Congress bastions in Upper Assam. Saikia has attacked the ruling BJP for failing to fulfill decade-old promises, particularly regarding the state's economy and youth employment. His campaign has focused on "Administrative Transparency" and the revival of the local oil and gas industry's benefits for residents.