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BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami Defeats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat by 23,182 Votes

Hitendra Nath Goswami of the BJP defeated Gaurav Gogoi of the Congress in Jorhat by 23,182 votes. Goswami polled 69,439 votes, while Gogoi garnered 46,257. The result reflects BJP’s strong performance in Assam amid a broader trend. High voter turnout of 85.96% was recorded in the state.

Key Points: BJP’s Goswami beats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat seat

  • BJP’s Goswami wins Jorhat by 23,182 votes
  • Gogoi secures 46,257, Goswami 69,439
  • High voter turnout of 85.96% in Assam
  • 722 candidates contest, 59 women
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Gaurav Gogoi suffers huge defeat in Jorhat as BJP candidate secures decisive win

BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami defeats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat by 23,182 votes. Gogoi gets 46,257, Goswami 69,439. High voter turnout at 85.96%.

"development-focussed campaigning and organisational strength played a key role in shaping voter preferences - Political observers"

Guwahati, May 4

Hitendra Nath Goswami of the BJP secured a decisive victory in the Jorhat Assembly constituency, defeating Gaurav Gogoi of the Indian National Congress by a margin of 23,182 votes, according to official data released by the Election Commission of India on Monday.

As per the final round of counting, Goswami polled 69,439 votes, while Gogoi garnered 46,257 votes. The result reflects a strong performance by the BJP in the constituency, consolidating its hold amid a broader trend favouring the party in the state.

Other candidates in the fray lagged significantly behind. Pranab Priyankush Dutta of the Aam Aadmi Party managed only 701 votes, while Hemanta Kumar Pegu of the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) received 581 votes.

NOTA (None of the Above) accounted for 1,319 votes.

The Jorhat result is being seen as part of a wider electoral trend in Assam, where the BJP appears to have gained substantial support.

Political observers note that development-focussed campaigning and organisational strength played a key role in shaping voter preferences in the constituency.

Polling for the Assembly elections was held on April 9, with an impressive voter turnout of 85.96 per cent from an electorate of more than 2.50 crore.

A total of 722 candidates are in the fray, including 59 women contenders. The Congress fielded the highest number of candidates at 99, followed by the BJP with 90.

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) contested 30 seats. Among NDA allies, the Asom Gana Parishad fielded 26 candidates, while the Bodo Peoples' Front contested 11 seats.

Within the Opposition bloc, Raijor Dal fielded 13 candidates, Assam Jatiya Parishad contested 10, CPI(M) three, and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference two seats.

Other parties in the contest include the Aam Aadmi Party and United People's Party Liberal with 18 seats each, the Trinamool Congress with 22, and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha with 16. There are also 258 Independent candidates in the fray.

- IANS

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Priya S
Sad to see such a margin for Gogoi. 😔 But let's face it - Congress needs to reinvent itself. The party has become too complacent and disconnected from ground realities. Jorhat voters have spoken clearly.
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Vikram M
As someone from Assam, I'm not surprised. BJP's organisational machinery is unmatched. But what worries me is the lack of strong opposition. Democracy thrives on healthy competition, not one-sided victories. 😕
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Siddharth J
Honestly, this was expected. Gaurav Gogoi couldn't match the ground connect that Hitendra Goswami has. BJP's development narrative resonated with voters. But I hope the winning candidate focuses on local issues like flood control and unemployment. 🤞
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Rohit P
NOTA getting 1,319 votes is interesting. People are becoming more aware and using that option when they don't like any candidate. But Congress seriously needs to introspect - losing by 23K votes in a traditional stronghold is a big red flag.
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Kavya N
Great to see high voter turnout of 85.96%! 🙌 That's what democracy is about - people exercising their right. Whether BJP or Congress, the real winner is the Indian voter. Hope the new MLA works for Jorhat's development.
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