Assam’s Dhekiajuli assembly segment witnessed a decisive triumph as BJP’s Ashok Singhal trounced Congress challenger Batasang Orang with 48,169 votes. Singhal amassed 111,880 votes against Orang’s 63,711, cementing his position in this key Sonitpur district battleground.
The April 9 polls recorded a robust 83.29% turnout from 224,186 voters—112,664 male and 111,520 female—surpassing the 79.5% in 2021 and 80.9% in 2016. Among seven contenders, Singhal faced stiff competition but emerged victorious.
Historical shifts define Dhekiajuli: Congress dominated with 10 victories in 15 elections since 1951, but BJP broke through in 2016 (defeating Habul Chakravarty) and repeated in 2021 (over Benudhar Nath). This general seat under Sonitpur Lok Sabha now firmly backs BJP’s development agenda.
Singhal, the sitting Health Minister, boasts a bachelor’s degree, assets of Rs 34.7 crore, and Rs 97.7 lakh yearly income per his affidavit—no criminal records mar his profile. As Assam’s elections unfold, this result signals BJP’s sustained momentum, promising continued focus on health and welfare initiatives.
