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From prison to assembly: Why Akhil Gogoi’s Sivasagar re-election is a litmus test for regionalism

From prison to assembly: Why Akhil Gogoi’s Sivasagar re-election is a litmus test for regionalism

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Raijor Dal founder and sitting MLA Akhil Gogoi is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from his home constituency of Sivasagar (Sibsagar). Often referred to as the “Son of the Soil,” Gogoi is a leading voice for regionalism and indigenous rights, heading the Raijor Dal as part of the broader opposition alliance aiming to challenge the ruling BJP’s decade-long dominance. Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi stages a protest on the first day of the four days long Budget (Vote on Account) Session 2026 of the Assam Legislative Assembly (ALA) at ALA premises, in Guwahati on Monday. (Pitamber Newar) ALSO READ People’s MLA vs ‘The System’: why all eyes are on Raijor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi in Assam assembly election 2026 Gogoi’s 2026 campaign is built on his legacy as a firebrand activist. Since winning his first election in 2021 while still in judicial custody, he has transformed Sivasagar into a bastion of anti-CAA sentiment and grassroots resistance. In this election, he has framed the contest as a battle for the “survival of Assamese identity,” frequently highlighting issues …

Why Prodip Hazarika, candidate from Sivasagar, remains AGP’s reliable face in Assam

Why Prodip Hazarika, candidate from Sivasagar, remains AGP’s reliable face in Assam

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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) senior leader and a veteran of Assam politics, Prodip Hazarika, is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from the Sivasagar constituency. A foundational member of the regional movement that reshaped Assam in the 1980s, Hazarika is one of the party’s most consistent figures. For the 2026 polls, Hazarika is locked in a high-stakes battle against Pranjal Gohain (Congress) and Diganta Saikia (BJP). Following the 2023 delimitation process, which saw the dissolution of his long-held Amguri seat, Hazarika has shifted his base to lead the AGP’s charge in the historic Sivasagar segment. Hazarika’s 2026 campaign is a test of regional resilience. Rooted in the politics of the Assam Movement, he has built his career around issues of identity, local development, and constituency-level governance. On the campaign trail, he has framed the election as a necessity to keep a “Local Voice” in the assembly, focusing on tea garden welfare, rural infrastructure, and the protection of indigenous rights. Early Life Born around 1953 (Age 73), Prodip Hazarika is the son of the late Gonesh …

Brahmaputra literature festival to pay special tributes to Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg

Brahmaputra literature festival to pay special tributes to Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg

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Guwahati, The next edition of the Brahmaputra Literature Festival will be held in Assam’s Sivasagar from February 6-8 and will pay special tributes to cultural icons Bhupen Hazarika and Zubeen Garg. Brahmaputra literature festival to pay special tributes to Bhupen Hazarika, Zubeen Garg The theme of the event is “Confluence of rhythm, word and art – Celebrating the voice of humanity”. Festival director and noted author Rita Chowdhury said this edition celebrates music, literature and spirit of humanity, highlighting the intertwining of art forms and human emotions. “The Brahmaputra is our metaphor for humanity. It’s vast, inclusive, timeless and musical,” she said. “Through the rhythm of our hills and the rivers, the Brahmaputra Literature Festival becomes a meeting ground of voices – a forum of positive thinking. This year, as we celebrate the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika and honour the artistic legacy of Zubeen Garg, the festival turns into an offering to humanity,” Chowdhury said. Bharat Ratna Hazarika’s birth centenary is being celebrated across Assam and many other parts of the country with a …