Bokakhat, April 5 -- As Assam heads to the polls on April 9, the spotlight has intensified on Bokakhat, the gateway to Kaziranga National Park. In this high-stakes constituency, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora is campaigning to secure a decisive third consecutive term, anchoring the BJP-AGP alliance's presence in Upper Assam.

After weeks of internal negotiations over key seats like Chabua-Lahowal, the ruling alliance has finalised its battle plan for the 126-seat assembly: BJP contesting 89 seats, while AGP fielded candidates in 26 seats (matching its 2021 footprint) and facing a consolidated challenge from the Raijor Dal (13 seats) and local challengers.

Traditionally a Congress bastion, Bokakhat w...