Jorhat, April 4 -- Jorhat has emerged as the focal point of Assam's political battleground, with Gaurav Gogoi turning the constituency into a high-stakes arena that goes far beyond a routine Assembly election.

His decision to contest here has injected fresh energy into the race and positioned Jorhat at the centre of a larger power struggle shaping the state's political future.

Once a prominent colonial and administrative hub during British rule, Jorhat is now widely recognised as Assam's "tea capital." Its electoral dynamics are deeply influenced by tea garden communities, while the Ahom Hindu population and Assamese-speaking voters form a significant portion of the electorate. This unique social composition makes the seat both politica...