Nazira, April 5 -- As Assam prepares to head to the polls on April 9, all eyes are on the historic Nazira Assembly constituency. What was once the "resting place of boats" (Now-Jeera) for the Ahom royalty has become the ultimate testing ground for the political survival of the Congress party in Upper Assam.

Nazira is not merely a seat; it is a symbol of dynastic and regional prestige. The main contest in Nazira is expected between sitting MLA and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia of the Congress and BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain.

Saikia, the Leader of the Opposition and son of the legendary former Chief Minister Hiteswar Saikia, is seeking a fourth consecutive term. For the Congress, losing Nazira would be a catastrophic blow to its...