1. Anticipation mounts in Dibrugarh, Assam, ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
2. Dibrugarh’s population, recorded at 154,296 residents in the 2011 census, features a gender distribution of 54% males and 46% females.
3. The constituency buzzes with discussions on candidates, demographics, and previous electoral trends.
Dibrugarh, March 25: The anticipation builds in Dibrugarh, Assam, as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections draw near, with a focus on candidates, demographics, and past electoral dynamics.
According to the 2011 census, Dibrugarh is inhabited by 154,296 residents, with males comprising 54% and females 46% of the population.
The city’s linguistic diversity is evident, with Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi being the primary languages spoken. The average literacy rate stands impressively at 89.5%, exceeding the national average.
Scheduled for phase 1 on April 19, the electoral battleground in Dibrugarh sees a three-way contest among the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam Gana Parishad, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
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The key contenders include BJP’s Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP)’s Lurinjyoti Gogoi, and AAP’s Manoj Dhanowar.
With 16,50,706 eligible voters, comprising 8,06,935 males, 8,43,738 females, and 33 third-gender electors, the electoral landscape reflects diversity.
Dibrugarh consists of 10 assembly segments, making it a pivotal battleground. In the 2019 elections, BJP’s Rameswar Teli secured victory with 66.3% of the votes, significantly ahead of Congress’s Paban Singh Ghatowar.
The constituency witnessed a significant voter turnout, with 10,15,748 out of 12,65,748 electors exercising their franchise. In the 2014 elections, BJP candidate Rameshwar Teli also emerged triumphant, underscoring the party’s dominance in the region.
As Dibrugarh braces for yet another electoral showdown, the stakes are high, and the outcome remains uncertain.
The forthcoming elections promise a fiercely contested battle for parliamentary representation, highlighting the vibrant democracy of Assam.
