Dandi Sonowal Files Nomination for Tinsukia Council Seat

Guwahati: Dandi Sonowal officially entered the race for the No. 5 Tinsukia constituency. He filed his nomination papers at the Tinsukia District Commissioner's office on November 10. A massive crowd followed him. More than 1,000 supporters showed up to back his re-election bid for the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council.

Sonowal promised to keep pushing for regional progress. He specifically pledged to focus on the youth. "I would continue working towards the overall development of the constituency, while also focusing on creating opportunities for the younger generation," he said after the filing.

The race is heating up. Candidates across the district are submitting paperwork at a rapid pace. As of November 9, 16 candidates filed for seats in the Tinsukia district. The breakdown includes three candidates each from Sadiya, Saikhowa, Dirak Chumoni, and Tinsukia. Both the Dangari and Burhidihing constituencies added two candidates each to the tally.