Nagaon, Assam: Tension prevailed in the Garajan Development Block area of Samaguri on Thursday following a confrontation involving Congress and BJP supporters ahead of a scheduled political meeting reportedly linked to Congress MLA Tanjil Hussain.
According to local sources, the situation escalated when Congress leader Nurul Amin Choudhury arrived at the venue where a review meeting was expected to take place. The incident led to a heated exchange between supporters of rival political groups, prompting intervention by police and district administration officials to prevent the situation from deteriorating further.
Speaking to reporters at the scene, a local BJP supporter alleged that Choudhury made remarks that provoked those gathered at the venue. The supporter claimed that members of the public became agitated following the exchange, resulting in a commotion and the Congress leader being forced to leave the area.
The allegations, however, could not be independently verified, and no official statement from Nurul Amin Choudhury regarding the incident was immediately available.
The confrontation occurred ahead of a meeting that was expected to be attended by Samaguri MLA Tanjil Hussain. At the time of the interaction with media personnel, participants at the venue stated that the legislator had not yet arrived.
As news of the incident spread, police and administrative officials moved swiftly to the area to maintain law and order. Security personnel remained on alert to prevent any further clashes between supporters of the two political parties.
Political tensions in the Samaguri constituency have remained high in recent months, with both the Congress and the BJP actively mobilising supporters ahead of upcoming political programmes and organisational activities.
No injuries were reported in the incident, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Officials have urged members of all political parties to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
The administration has not yet issued an official statement regarding any legal action or investigation related to the incident. Further details are expected as authorities assess the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.
The episode highlights the increasingly charged political atmosphere in the region, where rival party supporters continue to engage in intense political competition. Police presence in the area has been strengthened to ensure that subsequent political events proceed peacefully.
