Badruddin Ajmal Leads in Binnakandi Constituency Amid Political Comeback in Assam
From ‘kingmaker’ to underdog: Badruddin Ajmal leads by 27,967 votes in toughest post-delimitation test
Hindustan Times
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Badruddin Ajmal, leader of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), is leading the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from the newly formed Binnakandi constituency in Hojai district with 89,452 votes, ahead by 27,967 votes. This election marks a significant political comeback for Ajmal after a setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- 01Badruddin Ajmal is leading the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from Binnakandi constituency with 89,452 votes.
- 02Ajmal is ahead by 27,967 votes against Rejaul Karim Chowdhury of the Assam Jatiya Parishad.
- 03The Binnakandi constituency was created during the 2023 delimitation process and has over 2.6 lakh voters.
- 04Ajmal's campaign focuses on protecting minority political identity and economic upliftment in flood-prone regions.
- 05This election is crucial for Ajmal after losing his Lok Sabha seat in 2024.
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Badruddin Ajmal, the founding president of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), is leading the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from the newly formed Binnakandi constituency in Hojai district, with 89,452 votes, ahead by 27,967 votes. Ajmal, a three-time former Member of Parliament and Islamic theologian, is positioning his campaign as a critical return to state politics, emphasizing the need to protect the political identity of minorities in Assam. His focus includes addressing the impacts of the 2023 delimitation process and promoting economic growth in flood-prone areas of Lower and Central Assam.
The Binnakandi constituency, which has over 2.6 lakh voters, was carved out from the old Jamunamukh segment. Ajmal's campaign highlights the
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If Badruddin Ajmal wins, it could lead to increased representation and advocacy for minority communities in Assam, impacting local governance and development initiatives.
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