Senior Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from his traditional stronghold of Nazira.
As a prominent figure in the state's political landscape, Saikia is fighting to retain one of the last standing Congress bastions in Upper Assam amid a challenging electoral climate for the party.
On the campaign trail, Saikia has consistently attacked the ruling BJP for failing to fulfill decade-old promises, particularly regarding the state's economy and youth employment.
Following the conclusion of polling in April 2026, Saikia dismissed exit polls projecting an NDA sweep, asserting that the 'common people have not voted for the BJP' and that the ground reality reflects a desire for change.
Who is Debabrata Saikia?
Born on December 14, 1964, in Nazira, Sivasagar, Debabrata Saikia is the son of the legendary Late Hiteswar Saikia, a two-time Chief Minister of Assam.
He assisted his father in organizational work and election management from as early as 1978.
He is an alumnus of Calcutta University, where he completed his graduation in Arts.
About Nazira Constituency
The Nazira constituency, located in the Sivasagar district, has been synonymous with the Saikia family for decades.
For the 2026 polls, Saikia faced a high-voltage campaign from the BJP, which has long sought to breach this Congress fortress.
His campaign focused on 'Administrative Transparency' and the revival of the local oil and gas industry's benefits for residents.
Primary Opponents
BJP's Mayur Borgohain is Saikia's chief rival in Nazira.
Kanak Gogoi of the Communist Party of India (CPI) is another one of Saikia's opponents.
