Clashes erupt between BJP-AGP workers in Dhubri’s Golakganj over panchayat formation

Tensions flared in Golakganj, Dhubri district, as a violent clash broke out between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) over the formation of the Golakganj Regional Panchayat.

According to eyewitnesses, the altercation turned physical when BJP supporters allegedly assaulted AGP members with repeated blows, severely injuring some. 

The incident reportedly took place within the premises of the Golakganj co-district office, where both groups had gathered for discussions regarding the new Panchayat body.

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The confrontation reflects growing tensions between the two alliance partners in Assam's ruling coalition, particularly at the grassroots level where local leadership struggles have become increasingly apparent.

No official statement has been released yet by local authorities or senior party leaders from either side. However, the incident has sparked concerns about internal rifts within the coalition and the deteriorating political discipline among cadre-level workers.

Further investigation is expected to be initiated by district authorities to ascertain the sequence of events and ensure such incidents do not recur.