Guwahati: Politics in Assam’s Hailakandi has taken an unusual turn, with a father and son set to run for office from different parties.
After leaving Congress in 2018, Gautam Roy has emerged as a senior BJP leader in Assam, working to strengthen the party’s foothold across the region.
His son, Rahul Roy, will run as the Congress candidate from the same constituency, setting up a rare situation where family members are on opposite sides.
This scenario has drawn attention from voters and political experts, who see it as a sign that individuals can make independent political choices, even within the same family.
Some analysts note that such differences might create tension between family members involved in politics.
As campaigning continues, attention is on the potential impact of this father-son contest on voters in Hailakandi.