Assam: Badruddin Ajmal Calls FIR a ‘Blessing’ Ahead of Nagaon Bypoll

Assam : AIUDF chief and Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll candidate Badruddin Ajmal on October 3 described the FIR filed against him by BJP candidate Devashish Sharma as a “blessing” ahead of the October 6 election. “Filing an FIR is a blessing for me. The people of Nagaon will make me win by 10 lakh votes and take revenge for Devashish Sharma,” Ajmal said. Ajmal also said he was contesting against both the BJP and Congress candidates in the bypoll. The FIR was registered at Nagaon Sadar Police Station on October 3 following a complaint filed by Sharma over alleged false and defamatory remarks made against him during the election campaign. Sharma has accused Ajmal of calling him a “murderer” during a campaign meeting and alleged that the remarks were defamatory. The Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll is scheduled to be held on October 6, while counting of votes will take place on October 9. The contest features BJP candidate Devashish Sharma, Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, among others. The FIR has added another point of contention to the campaign, with the three main contenders continuing their electioneering in the constituency ahead of polling. Also Read: Meghalaya: President’s Police Colour Ceremony Cancelled Ahead of Amit Shah Visit