By IANS,
Guwahati : Assam’s ruling Congress party Tuesday won both assembly constituencies that saw by-elections three days ago, defeating opposition candidates by convincing margins.
Wajed Ali Choudhury defeated Asom United Democratic Front’s (AUDF) Abdur Rahman Ajmal, son of party chief Badruddin Ajmal, by more than 6,000 votes in the South Salmara seat in western Assam.
Bhimananda Tanti won from Dhekiajulu, defeating Asom Gana Parishad’s (SGP) Shib Charan Sahu by more than 21,000 votes.