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Former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Named BJP Bypoll Candidate
Devashish Sharma was an officer who worked as the top administrator of Nagaon district.
He resigned from that job about a week before the BJP chose him to contest an election.
The election is a bypoll for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat.
It is expected to happen next month.
Sharma became Nagaon’s Deputy Commissioner in June 2025.
He is described as approachable and fair.
BJP spokesperson Rupam Goswami said Sharma is respected by many people.
The party also said he enjoys social service and being among the public.
The BJP named former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devashish Sharma as its candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll.
Sharma resigned as Nagaon’s Deputy Commissioner about a week before the nomination was announced.
The bypoll is scheduled for next month, according to the report.
Sharma joined the 2011 Assam-Meghalaya cadre of the Indian Administrative Service and became Nagaon DC in June 2025.
BJP Assam spokesperson Rupam Goswami praised Sharma’s administrative record, social service, and popularity across communities.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Janata Party selected former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Devashish Sharma as its candidate; BJP Assam spokesperson Rupam Goswami commented on the choice.
- What
- Sharma was named the BJP candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll after resigning as Deputy Commissioner.
- Where
- The election concerns Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, and Sharma had served in Nagaon district.
- When
- The nomination was announced about a week after Sharma’s resignation; the bypoll is scheduled for next month.
- Why
- The BJP said Sharma’s bureaucratic record, social service, public accessibility, and popularity made him suitable for the ticket.
Key facts
- Candidate
- Devashish Sharma
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Election
- Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
- Timing
- The bypoll is scheduled for next month
- Former post
- Deputy Commissioner of Nagaon district
- Administrative cadre
- 2011 Assam-Meghalaya cadre of the Indian Administrative Service
- Nagaon posting
- Became Deputy Commissioner in June 2025
Quotes
Rupam Goswami
BJP Assam spokesperson
“Sharma is a good bureaucrat. Social service is ingrained in him. The BJP always supports these kinds of people. He likes being among the people and is liked and respected by all.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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