Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Congress Clash in Morigaon Injures District Leader
There was a fight between workers of the Congress party in Morigaon, Assam.
A leader named Ejaz Hussain got hurt when he tried to stop others from tearing down posters of another person who wants to be a candidate, Dr Faridul Hussain.
The person who got hurt says the local MLA, Dr Mohammad Asif Najar, told others to attack him.
The police are looking into what happened.
Some people say the MLA is worried because Dr Faridul Hussain is very popular.
The fight happened just before a big party event where Gaurav Gogoi, the leader of the Assam Congress, was supposed to speak.
Everyone is hoping the party will take action to stop such fights.
A clash among Congress workers in Morigaon injured district leader Ejaz Hussain.
Hussain alleged that MLA Dr Mohammad Asif Najar ordered the attack after a dispute over banners.
The incident occurred during preparations for a Congress event to be attended by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi.
Hussain sustained a fractured leg and required stitches, with the matter under police investigation.
Supporters of ticket aspirant Dr Faridul Hussain claimed the attack was due to his growing popularity.
- Who
- Ejaz Hussain (victim), Dr Mohammad Asif Najar (accused MLA), Akshay Bordoloi (alleged attacker)
- What
- Clash among Congress workers leading to injuries
- When
- Late Sunday night, January 12
- Where
- Morigaon School playground, Morigaon, Assam
- Why
- Dispute over erection of banners and posters of Congress ticket aspirant Dr Faridul Hussain
- Location
- Morigaon, Assam
- Date
- January 12
- Victim
- Ejaz Hussain
- Accused
- Dr Mohammad Asif Najar (MLA) and Akshay Bordoloi
- Injuries
- Fractured leg, stitches required
- Event
- Congress joining programme
- Investigation Status
- Under investigation
