Guwahati, March 30 Congress candidate from Assam's Naduar assembly constituency, Sunil Kumar Chetry, was allegedly attacked and injured by unidentified individuals while campaigning on Monday, party sources said.
The candidate's convoy was allegedly attacked at the Napalm Bypass of the constituency in the evening, followed by a scuffle.
Chetry fell to the ground and was seen groaning before being rushed to a private hospital for treatment.
Assam Pradesh Congress President Gaurav Gogoi alleged that supporters of the ruling party were behind the attack and that those involved must be arrested immediately.
He urged the administration to take immediate action, pointing out that everyone is equal under the law, and that members of both the ruling and opposition parties must be treated equally.
Gogoi said the attack on a candidate for participating in an election speaks volumes about the law and order situation in the state.
Chetry is contesting against senior BJP leader Padma Hazarika in the Assam assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026.