•Congress opts to support AJP candidate Mainak Patra in Dibrugarh, a former stronghold, instead of fielding its own.
•This decision potentially paves the way for BJP's Prasanta Phukan to secure his fifth consecutive victory in the constituency.
•Dibrugarh, once a Congress fortress, has seen a shift since 2006 when Prasanta Phukan first won, with BJP's dominance growing in subsequent elections.
•BJP's Phukan criticizes Congress, stating it has lost direction and is an 'owner-driven system' compared to BJP's 'corporate house' approach.
•The real contest is now seen between BJP's Prasanta Phukan and AJP's Mainak Patra, with Congress's absence potentially benefiting AJP.
