Jorhat BJP MLA Hiten Goswami is confronting a visible erosion of public goodwill, with anti-incumbency now hovering at a worrying medium level, estimated at around 60 per cent. While not yet electorally fatal, the discontent is deep, layered, and increasingly vocal.
At the heart of the resentment is Goswami’s perceived absence from the constituency. Residents complain that the MLA is rarely seen in Jorhat, spending most of his time in Guwahati, leaving local grievances to fester without political ownership. The result has been a near-complete absence of landmark development initiatives that voters can clearly associate with his tenure.
Equally damaging is the growing perception of arrogance. Jorhat’s political culture has historically rewarded accessibility and personal engagement. Goswami’s detached style has alienated sections of voters who expect regular interaction and responsiveness from their elected representative. 
Governance has further suffered due to intense factionalism within the ruling party. Multiple rival groups operating in parallel have weakened coordination and paralysed decision-making. This internal discord has reduced the MLA’s authority and blunted administrative effectiveness on the ground.
In the Assam Legislative Assembly, Goswami’s performance has drawn sharp criticism. Constituents allege that pressing local concerns—ranging from urban infrastructure and flood-related vulnerabilities to civic planning—have failed to find sustained and forceful articulation, reinforcing the perception that Jorhat lacks a strong voice in the House.
The Bhogdoi Dolong–Baruah Chariali flyover has emerged as the most visible symbol of public anger. Poor design, execution lapses and prolonged inconvenience have turned the project into a daily reminder of administrative failure, undercutting the government’s development narrative in the constituency.
For now, the ruling party’s wider organisational strength continues to shield the sitting MLA from immediate electoral danger.
