Bhaskar Sharma is a committed public servant and son of the soil, having been born and raised in Margherita, the historic Coal Queen of Upper Assam. His connection to this land runs deep: from the coal fields to the tea estates, from the banks of the Dihing River to the foothills of the Patkai.
This first-generation politician who entered the arena to drive real change for Margherita's people – workers in tea gardens, coal miners, tribal communities, and everyday families – has since become one of the most trusted voices in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
First elected in 2016 by breaking a decades-long Congress hold on the seat, then re-elected in 2021 with a stunning majority of 58,500 votes, and then re-elected again in 2026 with 86,349 votes and a margin of 55,317, a hat-trick of victories that cements his unassailable standing in Margherita.
2026
Re-elected MLA from Margherita (BJP) for a historic 3rd consecutive term with 86,349 votes and a 55,317 vote margin · EVM Round: 22/22 · Voted 9 April 2026
2021
Re-elected MLA from Margherita (BJP) with 86,640 votes and a 58,500 vote margin — one of the highest in Assam
2016
First elected as MLA from Margherita, defeating incumbent INC's Pradyut Bordoloi and ending Congress dominance of the seat
BJP
Senior BJP leader in Tinsukia district; party organiser and grassroots worker before entering electoral politics
Born
20 January 1969, Margherita — son of Late Ranglal Sharma; grew up among Margherita's coal and tea communities
