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AGP Eyes Double-Digit Seats in Assam Polls Amid NDA Alliance Talks

Senior Asom Gana Parishad leader Phani Bhusan Choudhury has expressed confidence that the party will secure a double-digit number of seats in the upcoming Assam elections. He stated that seat-sharing discussions within the NDA alliance are still ongoing and will involve a process of mutual give-and-take. The AGP is a key regional ally of the BJP in Assam and part of the NDA, which also includes the UPPL. The final seat-sharing arrangement and candidate list are expected to be finalized after further consultations in the coming weeks.

Key Points: AGP Confident of Double-Digit Seats in Assam Elections

  • AGP confident in double-digit seat tally
  • NDA seat-sharing discussions ongoing
  • Alliance includes BJP and UPPL
  • Formula to be based on mutual understanding
  • Final candidate list not yet decided
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AGP confident of double-digit seats in Assam polls

Senior AGP leader Phani Bhusan Choudhury expresses confidence in securing double-digit seats in Assam polls as NDA seat-sharing talks continue.

"We are hopeful that AGP will get a double-digit number of seats this time. - Phani Bhusan Choudhury"

Guwahati, March 7

As political preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming elections in Assam, senior Asom Gana Parishad leader and Member of Parliament Phani Bhusan Choudhury on Saturday expressed confidence that the party will secure a double-digit tally of seats.

Speaking on the issue of seat-sharing within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Choudhury said that discussions are still ongoing and that the final list of candidates has not yet been decided.

"We are hopeful that AGP will get a double-digit number of seats this time. In an alliance, there will always be give-and-take when it comes to seat-sharing. AGP will have to leave some seats, and the BJP will also have to leave some," Choudhury said.

He added that the seat-sharing formula among the NDA partners in Assam will be finalised through mutual understanding and consultation among the alliance leadership.

The AGP, a key regional ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, has been part of the NDA in the state for several elections. The alliance, which also includes the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), had contested the 2021 Assam Assembly elections together and secured a comfortable majority.

Political observers believe that seat-sharing negotiations within the NDA could become crucial as parties seek to balance their respective strengths and regional influence ahead of the polls.

While the BJP remains the dominant partner in the alliance, AGP leaders have repeatedly asserted that the regional party continues to hold significant grassroots support in several constituencies across the state.

Choudhury's remarks come at a time when speculation has been growing over the likely distribution of seats among NDA partners for the forthcoming election. He, however, clarified that discussions are still underway and no final decision has been taken regarding the allocation of constituencies or the announcement of candidates.

The NDA leadership is expected to hold further rounds of consultations before finalising the seat-sharing arrangement in the coming weeks.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The 'give-and-take' is fine, but ultimately, the alliance should field the strongest candidate in each constituency, regardless of party. We need stability and development in Assam, not political squabbles.
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Aman W
Double-digit seats? That seems optimistic. BJP is the clear leader. AGP should be realistic in its demands for the sake of alliance harmony. A united NDA is what kept the other fronts out last time.
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Sarah B
Interesting to watch from the outside. Regional parties balancing local aspirations with national alliances is a complex dance. Hope the consultation is genuine and not just a formality.
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Karthik V
As a voter, I'm less concerned about which party gets how many seats and more about what they will deliver. Flood management, job creation, and infrastructure should be the real talking points.
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Meera T
With all respect to the AGP leader, this public posturing about seat numbers sometimes feels like it's for their own cadre. The final decision will be taken by the top leadership in Delhi anyway. The ground-level workers just want clarity to start campaigning.

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