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AGP Unveils 26 Candidates for Assam Polls; Atul Bora to Contest from Bokakhat

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has announced its list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, with party president Atul Bora contesting from Bokakhat. The AGP, an NDA partner, will contest 26 seats alongside the BJP's 89 and the BPF's 11. Union Minister Pabitra Margherita stated the BJP's candidate list reflects Assam's diverse social fabric, representing various tribes and communities. The election will see a contest between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the Congress for the 126-seat assembly.

Key Points: AGP Candidate List for Assam Assembly Elections Released

  • AGP releases 26-candidate list
  • Atul Bora to contest from Bokakhat
  • BJP-led NDA's seat-sharing finalised
  • Election battle set for April 9
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AGP releases 26 candidates list for Assam polls; Party president Atul Bora to contest from Bokakhat

AGP releases list of 26 candidates for Assam polls. President Atul Bora to contest from Bokakhat. BJP allies finalize seat-sharing for NDA.

"The candidates... list reflects the social fabric of our state of Assam. - Pabitra Margherita"

Guwahati, March 20

The Asom Gana Parishad released its list of 26 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections. Party president and Cabinet Minister Atul Bora is set to contest from the Bokakhat constituency, while Executive President Keshab Mahanta has been fielded from the Kaliabor assembly seat.

AGP is a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partner in the state. Currently having 9 seats in the assembly, the AGP is set to contest 26 seats, while its poll partners, the BJP will contest 89 seats, while the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) will contest 11 seats for the April 9 elections.

Meanwhile, Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita on Friday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections is a true reflection of the state's diverse social structure.

Pabitra Margherita, while speaking to ANI, highlighted that the selection process was carefully managed to ensure that the numerous tribes and communities of Assam found a place in the party's electoral roadmap.

The Union Minister said, "The candidates, if you go through the list, you will see that it reflects the social fabric of our state of Assam. Assam is a state with many tribes, sub-tribes, and communities, and the list of names represents every caste, community, and creed... You will find both Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti represented. More than ten youth leaders, along with grassroots party workers, have been selected as candidates to serve the nation and the state of Assam. This is why the list has been appreciated and welcomed by the 6.5 million members of BJP Assam Pradesh, as well as by the people in general."

Assam Minister and BJP leader Jayanta Mallabaruah, while speaking to ANI, said, "I thank PM Modi, party's national president Nitin Nabin, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and state president Dilip Saikia for giving me a ticket once again for a prestigious constituency like Nalbari. I will try my best to continue in my efforts to take the area forward. I trust the people. People of Nalbari will trust me this time as well..."

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly.

The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will look to secure a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to defeat the ruling party to return to power.

- ANI

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Priya S
While representation of tribes and communities is important, I wish the article talked more about the candidates' actual plans for Assam. We need concrete policies, not just lists that "reflect social fabric." What about their vision for education and healthcare?
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Rohit P
BJP+AGP+BPF alliance looks very strong on paper. Congress will have a tough fight. The key will be ground-level work. In my area, the BJP MLA has been very active, so people might vote for continuity. Let's see!
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow the dynamics of a state election from abroad. The emphasis on representing diverse communities within the candidate list is a positive step for inclusive democracy. Hope the election is peaceful and fair.
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Karthik V
AGP's base is still strong in Upper Assam. Contesting 26 seats is a pragmatic number. The real question is whether the alliance chemistry will work at the booth level. Sometimes local workers of different parties don't cooperate fully.
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Meera T
Glad to see mention of Nari Shakti and Yuva Shakti in the candidate list. We need more young and women leaders in the assembly to bring fresh perspectives. Hope they get meaningful responsibilities if elected, not just token positions.

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