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AJUP, AIMIM Alliance to Contest 182 Seats in Bengal 2026 Polls

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir has announced candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. The party has formed an alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) to contest a total of 182 seats. Key contests include Punam Begam taking on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur. The two-phase elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29, 2026, with results on May 4.

Key Points: AJUP-AIMIM Alliance for West Bengal Assembly Elections

  • AJUP-AIMIM alliance formed
  • 182 seats to be contested
  • Humayun Kabir to contest multiple seats
  • Key fight in Bhabanipur against Mamata
  • Elections in April 2026
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AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announces names of candidates for West Bengal assembly elections

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announces candidates, alliance with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi for 2026 West Bengal polls. Key contests revealed.

"I will hold a press conference in Kolkata with Humayun Kabir on March 25. - Asaduddin Owaisi"

Murshidabad, March 23

Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir on Sunday announced the names of candidates for various constituencies of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.

Addressing a gathering here, Kabir said that he will be contesting elections in will contest from Bhabanipur against CM Mamata Banerjee & LoP Suvendu Adhikari.

"In Rejinagar of Murshidabad, 154 candidates will contest in various constituencies across Bengal. I will be contesting in Rejinagar & Nowda Assembly constituency, and Punam Begam is contesting from Bhabanipur against CM Mamata Banerjee & LoP Suvendu Adhikari. Asif Iqbal is contesting in Berhampore. AJUP will contest in 182 seats in Bengal; the rest of the names will be announced soon," he said.

Meanwhile, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi announced that the party will contest the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in alliance with Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party.

Owaisi, speaking exclusively to ANI over the phone, said, "I will hold a press conference in Kolkata with Humayun Kabir on March 25."

Earlier on Thursday, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder and former All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Humayun Kabir said that his party will contest 182 seats in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Speaking to ANI, Kabir said, "I had already announced 15 candidates earlier. Now, Humayun Kabir will contest from Raninagar; he is also doing an additional job. Then, another businessman named Humayun Kabir will contest from Bhagwangola. Also, Manisha Pathak Pandey will contest from the 64-Murshidabad seat. So, with the 15 announced earlier and these three now, we have opened a list of 18 candidates today."

"My party, along with the alliance we are in, will contest in 182 seats. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will be a partner and will contest in approximately 8 of those seats," he added.

The West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
As a voter from Murshidabad, I welcome more choices. For too long, we've been stuck with the same old options. Let's see what AJUP's actual agenda is for development, beyond just candidate announcements. 🤔
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Rahul R
The article is a bit confusing with the names. It says "Humayun Kabir will contest from Raninagar" and then again from elsewhere? Is it the same person or different? Clarity in reporting is needed.
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Aman W
Contesting against both Didi and Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur? That's like jumping into the deep end straight away! Punam Begam has courage, I'll give her that. But winning needs more than courage.
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Kavya N
More parties should mean more accountability, but often it just leads to more confusion. I hope the focus remains on issues like employment, education, and women's safety in Bengal, not just political arithmetic.
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David E
Following Indian politics from abroad. The alliance dynamics in West Bengal are always fascinating. A former TMC leader teaming up with AIMIM could reshape the contest in several constituencies. Will be watching closely.

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