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Congress Names 22 More Candidates for Assam Polls, Total Now 87

The Congress party has released its third list of 22 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, bringing its total announced candidates to 87. The list includes several experienced faces, and the party has reserved 15 constituencies for its alliance partners. The state will witness a contest between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government, seeking a third term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the Congress-led opposition alliance. In the 2021 polls, the NDA coalition secured a strong majority of 75 seats.

Key Points: Congress Third Candidate List for Assam Assembly Elections

  • Third list of 22 candidates released
  • Total announced candidates now 87
  • 15 seats reserved for alliance partners
  • BJP seeks third term under Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Assam Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 22 candidates

Congress releases third list of 22 candidates for Assam polls, bringing total to 87. Key contests and alliance strategy outlined for 126-seat assembly.

"The Congress said that 15 constituencies... have been left for alliance partners."

Kolkata, March 19

The Congress on Thursday released its third list of 22 candidates, bringing the total announced so far to 87 out of the 126 seats Assam Assembly polls on April 9. The list contains several experienced faces like Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey, Pradip Sarkar and Abdur Rahim Ahmed.

The counting of votes will be done on May 4.

Earlier on Saturday, the party released its second list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assam state polls, announcing 23 names.

The Congress said that 15 constituencies, including Bhowanipur-Sorbhoog, Bajali, Palasbari, Guwahati Central, Goreswar, Morigaon and Barhampur, have been left for alliance partners.

In the 2nd list, the party has fielded former MP Abdul Khaleque from Mandia. Among other candidates, Kartik Chandra Ray has been named from Golakganj, Wazed Ali Choudhury from Birsing Jarua, Amrit Badsha from Bilasipara and Mohibur Rohman from Mankachar. Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam will contest from Goalpara East, while Kishor Kumar Brahma has been nominated from Dudhnoi (ST).

Nurul Islam has been fielded from Srijangram, Rakibuddin Ahmed from Chamaria and Pranjit Choudhury from Rangia. Kishore Kumar Baruah will contest from Dimoria (SC), while Santanu Borah has been named the candidate from New Guwahati.

The party has also announced Rijumoni Talukdar from Mangaldai, Jhilli Choudhury from Hojai, Batash Urang from Dhekiajuli and Kartik Chandra Kurmi from Rangapara. Dr Sankar Jyoti Kutum will contest from Gohpur, while Sailen Sonowal has been fielded from Dhemaji (ST).

Further, Devid Phukan will contest from Tinsukia, Bipul Gogoi from Tingkhong, Sagorika Bora from Dergaon and Dhrubjyoti Purkayastha from Dholai (SC). Aminur Rashid Choudhury has been nominated from Karimganj South.

Earlier, on March 3, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections.

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.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the NDA, comprising the BJP, AGP and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), won 75 seats with the BJP alone winning 60 seats. The Congress and AIUDF had formed a grand alliance along with the BPF and the communist parties, but the alliance performed poorly with just 16 seats out of 126.

Voter turnout was as high as 86.2 per cent with over 2. 2 crore registered voters in 2021.

- ANI

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Priya S
Releasing lists in phases like this feels a bit disorganized. The election is next month! Voters need time to know their candidates. With only 87 out of 126 named, what about the remaining seats? The alliance talks seem messy. 🤔
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Rohit P
Good to see a diverse list with representation from different communities. Names like Sailen Sonowal and Kishor Kumar Brahma for ST seats is important. But Congress's real test is on the ground, not just candidate lists. Last time's 16-seat performance was a disaster.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's interesting to see the strategy. Leaving 15 seats for allies shows they're trying to build a broader coalition. But after the 2021 grand alliance failure, they need a much stronger campaign message. The BJP's development narrative is powerful here.
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Vikram M
Candidate selection is one thing, but where is the vision for Assam? We need to hear concrete plans for flood management, tea garden workers' welfare, and preserving our culture. Just releasing names isn't enough. The BJP has set a high bar with infrastructure projects.
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Kavya N
Hope they have strong women candidates beyond the few names mentioned. Assam needs more women in leadership. Also, the candidate for my constituency, Guwahati Central, is still not announced? Leaving it for allies creates uncertainty. 🙏

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