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TMC's Star Power: Mamata Leads 18 Campaigners for Assam Polls Battle

The Trinamool Congress has submitted its list of 18 star campaigners for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, with party chief Mamata Banerjee at the helm. The list includes prominent names like Abhishek Banerjee, Mahua Moitra, and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan. Assam will vote in a single phase on April 9 in a contest where the BJP, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeks a third term against the Congress. The counting of votes for Assam and several other states will be held on May 4.

Key Points: TMC Releases Star Campaigners List for Assam Assembly Elections

  • TMC submits 18-star campaigner list
  • Mamata Banerjee leads the panel
  • Assam polls on April 9, counting May 4
  • BJP seeks third term vs Congress challenge
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Assam Assembly polls: Trinamool Congress releases star campaigners list, led by Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee leads TMC's 18-star campaigner list for Assam 2026 polls. See full list of leaders and key election dates.

"The list is headed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - Report"

New Delhi, March 20

The All India Trinamool Congress on Friday submitted its list of 18 star campaigners to the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam for the Assembly Elections 2026.

The list is headed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and features senior party leaders including Abhishek Banerjee, Sushmita Dev, Mahua Moitra, and Shatrughan Sinha. Other notable names on the list are Babul Supriyo, Kirti Azad, Yusuf Pathan, and Siddiqullah Chowdhury.

TMC leaders, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Sagarika Ghose, Moloy Ghatak, Satabdi Roy, Saayoni Ghosh, Shanta Chettri, June Maliah, Mosaraf Hussen and Dulu Ahmed, as also part of the 18-member star campaigner panel.

In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Trinamool Congress stated that the enclosed list includes its designated star campaigners for the ensuing assembly elections in the state.

The letter was signed by Derek O'Brien, a Member of the party's National Working Committee.

Elections in Assam for all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

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.

West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will also hold elections to their legislative assemblies.

While Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will vote in a single phase on April 9, voters in Tamil Nadu will exercise their franchise in a single phase on April 23. Assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

The counting of votes for all four states and one union territory will take place on May 4, the Chief Election Commissioner said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a strong list of campaigners, especially with women leaders like Mahua Moitra and Sushmita Dev. More options for voters is always healthy for democracy. However, I hope their campaign focuses on Assam's specific issues like flood management and tea garden workers, not just national rhetoric. 🤞
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Harsh A
BJP has done solid work in Assam under Himanta Biswa Sarma. Infrastructure has improved and law & order is better. Why would we want an experiment with a party from Bengal? Their model hasn't exactly been a roaring success back home. Strong regional leadership matters.
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Sarah B
As someone following Indian politics, the multi-state election schedule is fascinating. Single-day voting in Assam on April 9th! The TMC list is star-studded, but converting that into votes is the real challenge. The presence of Shatrughan Sinha is a curious throwback.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think this is a bit of a misfire. TMC should consolidate in Bengal first. Sending a battalion of campaigners to Assam feels like overreach. The local voter is smart and can see through imported politicians. Focus on development, not just celebrity faces.
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Kavya N
Finally some competition for BJP and Congress in the northeast! A third front is needed. Mamata Didi knows how to fight powerful opponents. But they need strong local candidates, not just star campaigners. Wishing all parties the best for a peaceful election! 🇮🇳

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