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Assam Jatiya Parishad Finalises 10-Seat Deal with Congress for 2026 Polls

The Assam Jatiya Parishad has finalised a seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress for 10 constituencies in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi stated that candidates for eight of these seats have already been announced, with the remaining two to be declared soon. He also expressed hope of uniting other like-minded parties, including the Raijor Dal, to form a broader Grand Alliance to challenge the incumbent BJP-led government. The BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will be seeking a third consecutive term in the 126-seat assembly.

Key Points: AJP-Congress Seat-Sharing Finalised for Assam 2026 Elections

  • 10 seats finalised with Congress
  • Candidates for 8 seats announced
  • Efforts to bring Raijor Dal into alliance
  • BJP seeks third term under Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Assam Jatiya Parishad finalised 10 seats with Congress for Assam polls: AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi announces 10-seat pact with Congress for Assam assembly polls, aiming to build a broader Grand Alliance.

"We are trying to unite all the political parties, including the Raijor Dal. - Lurinjyoti Gogoi"

Guwahati, March 17

Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Tuesday said that the party has finalised seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Congress for the upcoming 2026 elections.

"In the first phase, we have already finalised 10 seats with the Congress party, and today we have announced candidates for 8 of the 10 seats. The remaining two seats will also be announced in a very short time," Gogoi told ANI.

He further added that efforts are underway to bring together all like-minded parties, including the Raijor Dal, to form a broader alliance.

"We are trying to unite all the political parties, including the Raijor Dal. We are hopeful that the Raijor Dal will join this Grand Alliance," he said.

Meanwhile, Elections for all 126 Assembly constituencies in the State will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, the Election Commission of India announced on Sunday.

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. The BJP was the largest partner in the alliance with 60 seats.

In the 2016 Assembly elections, the BJP put up a strong show and won 60 seats, and the Congress secured 26 seats. The AIDUF won 13 seats. The voter turnout for the 126 state assembly constituencies was high at 83.9 per cent. As many as 199,47, 690 voters exercised their franchise in these elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
Seat-sharing announcements so early? 2026 is still far. Feels more like political posturing than a solid strategy. Voters will judge on work done, not just alliances. The BJP government's development record will be the real issue.
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Rohit P
As an Assamese, I just want a stable government that focuses on our state's issues - flood management, job creation, and protecting our cultural identity. Hope this alliance has a clear vision beyond just defeating BJP.
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Sarah B
Interesting development. AJP aligning with Congress shows the opposition is getting serious. But 10 seats is a small start. The Grand Alliance needs a strong common minimum program to attract voters.
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Vikram M
Good move by AJP. Congress needs regional partners to be relevant in Assam. But let's be honest, Himanta Biswa Sarma is a very strong CM. The NDA looks tough to beat unless this alliance offers something truly new.
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Meera T
With all due respect to the alliance efforts, I'm skeptical. These opposition alliances often fall apart over seat distribution at the last minute. They need to present a united face much more convincingly to gain public trust.

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