Assembly Polls 2026: AIUDF releases 2nd list for Assam, Badruddin Ajmal to contest from Binnakandi
Guwahati, March 17
The All India United Democratic Front on Tuesday announced its second list of candidates for next month's Assam assembly polls, including 12 names.
Party chief Badruddin Ajmal has been named as the candidate from the Binnakandi seat, while Hafiz Bashir Ahmed will contest from Goalpara East. Nazrul Hoque is set to contest from Dhubri, while the AIUDF has fielded Mazibur Rahman, Ashraful Hussain and Abdul Aziz from Dalgaon, Chenga and Samaguri, respectively.
Meanwhile, the list also includes names of Shihab Uddin (Karimganj South), Imdad Hussain (Chamaria), Jamsher Talukdar (Golakganj), Musukha Basumatary (Bijni), Mukut Das (Raha) and Anup Kr. Das Talukdar (Ram Krishna Nagar).
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 is the largest partner in the alliance with 60 seats.The Congress and AIUDF had formed a grand alliance along with BPF and communist parties. The alliance fought against the BJP-led NDA and won 16 of 126 seats
Voter turnout was as high as 86.2 per cent with over 2. 2 crore registered voters in 2021.
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
Reader Comments
Interesting to see the candidate list. But honestly, as a young voter from Guwahati, I'm tired of the same old political musical chairs. We need concrete plans for jobs, controlling floods, and better infrastructure. Who is actually talking about that? 🤔
BJP's development work in Assam is visible. Roads, bridges, and efforts to preserve our culture. The high voter turnout shows people are engaged. I think the NDA will get a third term based on their work. Jai Axom!
The 2021 results were clear - the grand alliance was a flop. Congress and AIUDF need to seriously rethink their strategy if they want to be relevant. Fielding candidates is one thing, winning the trust of the people is another.
Good to see a diverse list with candidates from different communities, like Musukha Basumatary from Bijni. Assam's beauty is in its diversity. Hope all parties focus on issues that unite us - education, healthcare, and women's safety.
Following Assam politics from outside. The high voter turnout (over 86%!) is incredibly impressive and a lesson in civic duty. Democracy in action. Wishing for a peaceful and fair election.
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