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BJP to Unveil Full Assam Candidate List on March 18, Says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the BJP will release its complete list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections on March 18. He is traveling to New Delhi for final discussions with the party's central leadership before the announcement. The elections for the 126-seat assembly will be held in a single phase on April 9, with the BJP contesting in alliance with the AGP and BPF. The announcement is expected to intensify campaign activities, with the opposition Congress also actively releasing its candidate lists.

Key Points: BJP Assam Candidate List Announcement Date Set for March 18

  • BJP to announce all candidates in one list
  • Sarma to file nomination on March 20
  • Polling scheduled for April 9 in single phase
  • BJP to contest ~90 seats in alliance with AGP, BPF
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BJP to announce Assembly poll candidates on March 18: Assam CM

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces BJP will release its complete candidate list for the April 9 Assembly polls on March 18 after Delhi meetings.

BJP to announce Assembly poll candidates on March 18: Assam CM
"The BJP will release the list of all its candidates on March 18. The entire list will be declared together. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 16

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will release its complete list of candidates on March 18 for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections to be held on April 9.

Speaking to reporters here, CM Sarma stated that the party will announce all its nominees in a single list, signalling that the BJP has largely finalised its strategy for the crucial polls.

"The BJP will release the list of all its candidates on March 18. The entire list will be declared together," Sarma said.

Sarma is travelling to New Delhi today to hold key discussions with the central leadership of the BJP regarding the finalisation of candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls.

The Chief Minister also indicated that he will file his nomination for the upcoming Assembly elections on March 20.

CM Sarma on Monday visited the Durga temple at Rani on the outskirts of Guwahati and offered prayers before leaving for New Delhi.

The Chief Minister sought blessings at the temple as political activities intensify ahead of the election.

The announcement comes hours after the Election Commission of India recently declared the schedule for the Assam Assembly elections.

Polling for the 126-member Assembly will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4.

With the poll schedule already announced, political activities have intensified across the state as parties gear up to select candidates and finalise campaign strategies.

The BJP, which currently leads the government in the state, will contest the polls in alliance with its partners -Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF).

According to sources, the seat sharing formula among the coalition partners was finalised and the BJP will probably contest 90 seats in the 126-member Assembly.

The rest of the seats will be given to its allies - AGP and BPF.

Over the past few weeks, Sarma and other BJP leaders have been holding multiple organisational meetings to assess the party's preparedness and evaluate potential candidates across constituencies.

The announcement of candidates is expected to trigger a major political push, with rival parties also stepping up preparations.

The Opposition Congress has already begun releasing its lists of nominees and intensifying its campaign across the state.

- IANS

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Priya S
Releasing the full list at once is a smart move, reduces internal party drama. But I hope they have chosen candidates based on work and not just winnability. Assam needs stability and continued focus on infrastructure.
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Rohit P
Single phase polling on April 9th! Makes it easier for us working professionals to plan our vote. The alliance with AGP and BPF seems strong on paper, but they need to deliver a united campaign on the ground.
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow the process from abroad. The article mentions the Congress is also preparing lists. A strong opposition is healthy for democracy. Hope the election is fought on issues like employment and education.
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Nikhil C
With due respect to the CM, announcing the list is one thing, but the real test is governance. The last term had some good initiatives, but also some unfulfilled promises. Voters are watching performance closely this time.
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Kavya N
Hope the candidate list has a good mix of youth and experience, and more women representatives! The temple visit is a nice touch, very relatable for many of us. Let's hope for a peaceful and issue-based election season. 🙏

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