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Congress Forms Assam Election Panel with Gaurav Gogoi as Chairman Ahead of Polls

The Congress party has constituted the State Election Committee for the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed as the Chairman of this key panel ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The committee includes a large roster of members such as Debabrata Saikia, Rakibul Hussain, and Bhupen Kumar Borah, among others. The move sets the stage for an electoral contest where the BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will seek to retain power.

Key Points: Congress Names Gaurav Gogoi Chairman of Assam Election Committee

  • Gaurav Gogoi appointed Chairman
  • Committee formed for Assam polls
  • Full list of 30+ members announced
  • BJP aims to defend power under Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Congress constitutes State Election Committee with Gaurav Gogoi as its chairman in poll-bound Assam

Congress appoints MP Gaurav Gogoi as Chairman of Assam's State Election Committee ahead of Assembly polls, with full list of members.

"Congress President has approved the proposal for the constitution of the Pradesh Election Committee - KC Venugopal"

New Delhi, February 3

The Congress has approved a proposal to constitute the State Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi as its Chairman in the poll-bound state.

In a letter dated February 3, Congress MP KC Venugopal said, "Congress President has approved the proposal for the constitution of the Pradesh Election Committee of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, as follows, with immediate effect."

"Gaurav Gogoi-Chairman, other members are Debabrata Saikia, Rakibul Hussain, Pradyut Bordoloi, Bhupen Kumar Borah, Ripun Borah, Paban Singh Ghatowar, Wajid Ali Chaudhary, Rosilina Tirkey, Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Pradeep Sarkar, Arun Dutta Mazumdar, Pranati Phukan, Rance Narah, Abdul Khaleque, Durga Bhumij, Ajit Singh, Nandita Das, Sibamoni Bora, Pradyut Bhuiya, AK Rashid Alam, Jadav Swagiary, Prithvi Majhi, Tanka Bahadur Rai, Praneshwar Basumatri, R P Sharma, Ghana Buragohain, Augustine Enghee, Meghnath Chetry, Balin Kuli, Hafiz Rashid Choudhary, Medi Alam Bora, Subhman Ali Sarkar, Gangajyoti Tayegam and Mausom Baruah," the letter stated.

KC Venugopal said that special Invitees include the General Secretary (Organisation), the APCC, the Heads of All Frontal Organisations, the APCC, and the Chairpersons of the SC, OBC, Minority, Adivasi, Congress Departments, and the Tea-Garden Cell of the APCC.

Assam is set to hold Assembly elections later this year, in which the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP is looking to defend its power against the Congress.

In another letter, KC Venugopal said that the Congress President has approved the proposal to appoint Ravi Sharma as Chairman of the Kisan Congress for the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The committee list looks very inclusive, which is a positive step. Representation from different communities is crucial in a diverse state like Assam. But let's see if this translates into action on the ground. Congress has a habit of making big announcements and then failing to deliver.
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Himanta B
Same old faces, same old strategy. Congress is just rearranging the deck chairs on a sinking ship. The people of Assam have seen the development under BJP and will choose progress over this tired leadership. This committee won't make a difference.
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Ananya R
As a young voter from Guwahati, I'm tired of both parties making promises. We need solutions for traffic, pollution, and job creation. I hope this election committee actually listens to the youth instead of just giving us token representation.
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David E
Interesting to follow Indian state politics from abroad. The committee seems large. Does having so many members lead to effective decision-making, or does it create bureaucracy? Wishing Assam a peaceful and fair election process.
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Rakibul H
The inclusion of leaders from the tea garden communities and different ethnic groups is a welcome move. Assam's politics cannot be one-dimensional. The Congress must build a narrative that unites the state, not divides it. The battle for 2026 starts now.

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