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Assam Congress to Contest 100 Seats in 6-Party Alliance Against BJP

The Assam Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, has formed a six-party opposition alliance to contest the state assembly elections. The party will field candidates in 100 of the 126 seats, aiming to prevent a split in votes against the ruling BJP. Congress has already released candidate lists, totaling 94 names, and has allocated 11 seats to its ally, the Raijor Dal. The alliance's stated goal is to remove the current government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from power.

Key Points: Assam Congress Alliance to Fight 100 Seats, Aims to Oust BJP

  • Congress leads six-party opposition alliance
  • To contest 100 of 126 Assam seats
  • Aims to consolidate anti-BJP vote
  • Fourth candidate list released, total at 94
  • Left 11 seats for ally Raijor Dal
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Congress to fight 100 seats in Assam, forges alliance with five other parties

Congress forms six-party alliance for Assam polls, to contest 100 seats. Goal is to consolidate anti-BJP vote and remove Himanta Biswa Sarma government.

"We are hopeful that the anti-BJP votes will not get divided and we will remove the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government - Gaurav Gogoi"

Majuli, March 21

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said on Saturday that Congress is fighting the state assembly polls in alliance with five more parties and hoped that the anti-BJP votes will not get split and the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government will be voted out of power.

Gogoi told ANI that Congress will fight 100 of 126 seats in the state.

"There is an alliance of six opposition parties in Assam - Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad, Raijor Dal, CPI(M), CPI(ML) and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference. Assam Congress will field its candidates in 100 seats...We are hopeful that the anti-BJP votes will not get divided and we will remove the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government," Gaurav Gogoi said.

Congress on Friday released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assam Assembly elections.

The list includes Jayanta Borah, who quit the BJP in 2024, Congress spokesperson Bidisha Neog, Youth Congress leader Rohit Pariga, spokesperson Joy Prakash Das, Gyandip Mohan, Pran Kurmi and Rahul Roy.

Congress has left 11 seats for alliance partner Raijor Dal.

The regional party and Congress reached an agreement on Thursday. Gaurav Gogoi and Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi made the announcement about the agreement in a joint press conference.

Candidates in Assam can file their nominations till March 23. Several nominations are expected to be filed on Monday, the last date of filing nominations.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Congress leaving 11 seats for Raijor Dal. Shows they are serious about seat-sharing. But will these different parties work together on the ground? That's the real test.
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Priya S
Hope this alliance focuses on real issues like unemployment and development, not just on being "anti-BJP". We need a positive vision for Assam's future.
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Vikram M
With respect, I have to be critical. Congress's strategy seems reactive. They are forming alliances out of desperation, not strength. Where is their own strong local leadership? Just hoping anti-BJP votes come together is not a plan.
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Rohit P
Good to see Akhil Gogoi and Gaurav Gogoi together. Akhil Gogoi has a strong grassroots connect. This could be a game-changer in many constituencies. All the best to the alliance! 👍
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Michael C
The inclusion of parties like AJP and APHLC shows they are trying to cover all regions and communities. Smart move politically. Let's see if the voters buy it.

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