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Congress Names 23 More Candidates for Assam Polls, Total Now 65

The Congress party has announced its second list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, bringing its total declared candidates to 65. The list includes former MP Abdul Khaleque contesting from Mandia and several other nominees across various constituencies. The party has stated that 15 constituencies have been left for its alliance partners. Earlier in March, the party's first list included state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and other prominent leaders.

Key Points: Congress 2nd Candidate List for Assam Assembly Elections

  • Second list of 23 candidates released
  • Total nominees now 65 for 126 seats
  • 15 seats reserved for alliance partners
  • Key candidates include former MP Abdul Khaleque
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Congress releases 2nd list of 23 candidates for Assam Assembly polls

Congress releases second list of 23 candidates for Assam polls, fielding former MP Abdul Khaleque and state chief Gaurav Gogoi. Total nominees now 65.

"15 constituencies... have been left for alliance partners. - Congress"

New Delhi, March 14

The Congress on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assam state polls, announcing 23 names, bringing the total tally to 65 out of 126 state assembly seats.

The Congress said that 15 constituencies, including Bhowanipur-Sorbhoog, Bajali, Palasbari, Guwahati Central, Goreswar, Morigaon and Barhampur, have been left for alliance partners.

In the new list, the party has fielded former MP Abdul Khaleque from Mandia. Among other candidates, Kartik Chandra Ray has been named from Golakganj, Wazed Ali Choudhury from Birsing Jarua, Amrit Badsha from Bilasipara and Mohibur Rohman from Mankachar. Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam will contest from Goalpara East, while Kishor Kumar Brahma has been nominated from Dudhnoi (ST).

Nurul Islam has been fielded from Srijangram, Rakibuddin Ahmed from Chamaria and Pranjit Choudhury from Rangia. Kishore Kumar Baruah will contest from Dimoria (SC), while Santanu Borah has been named the candidate from New Guwahati.

The party has also announced Rijumoni Talukdar from Mangaldai, Jhilli Choudhury from Hojai, Batash Urang from Dhekiajuli and Kartik Chandra Kurmi from Rangapara. Dr Sankar Jyoti Kutum will contest from Gohpur, while Sailen Sonowal has been fielded from Dhemaji (ST).

Further, Devid Phukan will contest from Tinsukia, Bipul Gogoi from Tingkhong, Sagorika Bora from Dergaon and Dhrubjyoti Purkayastha from Dholai (SC). Aminur Rashid Choudhury has been nominated from Karimganj South.

Earlier, on March 3, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. A total of 42 candidates have been selected by the party's Central Election Committee to contest various constituencies across the state.

According to an official release, the list includes Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi (Jorhat), Bitupan Saikia (Golaghat), Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar from Gauripur, Markline Marak from Goalpara West (ST), Girish Baruah from Bongaigaon, Mahananda Sarkar from Barpeta (SC), and Ramen Singh Rabha from Boko-Chaygaon (ST).

Other prominent names are Satyabrat Kalita (Kamalpur), Ripun Bora (Barchalla), Mira Borthakur Goswami (Dispur), Diganta Barman (Barkhetri), Uptal Gogoi (Sonari), Ajoy Kumar Gogoi (Demow), Debabrata Saikia (Nazira), and Ashok Kumar Sarma (Nalbari).

Several female leaders have also been fielded, including Nandita Das (Hajo-Sualkuchi SC), Pallabi Saikia Gogoi (Teok), and Suruchi Roy (Ram Krishana Nagar SC).

Assam is set to hold elections in the first half of this year, with the main contest set to take place between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see the number of female candidates. Nandita Das, Suruchi Roy, Sagorika Bora... this is a positive step for representation. Hope they get the party's full support and aren't just token entries. Women's issues in Assam need strong voices in the assembly.
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Rohit P
Releasing candidate lists is one thing, but where is the clear vision for Assam? BJP has been campaigning on development for years. Congress needs to present a concrete alternative beyond just seat-sharing arithmetic. Just putting up names won't cut it.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the alliance strategy leaving 15 seats for partners is smart politics. But will it hold? Assam's politics is complex with regional parties like AIUDF. Congress's success hinges on this coalition not falling apart at the last minute.
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Vikram M
They have fielded candidates from diverse communities - which is crucial in Assam. Names from Barak Valley, BTAD, tea tribes, and Assamese heartland. Hope this inclusivity translates into a campaign that addresses everyone's concerns, not just vote bank politics.
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Karthik V
With due respect, Congress's organizational strength in Assam looks weak compared to BJP's machinery. Releasing lists is the easy part. The real test is grassroots mobilization. Remember 2021? They need to connect with the youth and farmers on the ground, not just in Delhi offices.

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