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Assam Congress Finalizes 95% Candidates, List Expected Tomorrow

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi announced the party has finalized candidates for 95% of seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, with the list likely to be released tomorrow. The announcement followed a Central Election Committee meeting chaired by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. In a boost for the party, former Asom Gana Parishad finance secretary Jayanta Khaound joined the Congress along with other leaders. Gogoi stated this reflects growing public discontent against the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Key Points: Assam Congress Finalizes 95% Candidate List for Polls

  • Congress finalizes 95% candidate list
  • List expected for release tomorrow
  • Rahul Gandhi chaired key meeting
  • Former AGP leader Jayanta Khaound joins Congress
  • Gogoi cites discontent against CM Himanta Sarma
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"Discussed 95% of seats, list may come tomorrow": Assam PCC Chief Gogoi on upcoming assembly polls

Congress finalizes 95% of candidates for Assam Assembly elections, with list release expected soon. Former AGP leader Jayanta Khaound joins the party.

"We have discussed about 95 per cent of the seats of Assam. The list may come tomorrow. - Gaurav Gogoi"

New Delhi, March 13

Following the Congress Central Election Committee meeting, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi announced that the party has finalised 95 per cent of its candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections.

He noted that the list is expected to be released by tomorrow and added that the party would soon hold discussions to finalise the remaining seats.

"We have discussed about 95 per cent of the seats of Aasam. The list may come tomorrow. We will soon discuss the remaining seats also," said Gogoi.

The leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with the party's national president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday chaired the Congress Central Election Committee meeting, ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

In a separate development, Congress on Monday received a boost in Assam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, as former Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) national finance secretary Jayanta Khaound joined the party along with some other leaders.

Khaound was formally inducted into the Congress at the party headquarters here in the presence of senior leaders, including Assam in-charge and AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh Alwar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress senior observer for Assam D K Shivakumar, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi and national secretary Manoj Chauhan.

Welcoming Khaound into the party, Gogoi said the entry of a grassroots leader like him reflects "growing public discontent in Assam against the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma".He said there is a rising wave of political change in Assam.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see the list is almost ready. But the real test is the quality of candidates. They must choose people with clean records who are connected to the grassroots, not just defectors looking for a ticket. 🤞 Hope they get it right for Assam's future.
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Rohit P
Jayanta Khaound joining Congress is interesting. AGP was an ally of BJP, right? This defection might hurt the ruling alliance more than we think. Gogoi is right to call it a sign of discontent. The upcoming election is going to be very competitive!
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Sarah B
As an observer, it seems Congress is getting its act together organizationally in Assam. Having a clear candidate list early avoids internal squabbles. But announcing "political change" is easy; they need a concrete vision for the state's development to convince voters.
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Aman W
Bas bhai, ab announcements se kaam nahi chalega. They talk of wave against Himanta Da, but what is their own plan for jobs, floods, and protecting Assam's identity? Candidate list is step one. Their manifesto will be the real deal-breaker.
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Kriti O
Happy to see Gaurav Gogoi taking charge. A young face leading in Assam is refreshing. Hope the final 5% of seats are decided wisely, giving chance to good local leaders and women candidates. The party needs fresh energy! 👍

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