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Assam Seat-Share Talks with BJP Conclude, AGP Says Announcement Imminent

Assam Minister and AGP president Atul Bora has stated that seat-sharing discussions with the BJP and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma have been held, with a formal announcement expected shortly. The talks occur as the NDA consolidates, with the Bodoland People's Front rejoining the alliance and three Rajya Sabha seats set to be won unopposed. Meanwhile, the Congress has released its list of 42 candidates, which BJP leaders have criticized as a "dynastic list" lacking freshness. The BJP-led NDA aims to secure a third consecutive term in the upcoming state assembly elections.

Key Points: Assam Seat-Sharing: AGP-BJP Talks Done, Announcement Soon

  • AGP-BJP seat-sharing deal finalized
  • Congress candidate list called "dynastic"
  • NDA gains momentum with BPF return
  • Three RS seats to go unopposed to NDA
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Seat-sharing talks held with BJP, announcement soon: AGP president Atul Bora

AGP president Atul Bora confirms seat-sharing talks with BJP & CM Himanta Sarma are complete. Formal announcement expected in days amid NDA consolidation.

"Yesterday, we had a discussion with the BJP and the Chief Minister regarding seat sharing. We will announce it in a few days - Atul Bora"

Guwahati, March 5

Assam Minister and Asom Gana Parishad president Atul Bora on Thursday said that seat-sharing talks with the BJP are underway, with discussions held with the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP representatives. A formal announcement is expected soon.

"Yesterday, we had a discussion with the BJP and the Chief Minister regarding seat sharing. We will announce it in a few days after a formal discussion," Bora said.

The seat-sharing talks are happening against a backdrop of significant political movement in the state: Three suspended Congress MLAs recently joined the BJP, increasing the ruling party's leverage and momentum.The NDA is set to win three Rajya Sabha seats unopposed (two for BJP, one for UPPL), showcasing a solid front ahead of the assembly polls.The return of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) to the NDA fold adds another layer to the negotiations, particularly in the 15 seats of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Tuesday announced its list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.

"The list of candidates released by Congress doesn't have any freshness. Almost 20 of the 42 candidates were already rejected by the people on many occasions in the previous elections. We do not have any concerns," Pabitra Margherita said.

Earlier on Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma slammed the Congress's list of candidates, calling it a "dynastic list," while highlighting the BJP's emphasis on grassroots workers.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma said, "One may call it a list, but I would call it a dynastic list. In contrast, the BJP's list would include grassroots workers. The party is fully prepared for the upcoming elections.

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

The BJP-led NDA is looking to retain power after two consecutive election wins against the Congress-led alliance in Assam.

- ANI

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Priya S
Happy to see more women candidates being fielded by Congress, like Nandita Das and Suruchi Roy. Representation matters! But CM Sarma has a point about dynastic politics. Both parties need to give chances to fresh, grassroots workers, not just relatives of established leaders. 🤔
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Rohit P
Development in Assam has been good under this government. If seat-sharing is smooth, NDA should win again. Congress MLAs joining BJP shows where the momentum is. #Assam
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Sarah B
Watching from outside India, the political consolidation in Assam is fascinating. The BJP seems to have mastered alliance politics in the Northeast. The return of BPF to NDA is a strategic masterstroke for the BTR seats.
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Vikram M
Hope the seat-sharing talks are fair for AGP. They are an important regional voice. We need stability and a government that focuses on issues like flood control and job creation, not just political maneuvering.
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Kavya N
Congress releasing a list of 42 candidates is a start, but they need a much stronger narrative beyond criticizing the ruling party. People want to know what YOU will do differently. Just saying "dynastic list" back and forth isn't enough for us voters.

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