BJP appoints Baijayant Panda as in charge for Assam Assembly elections
New Delhi, Dec 15
With an eye firmly on the Assam Assembly elections scheduled in 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced the appointment of its election in charge and co-in-charges for the state, signalling the party’s early organisational push and strategic preparations for the high-stakes electoral battle.
According to an official communication issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh, the appointments were made by party National President Jagat Prakash Nadda and have come into effect immediately.
Senior BJP leader and National Vice President Baijayant Panda, MP, has been appointed as the election in charge for the forthcoming Assam Assembly elections. In addition, two seasoned leaders have been named as election co-in-charges.
Sunil Kumar Sharma, MLA and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, has been entrusted with the responsibility, along with Darshana Ben Jardosh, former Union Minister and a senior leader with extensive organisational and administrative experience.
The appointments are seen as a key step in strengthening the BJP’s organisational framework in Assam ahead of the 2026 polls.
Party sources said the move reflects the BJP leadership’s focus on detailed planning, booth-level mobilisation and coordination between the central and state units to retain power in the northeastern state.
Assam has been a crucial state for the BJP’s political expansion in the Northeast over the last decade, with the party forming the government for two consecutive terms.
As the state heads towards the 2026 Assembly elections, the BJP is expected to highlight its governance record, development initiatives and welfare schemes while countering the opposition’s narrative.
The election in charge team will work closely with the Assam BJP leadership, including the state president, organisation general secretary and office-bearers, to oversee campaign planning, candidate selection processes and election management.
Political observers view the early appointment of the election in charge and co-in-charges as an indication that the BJP is keen to leave nothing to chance and aims to enter the 2026 Assembly elections with a well-oiled organisational machinery in place.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Interesting choice. Panda has experience, but I hope the local Assam BJP leaders are given enough say. Sometimes central appointments can sideline grassroots workers. The team needs to connect with local issues.
Smart move. Getting the machinery ready two years in advance shows they mean business. Assam is important for the NE region. Development work under the double-engine govt should be their main plank.
The inclusion of Darshana Jardosh and Sunil Sharma brings interesting perspectives from Gujarat and J&K. Hope this translates into a more inclusive and effective campaign strategy for Assam.
Ultimately, it's the work on the ground that matters. Roads, jobs, and controlling inflation. If the current government has delivered, they will win. If not, all this early planning won't help much. Let's see.
Good team on paper. But 2026 is still far away. The opposition will also gear up. The real test will be booth-level management and candidate selection. No room for complacency! 💪
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