BPF releases first list of 11 candidates for Assam Assembly elections 2026
Mar 19, 2026The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) on March 19 announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections 2026, naming nominees for 11 constituencies across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
RPI (A) fields Hirak Jyoti Bora for Dhing seat in Assam Assembly election 2026
Mar 19, 2026The Republican Party of India (RPI) (A) has named Hirak Jyoti Bora as its candidate for the Dhing seat in the 2026 Assam Assembly election. The party seeks to enhance its influence in the region through this nomination.
Opposition alliance of five parties formed in Assam, talks on with Raijor Dal: Gaurav Gogoi
Mar 19, 2026Assam Congress MP and APCC president Gaurav Gogoi on March 19 said that the Congress has already formed an opposition alliance with four other parties in the state and is in talks to further expand the coalition ahead of the Assembly elections.
AJP announces candidates for Sadiya and Guwahati Central ahead of Assam polls
Mar 19, 2026The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has announced its candidates for key constituencies ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, signalling the party’s continued efforts to expand its presence in the state’s electoral landscape.
Of 88 Assam BJP candidates, 19 are from Congress, 11 from other parties
Mar 19, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 19 announced candidates for 88 constituencies for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with a significant proportion of nominees being leaders who previously belonged to opposition or regional parties.
AGP announces 26 candidates for Assam Assembly polls, focus on grassroot leadership
Mar 19, 2026AGP has announced 26 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, focusing on grassroots leaders. This move aims to consolidate the party's influence by selecting community-connected representatives.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) announces third list of candidates for Assam Assembly polls
Mar 19, 2026AIUDF has announced its third list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, signalling a focused effort to expand its influence. The party is gearing up for the polls with detailed candidate information released to the public.
Dr. Numal Momin may contest as independent in Assam polls after BJP snub
Mar 19, 2026Political circles in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district are rife with speculation that Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, may enter the fray as an independent candidate from the 108-Bokajan (ST) constituency in the upcoming Assembly elections.
Congress releases third list of 22 candidates for Assam Assembly elections 2026
Mar 19, 2026The Indian National Congress on March 19 released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections 2026, announcing nominees for 22 constituencies across the state.
Massive show of strength as BJP renominates Bhaskar Sharma for Margherita seat
Mar 19, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again fielded Bhaskar Sharma from the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district, marking his third consecutive candidature and triggering a grand welcome at Dibrugarh Airport on March 19.
‘No alliance yet’: Akhil Gogoi slams Congress over seat confusion after 4-hour talks
Mar 19, 2026Akhil Gogoi on March 19 expressed sharp disappointment over stalled alliance talks with the Congress, alleging lack of clarity and approval from the party’s central leadership after a prolonged four-hour meeting.
Assam–Meghalaya officials conduct joint inspection at Langpih ahead of polls
Mar 19, 2026District authorities from Assam’s Kamrup and Meghalaya’s West Khasi Hills on March 19 carried out a joint inspection of the Langpih border area to assess preparedness for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, officials said.
BJP candidate list reflects Assam’s social diversity: Pabitra Margherita
Mar 19, 2026Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita on March 19 said that the BJP’s first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections reflects the state’s diverse social fabric, with representation from various communities, youth, and women.
Tankeswar Rabha expresses happiness after being named BJP candidate for Assam's Dudhnoi ST seat
Mar 19, 2026Chief Executive Member of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, Tankeswar Rabha, has been announced as the BJP candidate for the Assam's 15 No. Dudhnoi (ST) constituency.
ECI deploys observers in Dhubri and launches helpline for Assam 2026 polls
Mar 19, 2026Election Commission strengthens Assam poll integrity with observers and helpline.
Siddhartha Bhattacharya brought Himanta Biswa Sarma to BJP. Today party denies him ticket.
Mar 19, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its first list of 88 candidates for the Assam Assembly polls on March 19, dropping several sitting MLAs, injecting fresh faces, and executing strategic constituency switches to fortify its dominance.
BJP to launch Assam poll campaign from March 24; PM Modi, Amit Shah to lead
Mar 19, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 19 announced that the BJP will kick off its election campaign in Assam from March 24, with top national and state leaders set to spearhead the outreach.
BJP’s CR Kesavan slams Congress as ‘unpatriotic’ amid Pradyut Bordoloi’s exit and switch to BJP
Mar 19, 2026BJP leader CR Kesavan called Congress unpatriotic after Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP. The political shift has sparked widespread debate in the region.
Assam BJP MLA Nihar Ranjan Das resigns after ticket snub, alleges favouritism in party
Mar 19, 2026Dholai MLA Nihar Ranjan Das on Thursday, March 19 resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing denial of party ticket and alleged lack of recognition for his work.
BJP workers raise ‘go back’ slogans against Bhupen Ray in Assam's Abhayapuri, protest his candidature
Mar 19, 2026Tension prevailed in Abhayapuri of Assam's Bongaigaon district after BJP workers staged a protest against the party’s candidate Bhupen Ray, soon after the much-awaited candidate list was announced.
Final candidate for Sissiborgaon Assembly seat soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mar 19, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 19 said that the BJP Central Parliamentary Board has finalised candidates for 88 out of the 89 Assembly constituencies for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with the remaining seat of Sissiborgaon to be announced shortly.
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