Assam Polls 2026: BJP plans to contest 80 seats; Bhupen Borah assured ticket

Assam Polls 2026: BJP plans to contest 80 seats; Bhupen Borah assured ticket

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections with a plan to contest around 80 constituencies, signalling an assertive strategy within the ruling alliance.
Party sources said the BJP leadership has broadly worked out its electoral roadmap, though the final seat-sharing arrangement with allies is yet to be formally announced. The party is expected to retain the lion’s share of seats in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) framework in Assam.
In a significant political development, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhupen Kumar Borah has reportedly been assured a party ticket for the upcoming polls, indicating early positioning by political players ahead of the high-stakes election. The move is being seen as part of wider electoral calculations as parties begin candidate-level preparations.
Meanwhile, both the BJP and opposition parties have intensified organisational activities across districts, with constituency reviews and grassroots outreach gaining momentum. The 2026 Assam Assembly election is expected to witness a keen contest as parties sharpen strategies in the months ahead.

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