Assam Assembly Elections 2026
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Congress forges alliance with five parties for Assam polls, to contest on 100 seats: Gaurav Gogoi
Assam | Mar 21, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTAssam assembly elections 2026: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has said that his party will contest the assembly polls in the northeast state in an alliance with five parties. He further stated that the grand old party will field candidates on 100 seats.
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TMC releases its first list of 17 candidates for Assam Assembly polls, fields Jiten Nag from Digboi
Assam | Mar 21, 2026, 08:53 AM ISTAs per the TMC list, Udangsri Narzary has been fielded from Baokhungri, Arif Akhtar Ahmed from Jaleswar, Fazlut Rahman Laskar from Katigorah), and Shahjahan Laskar from Sonai among others.
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Congress, Raijor Dal sign coalition agreement for Assam assembly polls at Gaurav Gogoi's residence
Assam | Mar 20, 2026, 09:28 AM ISTOn this occasion, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi called the alliance a historic opportunity for the people of Jorhat and said, “It is now time to replace a Chief Minister who only talks with a capable leader. For this, the people must ensure a massive victory through their votes.”
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Assam assembly elections 2026: Congress announces 22 candidates in third list
Assam | Mar 19, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTAssam assembly elections 2026: The Congress has released its third list of candidates, featuring 22 candidates. So far, the party has announced 87 of its candidates in the northeast state.
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OPINION | Why are top Congress leaders in Assam deserting their party?
India | Mar 19, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTThe entry of Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah in BJP is a big success for Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bordoloi won the Lok Sabha election from a constituency which has 65 pc Muslim voters. He won assembly elections four times and was elected to the Lok Sabha twice on a Congress ticket.
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Assam polls: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, fields Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari
India | Mar 19, 2026, 12:59 PM ISTAssam Assembly Election: As per the list from the BJP, Pradyut Bordoloi will contest from Dispur, and Bhupen Kumar Borah will fight from Bihpuria. Ashok Singhal has been fielded from Dhekiajuli. The BJP has also fielded six women candidates in the first list for Assam polls.
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Assam assembly elections 2026: AAP announces second list of candidates | Check names
Assam | Apr 03, 2026, 12:24 PM ISTThe AAP, which is yet to open its account in the Assam assembly, will be contesting the polls here without an alliance with any other opposition party.
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Assam elections: Himanta reveals NDA's seat-sharing pact, BJP to contest 89 seats, AGP 26, BPF 11
Assam | Mar 17, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTAssam will go to polls in a single-phase election on April on 9, and the counting of votes will be held on May 4 along with Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.
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Congress releases second list of 23 candidates for Assam polls, leaves 15 seats for allies
Assam | Apr 03, 2026, 12:24 PM ISTThe Congress has set aside the Assembly constituencies of Bajali, Palasbari, Guwahati Central, Goreswar, Morigaon, and Barhampur, among others, for the alliance partners. The grand old party has been out of power in the northeastern state since 2016.
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Hailakandi Assembly Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:08 PM ISTHailakandi Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate Zakir Hussain Laskar won the Hailakandi seat with a margin of 23,754 votes (18.56%).
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Samaguri Assembly Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:14 PM ISTSamaguri Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Congress candidate Rakibul Hussain won the Samaguri seat with a margin of 26,098 votes (18.81%).
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Ratabari Assembly Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTRatabari Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Bijoy Malakar won the Ratabari seat with a margin of 36,221 votes (26.63%).
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Patharkandi Assembly Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTPatharkandi Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Krishnendu Paul won the Patharkandi seat with a margin of 4,467 votes (2.98%).
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Karimganj North Election: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:09 PM ISTKarimganj North Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Congress candidate Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha won the Karimganj North seat with a margin of 8,324 votes (5.7%).
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Barpeta Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTBarpeta Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Congress candidate Abdur Rahim Ahmed won the Barpeta seat with a margin of 44,719 votes (24.74%).
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Assam: AIUDF suspends 2 MLAs for backing NDA candidate in Rajya Sabha polls
Assam | Mar 06, 2026, 04:05 PM ISTThe two MLAs, Abdul Aziz and Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, had reportedly supported NDA candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls. They were also planning to join the BJP ally Asom Gana Parishad ahead of the assembly elections in Assam.
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Jonai Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:11 PM ISTJonai Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Bhuban Pegu won the Jonai seat with a margin of 1,10,987 votes (45.66%).
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Nowgong Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
Assam | Apr 23, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTNowgong Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Rupak Sarmah won the Nowgong seat with a margin of 11,083 votes (7.15%).
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Congress names 42 candidates for Assam polls; Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat, Ripun Bora from Barchalla
Assam | Mar 03, 2026, 08:54 PM ISTThe Congress has released its first list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming Assam Congress President and MP Gaurav Gogoi as the party’s candidate from the Jorhat Assembly constituency.
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Golaghat Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates
Assam | Mar 31, 2026, 08:47 AM ISTGolaghat Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Ajanta Neog won the Golaghat seat with a margin of 9,325 votes (5.85%).