Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Congress Faces Backlash Over Rs 50,000 Ticket Fee
The Congress party in Assam has asked people who want to run for office in the 2026 elections to pay Rs 50,000 just to be considered.
The BJP is very upset about this and says it's not fair because it makes politics seem like something you can buy.
The Congress says this has been their rule for a long time and it's just an internal matter.
They also mentioned that even the current Chief Minister had to pay a fee when he was in their party.
The BJP thinks this is wrong and shows that the Congress cares more about money than the people.
Congress party in Assam requires Rs 50,000 fee for ticket aspirants in 2026 elections.
BJP criticizes the move as 'democracy on sale', accusing Congress of monetizing politics.
Congress defends the fee as a long-standing tradition and an internal party matter.
Former Assam Congress president mentions that even current Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid a fee when he was in Congress.
If 1600 people apply, Congress could collect around Rs 8 crores in application fees.
- Who
- Congress party in Assam and BJP
- What
- Controversy over Rs 50,000 ticket application fee
- When
- 2026 Assembly elections
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Congress requires fee for ticket consideration; BJP criticizes as 'democracy on sale'
- Party
- Congress
- Fee Amount
- Rs 50,000
- Election Year
- 2026
- State
- Assam
- Critic
- BJP
- Congress Defense
- Long-standing tradition, internal matter
- Projected Revenue
- Rs 8 crores (if 1600 applicants)