Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Assam Congress Mulls Alliance for 2026 Amid Internal Dissent
The Assam Congress is thinking about whether to team up with other parties for the 2026 elections.
They want to be careful and make sure each party brings something good to the table.
Some leaders from other parties are upset, saying the Congress isn't taking the idea of working together seriously.
There are also some disagreements inside the Congress itself.
One leader is unhappy with how the party has handled certain issues.
With elections coming up, the Opposition parties are figuring out their strategy and dealing with problems.
Assam Congress is assessing the possibility of an alliance for the 2026 Assembly elections.
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia emphasized the need to evaluate each party's strengths before forming an alliance.
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi criticized Congress's commitment to unity, accusing its leaders of lacking seriousness.
Senior Congress MLA Sherman Ali criticized the party's silence on eviction drives and hinted at potential party switch.
Internal dissent and strategic questions are affecting the Opposition's preparation for the upcoming elections.
- Who
- Assam Congress, Raijor Dal, and BJP
- What
- Assam Congress is considering forming an alliance for the 2026 Assembly elections.
- When
- The discussions are in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To strategize for the upcoming elections and potentially challenge the BJP's dominance.
Congress and Raijor Dal Disagreements
Internal Congress Criticism
Commitment to Opposition Unity
Congress and Raijor Dal Disagreements
Congress is not serious about forming a united opposition.
Internal Congress Criticism
Congress is open to alliances but requires careful evaluation and commitment.
Support for Eviction Victims
Congress and Raijor Dal Disagreements
Congress has failed to support the victims of eviction drives.
Internal Congress Criticism
Congress maintains its stand on key issues
- Election Year
- 2026
- Location
- Assam
- Party Considering Alliance
- Assam Congress
- Raijor Dal Chief
- Akhil Gogoi
- Senior Congress MLA
- Sherman Ali