Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Assam Congress Prepares for 2026 Elections
The Congress party in Assam is getting ready for the 2026 assembly elections.
They plan to contest 100 seats and leave 26 seats for their alliance partners, like Raijor Dal and Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP).
People who want to be candidates for the Congress party need to apply online and pay a fee of Rs.
50,000.
The applications will be accepted from January 5 to January 20.
The Congress and other opposition parties have joined together to try and win against the current ruling party, the BJP.
They believe that the people of Assam will stand united and send a powerful message against the BJP's tactics.
The opposition parties are concerned about the alleged erosion of democratic values and the treatment of citizens as 'subjects' rather than equal stakeholders in a democracy.
Assam Congress to contest 100 seats in the 2026 assembly elections, leaving 26 for allies.
Applications for party tickets to be accepted online from January 5-20 with a fee of Rs. 50,000.
Alliance partners include Raijor Dal, Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), left parties, and others.
Congress and seven other opposition parties formed an alliance to unseat the BJP-led ruling alliance.
Akhil Gogoi leads Raijor Dal, while Lurinjyoti Gogoi leads the AJP, which was formed after the anti-CAA agitation in 2020.
- Who
- Assam Congress and its alliance partners
- What
- Assam Congress to contest 100 seats, leave 26 for allies in upcoming assembly elections
- When
- Elections scheduled for 2026, applications accepted January 5-20
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To unseat the BJP-led ruling alliance and form a new government
Opposition Alliance
BJP-led Government
Election Strategy
Opposition Alliance
The opposition parties are uniting to protect democracy and citizens' rights, aiming to unseat the BJP-led government through collective efforts.
BJP-led Government
The BJP-led government is accused of using financial inducements, communal polarisation, and alleged violations of electoral laws to influence voters.
Citizens' Rights
Opposition Alliance
The opposition alleges that the government is treating citizens as 'subjects' and curtailing their rights to question, criticise, and express dissent.
BJP-led Government
The government is accused of misusing welfare schemes to intimidate people and create fear among beneficiaries.
Indigenous Communities
Opposition Alliance
The opposition claims that indigenous people are not safe under the current government, which is alleged to be handing over land to corporate giants.
BJP-led Government
The BJP is accused of attempting to undermine federalism and democratic rights, drawing parallels with colonial rule.
- Party
- Congress
- Seats to Contest
- 100
- Seats for Allies
- 26
- Application Fee
- Rs. 50,000
- Application Period
- January 5-20
- Alliance Partners
- Raijor Dal, Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP), left parties, others
- Election Month
- 2026
- Event Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Event Venue
- Amolapatty Natya Mandir auditorium
Sources
Assam Congress to Contest 100 Seats, to Leave 26 for Allies, Calls Aspirants to Submit Applications Online.
Assam Polls Will Be Fight Between People and ‘Raja’: Gaurav Gogoi
2026 Assam polls will be people vs ‘self-perceived king’: APCC chief
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