• Source:JND

Assam Assembly Election 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections 2026, set to be held on April 9. The ruling party fielded Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from the Jalukbari constituency. Former Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP, Pradyut Bordoloi, who joined the ruling party on Wednesday, has also been named in the BJP candidate list. He will contest from Dispur.

Former Congress State President Named

Former Congress state president, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who jumped ship weeks before, will contest from Bihpuria, a seat which he lost to BJP candidates in the last two elections.

BJP Minister Pijush Hazarika will contest from Jagiroad, Rupali Langthasa from Haflong, and Prasanta Phukan from Dibrugarh.

Incumbent Hitendra Nath Goswami will defend his Jorhat seat against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. 

Pradyut Bordoloi's Son Withdraws His Candidature On Congress Ticket

In another political development in Assam, Prateek Bordoloi, Congress candidate from Margherita assembly constituency, withdrew his candidacy after his father, Pradyut Bordoloi, joined the BJP. In a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, he said it would not be appropriate for him to contest in the current circumstances, following his father's switching to the BJP.

"In the present circumstances, following my father's decision to join another political party. I feel it would not be appropriate for me to continue as a candidate. I believe that the people of Margherita and the countless dedicated Congress workers deserve absolute clarity and confidence in the party's candidate. It would be unfair to them if any confusion or perception arises regarding my commitment or the party's position," his letter read.

My decision is guided purely by my respect for the organisation and my desire to uphold the values and discipline of the Congress party, he said adding that his faith will remain with the party.

"However, I wish to reiterate that my faith in the ideals of the Congress remains unwavering. I will continue to work for the party and for the development of Margherita in whatever capacity the leadership deems appropriate," he added.

For all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, the Election Commission of India announced on Sunday.

(With ANI inputs)


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