US EditionCongress announces its final list of 7 candidates for Assam assembly polls.
- The Congress on Sunday released its fifth list of seven candidates, bringing the total to 101 of 126 seats, as announced on March 22, 2026.
- The party's Central Election Committee of the Indian National Congress selected candidates, AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal said, after earlier lists on March 3, March 14, and March 19.
- The final list included local candidates such as Narayan Adhikari , Nirmal Langthasa , Amar Chand Jain , Joseph Hasda , Birkhang Boro , Rajat Kanti Saha and Anchula Gwara Daimary .
- That fourth list removed a sitting MLA and formalised 11 seats for Raijor Dal as the Congress said it would leave 15 constituencies for partners in the six‑party alliance.
- The polls are scheduled for April 9, 2026, with votes counted on May 4, 2026; Congress aims to return after 2016 while the BJP seeks a third consecutive term.
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In Bijni, Assam, Congress workers vandalized the party office in protest of the party's decision not to field a candidate. Angry workers damaged office equipment and even attacked a picture of singer Zubeen Garg. The incident has sparked criticism. A complaint has been filed against the workers, but the party leadership has yet to respond.
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Releases 5th List of Candidates for Polls, Check Names Here | 🗳️ LatestLY
Congress on Sunday released its fifth and final list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming seven nominees to complete the party's primary lineup. With this latest announcement, the Congress has declared candidates for 101 out of the 126 seats in the state, signaling its readiness for the high-stakes polls scheduled for April 9. 🗳️ Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Releases 5th List of Candidates for Polls, Check …
Assam Assembly polls: Congress releases fifth list of seven candidates; announces all 100 names
The Congress Party on Sunday released its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, featuring seven names. With this announcement, the grand old party has now declared candidates for a total of 100 seats. List of candidates announced by Congress Joseph Hasda- Gossaigaon seat Birkhang Boro- Dotma seat Rajat Kanti Saha- Bijni seat Anchula Gwara Daimary- Bhergaon seat Narayan Adhikari- Mazbat seat Nirmal Langthasa- Hafl…
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