BJP Unveils Candidate List for Assam Assembly Elections 2026, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Contest from Jalukbari
Assam assembly elections 2026: CM Himanta to contest from Jalukbari as BJP releases candidate list for polls
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced 90 candidates for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma contesting from Jalukbari, a BJP stronghold. Notable changes include the dropping of 11 sitting MLAs and the inclusion of new candidates from other parties.
- 01BJP has released 90 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections.
- 02Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari, where he has a strong electoral history.
- 03The party has dropped 11 sitting MLAs from its candidate list.
- 04Notable candidates include Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who switched from Congress to BJP.
- 05Voting will take place on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4, 2026.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced its candidate list for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from his traditional constituency, Jalukbari, which has been a BJP stronghold since 2001. The candidate list includes 90 names, featuring significant political shifts as several former Congress leaders, including Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, have joined the BJP. Notably, the party has decided to drop 11 sitting MLAs from its roster, reflecting a strategic shift ahead of the elections. The BJP's Central Election Committee has also released a second list with additional candidates. Voting for the 126-member assembly will occur in a single phase, with vote counting set for May 4, 2026.
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The changes in the candidate list may influence voter sentiment and party loyalty in Assam, potentially affecting the election outcome.
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