GUWAHATI — Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has finalized its seat-sharing formula for the upcoming 126-member Assam Assembly elections. The ruling party will contest 89 seats, leaving the remaining 37 seats for its regional alliance partners.
The Alliance Blueprint
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam will follow a structured distribution to maintain regional representation:
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BJP: 89 Seats
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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP): 26 Seats
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Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF): 11 Seats
Following a high-level election committee meeting, Sarma confirmed that the names of the candidates would be officially released following the BJP Central Parliamentary Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Election Timeline
The Election Commission has set a single-phase polling schedule for the state:
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Polling Date: April 9, 2026
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Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026
The BJP, which has held power in Assam since 2016, is seeking a third consecutive term. The Chief Minister emphasized that the candidate selection process focused on “winnability” and maintaining the developmental momentum of the “Double Engine” government.
