Key Issues Shaping Assam's 2026 Assembly Elections
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
Congress-led opposition in Assam accuses BJP of manipulating electoral rolls ahead of polls. Police complaint filed alleging conspiracy to remove genuine voters. Details inside.
Assam's opposition parties file police & ECI complaints, alleging a BJP-led conspiracy to delete genuine voters from electoral rolls. Key details on the 'vote chori' claims and BJP's rebuttal.
Opposition parties in Assam file a police complaint against BJP leader Dilip Saikia, accusing him of orchestrating large-scale voter deletion. BJP dismisses it as a smear campaign. Details inside.
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
Congress protests in Guwahati, alleging manipulation of Assam's voter lists with 'temporary voters' to benefit BJP. Party writes to EC, sparks political row.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's critique of Congress's 'vote chori' strategy sparks a war of words, exposing deep divisions within the opposition alliance over electoral roll revision.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends Rahul Gandhi, accusing BJP & media of misusing an EC-linked voter awareness survey to counter 'Vote Chori' allegations. Details on the controversy inside.
BJP cites a Karnataka government survey to challenge Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegation. Get the full fact-check and political analysis here.
A Karnataka government survey reveals 91.31% believe elections are free and fair. BJP uses the report to counter Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations. Details inside.
A Karnataka govt report reveals high public trust in EVMs and the 2024 election's integrity, contrasting Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Read the full findings.
Explore the controversial political terms like 'Ghuspetiyan' and 'Vote Chori' that dominated India's 2025 electoral discourse. Understand their origins and impact on the nation's political narrative. Read more.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims 'vote chori' stems from electoral roll tampering, not EVMs. He criticizes EC's SIR process and questions CEC's impartiality. Read the full details.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar is on a mission to destroy the ECI. He demands release of voter roll discrepancy lists in Bengal. Read the full explosive charges.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to remove illegal immigrants from Assam, criticising Congress for using them as a vote bank. Key issue for 2026 assembly polls.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.
BJP's crucial 2-day executive meeting in Guwahati to plan strategy for Assam's 2024 assembly polls. Top leaders to guide 900 members. Amit Shah visit expected. NDA targets 50% vote share.
Internet services suspended in Assam's Karbi Anglong districts after clashes over eviction issue. 8 injured, 48 policemen hurt. DGP warns of legal action. Details inside.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar declined to comment on colleague KN Rajanna's letter to Rahul Gandhi, separating it from the Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Full details inside.
PM Modi, in Assam's Dibrugarh, invoked his 'Chaiwala' past to defend BJP's work for tea workers, attacked Congress on land rights, and highlighted financial inclusion. Read more.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid asserts alliance unity after Omar Abdullah distances party from 'vote chori' issue. Read about the internal dynamics and statehood demand for Jammu & Kashmir.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi clarifies his viral statement on the 2020 Tekari seat win, attributing it to a vote recount. His son defends the remarks as adding 'romance' to the story.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam BJP HQ, chairs key meeting to strategize for 2026 Assembly elections. Focus on strengthening party base and reviewing development works.
A viral video of Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi claiming a phone call secured a 2020 poll win triggers a major political row in Bihar. Opposition demands probe. Read the full story.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's video remarks on losing a seat 'by mistake' fuel opposition's vote theft claims in Bihar. NDA ally denies tampering allegations. Full details inside.