Congress Unveils Second Candidate Roster for Assam 2026 Assembly Elections
The Indian National Congress has taken a significant step forward in its preparations for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for 2026. On Saturday, the party officially released its second list of candidates, comprising 23 individuals who will contest from various constituencies across the state.
Prominent Leaders Featured in the New List
The latest roster includes several well-known political figures, such as Abdul Khaleque, who has been fielded from the Mandia constituency. Other notable candidates are Rakibuddin Ahmed, contesting from Chamaria, and Bipul Gogoi, who will stand from Tingkhong. The list reflects a strategic mix of experienced leaders and emerging voices, aiming to strengthen the party's presence in Assam.
Here is the complete second list of candidates as released by the Congress party:
- Golakganj: Kartik Chandra Ray
- Birsing Jarua: Wazed Ali Choudhury
- Bilasipara: Amrit Badsha
- Mankachar: Mohibur Rohman
- Goalpara East: Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam
- Dudhnai - ST: Kishor Kumar Brahma
- Srijangram: Nurul Islam
- Mandia: Abdul Khaleque
- Chamaria: Rakibuddin Ahmed
- Rangia: Pranjit Choudhury
- Dimoria - SC: Kishore Kumar Baruah
- New Guwahati: Santanu Borah
- Mangaldai: Smt. Rijumoni Talukdar
- Hojai: Smt. Jhilli Choudhury
- Dhekiajuli: Batash Urang
- Rangapara: Kartik Chandra Kurmi
- Gohpur: Dr Sankar Jyoti Kutum
- Dhemaji (ST): Sailen Sonowal
- Tinsukia: Devid Phukan
- Tingkhong: Bipul Gogoi
- Dergaon: Smt. Sagorika Bora
- Dholai (SC): Dhrubjyoti Purkayastha
- Karimganj South: Aminur Rashid Choudhury
Seat-Sharing Agreement with Alliance Partners
In a move highlighting its coalition strategy, the Congress party has left 15 constituencies for its alliance partners as part of a carefully negotiated seat-sharing arrangement. This decision underscores the party's commitment to building a united front against its political rivals in the state.
The constituencies reserved for allies include:
- Bhowanipur - Sorbhog
- Bajali
- Palasbari
- Guwahati Central
- Goreswar
- Morigaon
- Barhampur
- Binnakandi
- Behali (SC)
- Sadiya
- Dibrugarh
- Khowang
- Sarupathar
- Diphu (ST)
- Amri (ST)
Background on Earlier Candidate Announcements
This second list follows the party's initial release earlier this month, which featured 42 candidates for the Assam polls. That first roster included key leaders such as Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat and Debabrata Saikia, the Leader of Opposition, from Nazira. Sitting MLAs Nandita Das from Hajo-Sualkuchi and Diganta Barman from Barkhetri were also named, along with Mira Borthakur Goswami from Dispur. Additionally, youth leaders Tanzil Hussain and Prateek Bordoloi were fielded from Samaguri and Margherita respectively, indicating a focus on engaging younger voters.
The Congress party's phased approach to candidate announcements demonstrates a methodical planning process aimed at maximizing electoral gains. By releasing lists in stages, the party can adjust its strategy based on evolving political dynamics and feedback from ground-level assessments.
As the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections draw nearer, these candidate selections will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape. The Congress's emphasis on a balanced ticket, combining veteran politicians with fresh faces, alongside its alliance-building efforts, sets the stage for a highly competitive electoral battle in the state.
