Assam Polls 2026: BJP Announces First List, Sarma to Contest from Jalukbari
BJP unveils its initial list of 88 candidates for Assam Assembly elections.
Top Summary
- What happened: BJP released its first list of 88 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
- Why it matters: The list signals the BJP's strategy and key candidates for retaining power in Assam.
- What changes for people: Voters now know the BJP's candidates in 88 constituencies.
- Who is affected: Voters in the 88 constituencies and political rivals of the BJP.
Key Candidates Announced
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its first list of 88 candidates on Thursday. This is for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from the Jalukbari seat.
New Entrants to the BJP
Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the BJP after leaving Congress, will contest from Dispur Assembly seat. He joined the party just a day after quitting Congress.
Former Assam Congress Chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, also recently joined the BJP, will contest from Bihpuria.
Other Candidates in the First List
Madhavi Das will contest from Birsing-Jarua. Jyotsana Kalita is the candidate from Chamaria. Nilima Devi will contest from Mangaldai.
BJP Leadership Involvement
The first list of candidates was finalized by the BJP's Central Election Committee. The meeting was presided over by party president Nitin Nabin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the meeting.
BJP Assam Pradesh (@BJP4Assam) March 19, 2026 Assam Assembly Polls 2026 Assam is set to go to the polls on April 9 and counting of votes will take place on May 4 for the 126-member Assembly.
Assam Assembly Elections: Key Dates
Assam is scheduled to go to the polls on April 9. The counting of votes will take place on May 4. The Assam Assembly has 126 members.
2021 Election Results
In the 2021 Assam elections, the BJP and its allies won 75 of the 126 seats.
- BJP won 60 seats.
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) won 9 seats.
- United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) won 6 seats.
The Congress-led grand alliance won 50 seats. Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal won 1 seat.
What to Watch Next
Expect further candidate announcements from the BJP and other parties in the coming days. The focus will be on the strategies employed by different political groups as the election date approaches.