Categories: INDIA

BJP announces list of 88 candidates for Assam elections; Pradyut Bordoloi to contest from Dispur

Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced the first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections to be held on April 9, 2026. The party has retained a name for Sissiborgaon constituency.One of the biggest highlights of the announcement was the inclusion of former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi, who joined the BJP on Wednesday. Bodoloi has been fielded from the high-profile Dipur constituency, marking a high-profile contest in the state capital. Apart from Bordoloi, another former Congress leader and former CPPCC chief Bhupen Kumar Borah was also sent to Bihpuris. He switched to the BJP a few weeks ago.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek re-election from Jalukbari, a seat he has held since 2001. According to the seat distribution within the NDA alliance, the BJP will contest 89 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Party (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will contest 26 and 11 seats respectively. BJP clarifies that UPPL is no longer part of the alliance but will contest 15 seats independently The 126-member Assam Assembly will go to single-phase polls on April 9 and counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

WEB DESK TEAM

Our team of more than 15 experienced writers brings diverse perspectives, deep research, and on-the-ground insights to deliver accurate, timely, and engaging stories. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, they are committed to credibility, clarity, and responsible journalism across every category we cover.

Recent Posts

‘PM seems to have lost his memory’: Congress reminds Modi, Delhi chief minister’s selection delayed by 50 days as Kerala leadership hangs in the balance

Ramesh Chennithala and PM Modi New Delhi: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday took a jibe at the Prime Minister…

4 minutes ago

Israel conducts operations from Iraq’s Najaf desert during war: report

Israeli forces used an old airport in the Iraqi desert to set up a makeshift base during the war with…

6 minutes ago

Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon kill two paramedics affiliated with Hezbollah

Israel continued its attacks on southern Lebanon on Sunday despite a ceasefire, with authorities saying two paramedics from the Hezbollah-affiliated…

32 minutes ago

Highway PPP projects are open to PE, pension and venture funds

NEW DELHI: The government has now allowed venture capital, private equity, infrastructure and pension funds to bid for highway projects…

45 minutes ago

‘Stop this crazy Indian immigration’: University of Pennsylvania sparks controversy by hiring H-1B workers at $79,584 annual salary

A new H-1B petition sparked controversy this week as details of a $79,584 data analyst position at the University of…

58 minutes ago

Quote of the day by Stanley Baldwin: “I would rather trust a woman's instinct than a man's…”

Stanley Baldwin (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes still resonate decades after they were uttered because they deal with ideas that transcend…

1 hour ago