BJP to Contest 89 of 126 Seats in Assam Assembly Elections

BJP To Contest In 89 Out Of 126 Assembly Seats In Assam: Himanta Sarma

3/17/2026, 5:55:38 PM en source ↗

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The BJP has announced it will field candidates in 89 of the 126 assembly constituencies in the upcoming Assam state elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. The remaining 37 seats will be allocated to the party's coalition allies. The announcement signals the ruling alliance's seat-sharing strategy ahead of the state polls.

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The BJP will contest 89 out of the total 126 seats in the upcoming Assam assembly elections and leave 37 seats for its allies, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

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