GUWAHATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, 2026. The party has held back one name for Sissiborgaon constituency.One of the biggest highlights of the announcement is the inclusion of Pradyut Bordoloi, the former Congress MP who joined the BJP on Wednesday. Bordoloi has been fielded from the high‑profile Dispur constituency, marking a high‑visibility contest in the state capital. Watch Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joins BJP, Assam Politics Sees Major Shake-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections Besides Bordoloi, another ex‑Congress leader, Bhupen Kumar Borah, former PCC chief has also been fielded in Bihpuris. He switched to BJP few weeks back.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivIsrael notified US ahead of strike at world’s largest South Pars gas field; Washington opted out: ReportQatar expels Iranian military, security attachés and staff after strikes on key energy facilitiesChief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek re‑election from Jalukbari, a seat he has held since 2001. According to seat‑sharing within NDA coalition BJP will contest 89 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will contest 26 and 11 seats respectively. BJP clarified that the UPPL is no longer part of the alliance, though it will independently contest 15 The 126‑member Assam Assembly goes to polls in a single phase on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKarti Chidambaram on TN Polls: ‘Stalin Way Ahead, Vijay’s Star Power Not Enough, BJP Has No Ground’Jaishankar Dials UAE FM As Iran Strikes Escalate And India Pushes To Stabilise West Asia Amid WarRajya Sabha Erupts In Laughter As Athawale’s Hilarious Speech Targets CongressFighter, Filmmaker Or Facilitator Of Conflict? Why Matthew VanDyke Has Raised Many Eyebrows In IndiaIndia May Face Rising Gas Prices And Energy Supply Risks After Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG Hub StrikeIndia Sends More Warships To Escort Ships Through Battle-Hit Strait Of Hormuz“Israel Of The Region” Ex Afghan Minister Slams Pakistan, Urges India To Take Stronger Action’Pak Missiles Could Hit US’: Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard Flags Nuclear Threat, India Left Off ListIran’s National Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed, Foreign Minister Says ‘Won’t Destabilise Tehran’Russia Confirms Jaishankar-Lavrov Phone Call On BRICS Differences Amid Iran War, Middle East Crisis123PhotostoriesChaitra Navratri 2026: 7 easily digestible sweet potato dishes to enjoy while fastingSamantha Ruth Prabhu’s ‘Bapu Bomma’ look in a yellow kasavu saree is pure soft-girl eleganceRagdoll: 6 reasons why this cat breed is good for children4 relationship lessons to borrow from Yami Gautam and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ director Aditya DharGudi Padwa 2026: 10 traditional dishes prepared on this festival8 legal checks to do before buying property in IndiaDoctors say a simple waist measurement may reveal more about health than weightChaitra Navratri 2026: Your ultimate 9-day colour guide and wardrobe hacksBaby girl names inspired by the divine power of Maa10 stylish English house names based on Vastu that spread positive vibes123Hot PicksChina oil tankersMPsfarewellIran war newsGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite chapter 7Jessica PegulaGreen Card HoldersPeter ThielQatar missile fireNSA Doval US envoy talksDeve GowdaRajya Sabha MP farewellChina oil tankersCM Devendra Fadnavis
GUWAHATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9, 2026. The party has held back one name for Sissiborgaon constituency.One of the biggest highlights of the announcement is the inclusion of Pradyut Bordoloi, the former Congress MP who joined the BJP on Wednesday. Bordoloi has been fielded from the high‑profile Dispur constituency, marking a high‑visibility contest in the state capital.
Besides Bordoloi, another ex‑Congress leader, Bhupen Kumar Borah, former PCC chief has also been fielded in Bihpuris. He switched to BJP few weeks back.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek re‑election from Jalukbari, a seat he has held since 2001. According to seat‑sharing within NDA coalition BJP will contest 89 seats, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) will contest 26 and 11 seats respectively. BJP clarified that the UPPL is no longer part of the alliance, though it will independently contest 15 The 126‑member Assam Assembly goes to polls in a single phase on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.