The Indian National Congress has announced its final list of seven candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026, marking a significant step as political parties finalize their line-ups ahead of voting.
With the release of this list on 22 March 2026, the party has now declared candidates for 101 out of the 126 Assembly seats in the northeastern state. The announcement was made by the party’s Central Election Committee as preparations intensify for the crucial election scheduled next month.
The Assam Assembly elections are set to take place on 9 April 2026, with counting of votes scheduled for 4 May 2026, making the coming weeks critical for campaigning and alliance strategies.
Full List of Congress Candidates Announced
The final list includes candidates contesting from several key constituencies across the state. The seven nominees are:
- Joseph Hasda — Gossaigaon
- Birkhang Boro — Dotma (ST)
- Rajat Kanti Saha — Bijni
- Anchula Gwara Daimary — Bhergaon
- Narayan Adhikari — Mazbat
- Nirmal Langthasa — Haflong (ST)
- Amar Chand Jain — Katigorah
These selections are aimed at strengthening the party’s presence in both tribal and non-tribal constituencies and ensuring representation across different regions of Assam.
Political Significance of the Final List
The announcement of the final candidates comes at a time when the political contest in Assam is expected to be intense. The ruling alliance led by the Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking to retain power, while the Congress and its allies are attempting to regain control after remaining out of office since 2016.
Political analysts believe that finalizing candidates early allows parties to focus on grassroots campaigning, voter outreach, and coalition coordination. The Congress has also left several seats for its alliance partners as part of its broader electoral strategy.
Election Timeline at a Glance
- Notification issued: 16 March 2026
- Last date for nominations: 23 March 2026
- Scrutiny of nominations: 24 March 2026
- Last date for withdrawal: 26 March 2026
- Polling date: 9 April 2026
- Counting of votes: 4 May 2026
Conclusion
The release of the final list of candidates signals the beginning of the last phase of preparations for the Assam Assembly elections. With all major parties now announcing their nominees, the focus will shift toward campaign rallies, alliance coordination, and voter engagement as the state heads toward an important democratic exercise.
