Guwahati, March 21: The Indian National Congress has outlined an aggressive electoral strategy for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, announcing plans to contest in nearly 100 constituencies while allocating 26 seats to alliance partners as part of a broader opposition front.
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi said the party has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement, adding that two of the allocated constituencies will witness friendly contests among alliance partners.
Addressing the media, Gogoi stated that the strategy is aimed at consolidating anti-incumbency votes against the Bharatiya Janata Party. He asserted that the emerging opposition unity has significantly altered the political landscape in Assam, placing the ruling party under pressure.
According to Gogoi, the BJP did not anticipate a coordinated challenge from opposition forces, and the evolving alliance has led to a “massive change” in electoral dynamics ahead of the April 9 polls.
He added that the decision to form a united front reflects public sentiment in the state, stating that the move aligns with what voters in Assam expect from opposition parties in the run-up to the elections.
