The Congress party has outlined its strategy for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, emphasizing alliances with secular, like-minded parties to challenge the ruling BJP. During a public meeting in Tezpur, Deputy Leader of the Opposition Gaurav Gogoi stated the Congress aims to contest 100 seats, with the remainder for allies. He explicitly excluded communal parties, including the AIUDF, from potential alliances. The announcement was made on the party's foundation day, with senior leaders in attendance.