Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the BJP is preparing for the 2026 Assembly elections, with candidates to be named in February. He expressed confidence in forming the next government with NDA partners, though seat-sharing talks, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), are ongoing. The BJP anticipates contesting five to six seats in the BTR, with final numbers dependent on alliance discussions, noting differing dynamics between Dispur and the BTR regarding coalition partners.