Opposition Seat-Sharing Talks in Assam Face Internal Strains Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, tensions have emerged within the Opposition alliance involving Congress, Raijor Dal, and Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP). Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi acknowledged ongoing seat-sharing talks but expressed concerns over Raijor Dal fielding former Congress members. Meanwhile, Congress workers protested the decision to allot nine seats, including Sarupathar, to AJP, fearing it undermines the party's grassroots strength. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cautioned Congress against conceding minority-dominated constituencies to smaller allies, highlighting electoral risks.