The Assam Congress president, Gaurav Gogoi, announced the party's intention to contest over 100 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with remaining seats to be shared among opposition allies. He explicitly ruled out any alliance with the AIUDF, emphasizing a commitment to a "new Assam." This statement contrasts with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's earlier prediction that the Congress would contest fewer seats. Discussions with opposition parties, including Raijor Dal, are reportedly progressing.