Congress Pursues Opposition Alliance in Assam Ahead of 2026 Elections Amid Ongoing Seat-Sharing Talks

Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the Congress party is actively pursuing a broad opposition alliance with regional and Left parties, including the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, and communist parties. Congress leaders report positive talks and ongoing seat-sharing discussions, while Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims a near-final deal with AJP. However, negotiations with Raijor Dal remain unresolved, with Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi acknowledging disagreements but denying any alliance breakdown.