Congress Releases First List of 42 Candidates for 2026 Assam Assembly Elections

The Indian National Congress released its first list of 42 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi contesting from Jorhat. The list includes a mix of experienced leaders, sitting MLAs, and new faces across Upper Assam, Lower Assam, and Barak Valley, covering reserved and general constituencies. Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia will contest from Nazira. The announcement marks the start of Congress's campaign amid alliance talks and a competitive electoral environment.