Alliance Forms to Reshape Assam's Political Landscape

The Congress and Raijor Dal finalized seat-sharing arrangements for Assam's assembly elections. Raijor Dal will contest 11 constituencies, with friendly contests in two. Akhil Gogoi will run from Sivasagar, and Congress aims to counter the BJP's influence. The election is set for April 9 with votes counted on May 4.

In a significant political development in Assam, the Congress and Raijor Dal have successfully brokered a deal on seat-sharing for the upcoming state assembly elections. The national party has agreed to leave 11 constituencies for the regional Raijor Dal, while both parties will engage in friendly contests in two other seats.

The agreement was signed in Jorhat late Thursday night, with both state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi at the helm. Akhil Gogoi is set to contest from the Sivasagar constituency, a seat he previously secured while imprisoned on charges related to the Citizenship Amendment Act protests.

The alliance aims to unseat the current BJP government, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, and position Gaurav Gogoi as the prospective chief minister. Elections are scheduled for April 9, with the counting of votes slated for May 4.

(With inputs from agencies.)