Debacle of Bihar Unites Opposition In Assam Ahead Assembly Polls In 2026
Guwahati: The opposition’s debacle in the Bihar assembly elections has forced the opposition in Assam to unite with Assam leader Raijor Dal and MLA Akhil Gogoi asking the Congress party to expedite the process of forming a common platform of opposition political parties against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the assembly elections in 202226.
In a letter to Assam Congress president Gauarv Gogoi on Monday, Mr. Akhil Gogoi asked for seat-sharing and all other methods to be resolved in advance to present a formidable challenge to the ruling alliance.
The call by the regional outfit Raijor Dal comes close on the heels of the Congress meeting on Wednesday with seven opposition parties announcing their decision to contest the 2026 assembly elections in Assam as a united coalition. The joint forum aims to forge a formidable opposition alliance against the ruling BJP and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Mr. Gaurav Gogoi, who chaired the meeting of opposition political parties, said, “All parties agreed to form an anti-BJP alliance to save the people of Assam from the mismanagement, corruption and oppression of the present government.” he said. He added that further details about the opposition’s plans would be released in due course.
Notable names like CPM leader and Sarbhog MLA Manoranjan Talukdar, Raijor Dal President and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, Rajya Sabha MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan and AJP President Lurinjyoti Gogoi have already confirmed their participation in the coalition. AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh emphasized unity among opposition forces by promising to form a new “people’s government” in Assam.
Announcing to launch a massive welfare programme, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, while also pointing out the need to prevent malpractices in elections, stated that the Congress has appointed 80-90 per cent of Booth Level Representatives (BLAs) in nearly 29,000 booths across the state. “Stand committees are currently being formed, we aim to complete the process by the end of this month,” he said.
