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Assam Congress Unveils Five-Point Agenda, Opens Candidate Applications for Assembly Race

The party launched a 15-day candidate window with a Rs 50,000 fee to jump-start its challenge to the BJP in 2026.

Overview

  • APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi outlined five priorities: strengthening education and healthcare, modernising government, spreading growth to rural Assam, reforming policing for impartiality, and empowering youth.
  • He said Congress would aim to place Assam among top-performing states in health and education through quality services and workforce support.
  • Gogoi alleged deteriorating law and order under the BJP-led government and pledged comprehensive police reforms to end perceived political favoritism.
  • Candidate applications are open via the APCC website, with submissions at Rajiv Bhawan within 15 days and a fee of Rs 50,000.
  • The party signaled plans to contest about 100 Assembly constituencies and urged vigilance over draft electoral rolls and cross-state voter registrations.