Overview
- Gaurav Gogoi cast the election as a contest between the people and a 'raja' at a Dibrugarh convention, alleging authoritarian rule and political use of police and welfare schemes.
- The party will accept online ticket applications from January 5 to 20 with a Rs 50,000 fee, with refunds promised in seats later allotted to allies.
- Congress signalled plans to field candidates in about 100 of 126 constituencies and reserve roughly 26 for partners, as negotiations proceed with Raijor Dal, AJP and Left parties.
- Raijor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi voiced discomfort with Congress publicly declaring its seat target, saying seat-sharing should be settled through internal talks.
- The five-point platform prioritises upgrades to education and healthcare, modernising administration, decentralised rural-focused development, police reform for impartial law enforcement, and youth empowerment through anti-drug and sports initiatives.