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BJP to Drop Underperforming MLAs, Sets Merit-Based Ticket Rules

Revised constituency boundaries shape fresh candidate rules ahead of an August 15 rollout of flagship welfare programmes

Chintan Baithak

Overview

  • Around 51 ministers, MLAs and senior leaders, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, attended the two-day Chintan Baithak in Sonapur.
  • Chief Minister Sarma said not all sitting BJP MLAs will be renominated following performance reviews and changes from the recent delimitation exercise.
  • Dilip Saikia outlined that ticket allocation will depend on detailed survey reports, grassroots work, public trust and commitment to party ideology, with penalties for those neglecting duties.
  • The party formally reaffirmed its long-standing alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad to consolidate regional support ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
  • Leaders committed to a 100% rollout of welfare schemes such as Orunodoi, Basundhara and Nijut Moina starting August 15 as a central electoral strategy.