Assam Assembly Elections Candidate Lists Announced

19 UPDATES · 18 DAYS · 20 MAR 2026 — 7 APR 2026

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Latest · 7 Apr 2026

Voters in Assam cast ballots in a single-phase election on April 9th, concluding a high-voltage campaign.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the filing of nomination papers for the Assam Assembly elections by 117 candidates, including the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Speaker, and Leader of the Opposition, and includes reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the nomination filing process for the Assam Assembly elections.

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20Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Assembly election LIVE: 116 candidates, including CM, Speaker, LoP file nominations in Assam till Friday

21Mar

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress and National People's Party have each named their first lists of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Two tribal council chiefs, Ronghang and Rabha, are running for seats in the Assam Assembly as BJP candidates.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.

22Mar

The Hindu

The Election Commission announced the dates for Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, with a total of 824 constituencies.

The Hindu

Assam's Assembly elections in April 2026 will feature a multi-party contest with the BJP seeking re-election, the Congress aiming to regain power, and regional parties vying for influence.

The Hindu

Political parties finalized their candidate lists for upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.

24Mar

The Hindu

The 2026 Assam Assembly Elections are expected to be a closely contested battle between the ruling BJP-led alliance and opposition parties.

29Mar

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared that the BJP government has stopped illegal immigration in Assam, but will deport all remaining undocumented immigrants.

The Hindu

Amit Shah pledged to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam if re-elected, building on Assam's 2025 anti-polygamy bill.

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accuses the Congress of encouraging demographic changes and infiltration in Assam, claiming their policies resulted in nine Muslim-majority districts.

3Apr

The Hindu

Cow, buffalo for each Assam tribal family, promises Amit Shah

The Hindu

Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, campaigned in Assam, advocating for a BJP-led government to address rioting and demographic change.

4Apr

The Hindu

The Tata Group's planned semiconductor plant in Jagiroad, Assam, is expected to create over 26,000 jobs, sparking cautious optimism and skepticism among residents.

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has shifted its election focus from infiltrators and identity politics to youth empowerment and flood mitigation.

5Apr

The Hindu

Political candidates in Assam's Sibsagar seat are embroiled in a controversy surrounding the 1991 murder of journalist Kamala Saikia, with accusations and denials.

6Apr

The Hindu

The upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections will feature competing manifestos from the BJP and Congress, each outlining policy proposals for the state.

The Hindu

The Assam Assembly election campaign is heavily influenced by the tea tribe community, with parties vying for their support through promises and strategies.

7Apr

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Voters in Assam cast ballots in a single-phase election on April 9th, concluding a high-voltage campaign.

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