Assam Assembly Elections 2026: BJP, Congress Face Tough Fight in Key Districts

• Assam prepares for Assembly elections on April 9, with BJP aiming for a third term and Congress seeking to unseat them.
• BJP relies on UCC, development, and anti-'Love Jihad'/illegal immigration campaigns; Congress targets minority and rural bases.
• Voter sentiment is polarized in Dhubri, Nagaon, and Barpeta, where Congress is expected to challenge the ruling party.
• Lower Assam, including Barpeta, Dhubri, and Nagaon, sees a three-way battle involving AIUDF, Congress, and BJP.
• Barpeta and Dhubri are minority-dominated, with Congress and AIUDF strongholds; Nagaon promises a close BJP-Congress contest.