Assam Election 2026: BJP Eyes Third Term, Opposition Recasts Strategy

• Assam's 2026 Assembly election sees BJP-led NDA aiming for a third consecutive term, while the opposition undergoes significant realignment.
• The Congress has formed a new six-party alliance, excluding AIUDF, a shift from its 2021 Mahajot experiment.
• NDA's alliance structure remains largely intact with BJP, AGP, and UPPL; BJP continues to contest the majority of seats.
• The 2026 election will be held in a single phase on April 9, with counting on May 4, according to the Election Commission.
• Key dynamics include defections, candidate changes, and the anti-incumbency factor, with TMC also fielding candidates.