JMM and Congress Part Ways in Assam Elections: Seat-Sharing Talks Fail

• The Grand Alliance fractured in Assam as seat-sharing talks between Congress and JMM failed.
• Hemant Soren's JMM decided to field candidates in 19 constituencies independently, receiving its traditional bow and arrow symbol.
• Despite joint governance in Jharkhand, Congress and JMM will now face each other in the Assam assembly elections.
• The split's impact is expected to extend to Jharkhand politics, particularly affecting upcoming Rajya Sabha elections for two seats.
• Assam elections will be held in a single phase on April 9, with vote counting on May 4 for 126 assembly seats.