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Battle for Assam: BJP eyes hat-trick as Congress leads challenge

Battle for Assam: BJP eyes hat-trick as Congress leads challenge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Assam is set to hold elections for its 126-member assembly, with a direct contest expected between the BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led opposition. Key candidates and constituencies are in focus as the state prepares to vote.

BJP announces 1st Assam list; Himanta, Cong turncoats in fray

BJP announces 1st Assam list; Himanta, Cong turncoats in fray

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The BJP has announced its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, featuring key contests and strategic reassignments, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's bid to retain his Jalukbari seat.

Anti-talks ULFA triggers blast in Assam; 2 cops hurt

Anti-talks ULFA triggers blast in Assam; 2 cops hurt

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Two policemen were injured in a bomb blast, triggerred by the anti-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, at Doomdooma township in Tinsukia district of Assam.

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The BJP-led alliance in Assam is all set to form the government for the second successive term winning 72 of the 102 seats declared so far and is leading in three others.

Assam: 6 injured in ULFA firing

Assam: 6 injured in ULFA firing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Panic prevailed and shopkeepers downed their shutters, but security measures have been tightened since then.

Series of explosions rock Assam, no casualty

Series of explosions rock Assam, no casualty

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

There was no casualty or injury in any of the explosions

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Assam conundrum: Even if BJP returns, Sonowal may not

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

While Himanta Biswa Sarma scotched rumours that he would be the king this time, political sources in Guwahati maintained that he, and not Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, had a bigger say in choosing candidates, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

BJP is set to win majority of 32 municipality boards and 42 town committees in Assam