Assam assembly elections 2026: BJP’s first list drops 19 sitting legislators, adds 16 new candidates
In a bold political shake-up, the BJP released its inaugural list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly, a move that sees the exclusion of 19 incumbent MLAs, including a minister and the deputy speaker. The party is opting for fresh faces and former members of Congress, leading to unrest in some constituencies marked by protests and resignations.
