Assam assembly elections 2026: CM Himanta to contest from Jalukbari as BJP releases candidate list for polls

Himanta will contest from Jalukbari, which is a stronghold of the BJP in Assam. The CM has also won previous elections in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

Published on: Apr 8, 2026, 21:17:50 IST

By Payal Kumari

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The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the names of 90 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a key figure in the Assam elections this year, is also in the list.

Kamrup: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a public rally in support of NDA candidate for Dimoria constituency Tapan Das, unseen, ahead of the Assam Assembly Election, in Kamrup Metropolitan district, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

He is contesting from his traditional constituency, Jalukbari, which is a stronghold of the BJP in Assam, as he has won all previous Assembly elections there in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

Another prominent candidate is Pradyut Bordoloi, who ended his lifelong association with Congress to join the BJP. He will now contest from the Dispur Assembly constituency. Meanwhile, another Congress leader, Bhupen Borah, also switched sides to the BJP and will contest for the Bihpuria constituency. The list has various key factors, like dropping 11 sitting MLAs and fielding only 5 women candidates.

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Subsequently, the BJP’s Central Election Committee released a second list comprising two candidates, fielding Sushri Krishna Saha from Dalgaon and Jiban Gogoi from Sissibargaon.

BJP's list of candidates for Assam elections | Full list

Shri Ashwini Ray Sarkar - Golakganj
Shri Uttam Prasad - Dhubri
Smt. Madhavi Das - Birsing-Jarua
Shri Pabitra Rabha - Goalpara West (ST)
Shri Tankeswar Rabha - Goalpara East (ST)
Shri Arun Kumar Dey - Abhayapuri
Shri Ranjeet Kumar Dass - Bijni
Shri Ranjit Kumar Das - Bhabanipur-Sorbhog
Shri Badal Chandra Arya - Mandia
Smt. Jostna Kalita - Chamarajan
Shri Raju Mech - Boko-Chaygaon (ST)
Shri Himanshu Shekhar Baishya - Palasbari
Shri Bhavesh Kalita - Rangia
Shri Diganta Kalita - Kamalpur
Shri Pradyut Bordoloi - Dispur
Shri Diplu Ranjan Sarmah - New Guwahati
Shri Vijay Kumar Gupta - Guwahati Central
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma - Jalukbari
Shri Narayan Deka - Barkhetri
Shri Jayanta Malla Baruah - Nalbari
Shri Chandramohan Patowary - Tihu
Shri Biswajit Daimary - Tamulpur (ST)
Shri Victor Kumar Das - Goreswar
Shri Bikan Chandra Deka - Tangla
Dr. Paramananda Rajbongshi - Sipajhar
Smt. Nilima Devi - Mangaldai
Shri Pijush Hazarika - Jagiroad (SC)
Shri Rama Kanta Deori - Morigaon
Dr. Mukut Kumar Debnath - Dhing
Shri Anil Saikia - Samaguri
Shri Jitu Goswami - Barhampur
Shri Rupak Sarmah - Nagaon-Batadraba
Shri Sashi Kanta Das - Raha (SC)
Shri Siladitya Dev - Hojai
Shri Sibu Misra - Lumding
Shri Ashok Singhal - Dhekiajuli
Shri Ritu Baran Sarmah - Barchalla
Shri Krishna Kamal Tanti - Rangapara
Shri Padma Hazarika - Naduar
Shri Pallab Lochan Das - Biswanath
Shri Munindra Das - Behali (SC)
Shri Utpal Bora - Gohpur
Shri Bhupen Kumar Borah - Bihpuria
Shri Rishiraj Hazarika - Rongonadi
Shri Manab Deka - Lakhimpur
Shri Laba Kumar Doley - Dhakuakhana (ST)
Dr. Ranoj Pegu - Dhemaji (ST)
Shri Bhuban Pegu - Jonai (ST)
Shri Bolin Chetia - Sadiya
Shri Rupesh Gowala - Doom Dooma
Shri Bhaskar Sharma - Margherita
Shri Suren Phukan - Digboi
Shri Sanjoy Kisan - Makum
Shri Pulok Gohain - Tinsukia
Shri Binod Hazarika - Chabua-Lahowal
Shri Prasanta Phukan - Dibrugarh
Shri Chakradhar Gogoi - Khowang
Shri Rameswar Teli - Duliajan
Shri Bimal Borah - Tingkhong
Shri Taranga Gogoi - Naharkatia
Shri Dharmeswar Konwar - Sonari
Shri Suraj Dehingia - Mahmora
Shri Sushanta Borgohain - Demow
Shri Mayur Borgohain - Nazira
Shri Bhuban Gam - Majuli (ST)
Shri Hitendra Nath Goswami - Jorhat
Shri Rupjyoti Kurmi - Mariani
Shri Dhiraj Gowala - Titabor
Smt. Ajanta Neog - Golaghat
Shri Mrinal Kumar Dutta - Dergaon
Shri Mrinal Saikia - Khumtai
Shri Biswajit Phukan - Sarupathar
Shri Surjya Rongphar - Bokajan (ST)
Shri Lunsing Teron - Howraghat (ST)
Smt. Nisen Terangpi - Diphu (ST)
Dr. Tuliram Ronghang - Rongkhang (ST)
Dr. Habe Teron - Amri (ST)
Smt. Rupali Langthasa - Haflong (ST)
Shri Kaushik Rai - Lakhipur
Shri Rajdeep Goala - Udharbond
Shri Kamakhya Dev Purkayastha - Katigorah
Shri Kishore Nath - Borkhola
Dr. Rajdeep Roy - Silchar
Shri Amiya Kanti Das - Dholai (SC)
Dr. Milon Das - Hailakandi
Shri Subrata Bhattacharjee - Karimganj North
Shri Krishnendu Paul - Patharkandi
Shri Bijoy Malakar - Ram Krishna Nagar (SC)
Sushri Krishna Saha - Dalgaon
Jiban Gogoi - Sissibargaon

This list will be updated as and when new names are announced for the upcoming elections in the state.

As per the Election Commission, voting for the 126-member Assam assembly will be held in a single phase on April 9. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Payal Kumari
Payal is a budding journalist currently pursuing her passion for storytelling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. She has always loved writing and reading, and over time, these interests grew into a strong desire to tell stories that people can connect with. This is what led her to choose journalism and content writing as a career. She has interned with Prabhat Khabar, where she worked with the social media team. During her internship, she created content for different platforms and learned how to write in a clear and engaging way for a wide audience. This experience helped her understand how digital content works and improved her writing skills. Payal is always looking to learn and grow as a writer. She is open to exploring different kinds of stories and wants to keep getting better with each piece she writes. Outside of her work and studies, she is an avid reader. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, especially fiction and fantasy, and loves getting lost in different worlds and characters. Reading has always been a big part of her life and continues to inspire her writing. She is excited to keep learning, writing, and discovering where her journey in journalism takes her.Read More

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