Assam BJP Candidate List 2026: Full List of 88 Candidates, Key Seats & New Faces
Assam Assembly Election 2026 – Overview
The *Assam Assembly Election 2026* is scheduled for *9 April 2026* in a single phase across all 126 constituencies. The result will be declared on *4 May 2026*. The election schedule was officially announced by the [Election Commission of India (ECI)](https://eci.gov.in) on 15 March 2026.
The *Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)* released its *first list of 88 candidates* on 19 March 2026 for the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections. The list was announced by the BJP Central Election Committee (CEC).
Under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement, *BJP will contest 89 seats, alliance partner **AGP will contest 26 seats, and **BPF will contest 11 seats* in the 126-member Assam assembly. You can check all latest Assam election and job-related news on our Assam Job News page
Key Highlights of BJP Candidate List 2026
– BJP released its *first list of 88 candidates* on 19 March 2026
– Assam election date is *9 April 2026, result on **4 May 2026*
– CM *Himanta Biswa Sarma* will contest from *Jalukbari*
– Former Congress MP *Pradyut Bordoloi* will contest from *Dispur* on BJP ticket
– Senior leader *Bhupen Kumar Borah* fielded from *Bihpuria*
– *Ajanta Neog* fielded from *Golaghat*
– The list includes sitting MLAs, senior leaders, and several new faces
– NDA alliance: *BJP (89 seats) + AGP (26 seats) + BPF (11 seats)*
– Name for *Sissiborgaon* constituency has been withheld for now
– PM Narendra Modi is expected to address *3 rallies in Assam* on April 1, 3, and 6
BJP Candidate List 2026 – Quick Overview Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Election Name | Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 |
| Total Seats | 126 |
| BJP First List | 88 Candidates |
| Announcement Date | 19 March 2026 |
| Announced By | BJP Central Election Committee (CEC) |
| Chief Minister Candidate | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| CM Constituency | Jalukbari |
| Election Date | 9 April 2026 |
| Result Date | 4 May 2026 |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| BJP Seat Target | ~89 Seats |
| Alliance Partners | AGP (26 seats), BPF (11 seats) |
Assam BJP First List 2026 – Full Constituency-Wise Table
| Sl. No. | Const. No. | Constituency Name | Candidate Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Golaganj | Ashwini Ray Sarkar |
| 2 | 8 | Dhubri | Uttam Prasad |
| 3 | 9 | Birsing-Jarua | Madhavi Das |
| 4 | 13 | Goalpara West (ST) | Pabitra Rabha |
| 5 | 15 | Dudhnai (ST) | Tankeshwar Rabha |
| 6 | 16 | Abhayapuri | Bhupen Roy |
| 7 | 20 | Bijni | Arup Kumar Dey |
| 8 | 21 | Bhowanipur-Sorbhog | Ranjeet Kumar Dass |
| 9 | 22 | Mandia | Badal Chandra Arya |
| 10 | 27 | Chamaria | Jyostna Kalita |
| 11 | 28 | Boko-Chaygaon (ST) | Raju Mech |
| 12 | 29 | Palasbari | Himanshu Shekhar Baishya |
| 13 | 31 | Rangia | Bhabesh Kalita |
| 14 | 32 | Kamalpur | Diganta Kalita |
| 15 | 33 | Dispur | Pradyut Bordoloi |
| 16 | 35 | New Guwahati | Diplu Ranjan Sarmah |
| 17 | 36 | Guwahati Central | Vijay Kumar Gupta |
| 18 | 37 | Jalukbari | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| 19 | 38 | Barkhetri | Narayan Deka |
| 20 | 39 | Nalbari | Jayanta Malla Baruah |
| 21 | 40 | Tihu | Chandramohan Patowary |
| 22 | 43 | Tamulpur (ST) | Biswajit Daimary |
| 23 | 44 | Goreswar | Victor Kumar Das |
| 24 | 48 | Tangla | Bikan Chandra Deka |
| 25 | 49 | Sipajhar | Parmananda Rajbongshi |
| 26 | 50 | Mangaldai | Nilima Devi |
| 27 | 52 | Jagiroad (SC) | Pijush Hazarika |
| 28 | 54 | Morigaon | Rama Kanta Dewri |
| 29 | 55 | Dhing | Mukut Kumar Debnath |
| 30 | 58 | Samaguri | Anil Saikia |
| 31 | 59 | Barhampur | Jitu Goswami |
| 32 | 60 | Nagaon-Batadraba | Rupak Sarmah |
| 33 | 61 | Raha (SC) | Sashi Kanta Das |
| 34 | 63 | Hojai | Shiladitya Dev |
| 35 | 64 | Lumding | Sibu Mishra |
| 36 | 65 | Dhekiajuli | Ashok Singhal |
| 37 | 66 | Barchalla | Ritu Baran Sarmah |
| 38 | 68 | Rangapara | Krishna Kamal Tanti |
| 39 | 69 | Naduar | Padma Hazarika |
| 40 | 70 | Biswanath | Pallab Lochan Das |
| 41 | 71 | Behali (SC) | Munindra Das |
| 42 | 72 | Gohpur | Utpal Borah |
| 43 | 73 | Bihpuria | Bhupen Kumar Borah |
| 44 | 74 | Rongonadi | Rishiraj Hazarika |
| 45 | 76 | Lakhimpur | Manab Deka |
| 46 | 94 | Mahmora | Suruj Dehingia |
| 47 | 95 | Demow | Sushanta Borgohain |
| 48 | 97 | Nazira | Mayur Borgohain |
| 49 | 98 | Majuli (ST) | Bhuban Gam |
| 50 | 100 | Jorhat | Hitendra Nath Goswami |
| 51 | 101 | Mariani | Rupjyoti Kurmi |
| 52 | 102 | Titabor | Dhiraj Gowala |
| 53 | 103 | Golaghat | Ajanta Neog |
| 54 | 104 | Dergaon | Mridul Kumar Dutta |
| 55 | 106 | Khumtai | Mrinal Saikia |
| 56 | 107 | Sarupathar | Biswajit Phukan |
| 57 | 108 | Bokajan (ST) | Surjya Rongphar |
| 58 | 109 | Howraghat (ST) | Lunsing Teron |
| 59 | 110 | Diphu (ST) | Niso Terangpi |
| 60 | 111 | Rongkhang (ST) | Tuliram Ronghang |
| 61 | 112 | Amri (ST) | Habe Teron |
| 62 | 113 | Haflong (ST) | Rupali Langthasa |
| 63 | 114 | Lakhipur | Kaushik Rai |
| 64 | 115 | Udharbond | Rajdeep Goala |
| 65 | 116 | Katigorah | Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha |
| 66 | 117 | Borkhola | Kishore Nath |
| 67 | 118 | Silchar | Rajdeep Roy |
| 68 | 120 | Dholai (SC) | Amiya Kanti Das |
Note: BJP has announced 88 candidates in the first list.
The candidate for Sissiborgaon is yet to be declared.
This table will be updated when the next list is released.
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Analysis: What's Special About This List?
New Faces from Congress
BJP has given tickets to prominent leaders who recently crossed over from Congress. Pradyut Bordoloi, who resigned from Congress and joined BJP just before the list was released, has been fielded directly from the high-profile Dispur seat. Bhupen Kumar Borah, another former Congress leader, will contest from Bihpuria.
Guwahati Gets 4 BJP Candidates
BJP has fielded candidates in four Guwahati city constituencies — Dispur (Pradyut Bordoloi), New Guwahati (Diplu Ranjan Sarmah), Guwahati Central (Vijay Kumar Gupta), and Jalukbari (CM Himanta Biswa Sarma).
Strong Focus on ST/SC Reserved Seats
BJP has fielded candidates carefully for reserved constituencies including Goalpara West (ST), Dudhnai (ST), Boko-Chaygaon (ST), Tamulpur (ST), Raha (SC), Jagiroad (SC), Behali (SC), Majuli (ST), Bokajan (ST), Howraghat (ST), Diphu (ST), Rongkhang (ST), Amri (ST), Haflong (ST), and Dholai (SC).
Barak Valley Fully Covered
Silchar, Katigorah, Udharbond, Lakhipur, Borkhola, and Dholai (SC) — all key Barak Valley seats — have BJP candidates, showing the party’s strong push in southern Assam.
Women Candidates in the List
Several women have been given BJP tickets including Jyostna Kalita (Chamaria), Nilima Devi (Mangaldai), Madhavi Das (Birsing-Jarua), Rupali Langthasa (Haflong ST), and Ajanta Neog (Golaghat).
PM Modi’s Rallies
As per reports by NDTV, PM Narendra Modi is expected to address three rallies in Assam on 1 April, 3 April, and 6 April 2026.
About the Assam Election 2026
The Election Commission of India announced the Assam Assembly Election 2026 date on 15 March 2026. Voting for all 126 seats will be held in a single phase on 9 April 2026, and votes will be counted on 4 May 2026. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into immediate effect from the day of the announcement.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of BJP is seeking a third term for the party, while opposition Congress is being led by state party chief Gaurav Gogoi. For all upcoming Assam job and exam updates during election season, check our Recruitment page.
If you are a government job aspirant preparing for exams while following election news, you may also find our guide on Best Assam Govt Exam Preparation Books 2026 (APSC, ADRE, SSC) helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Assam BJP prothom listot kiman jon prarthi ase?
A. BJP-e prothom listot 88 jon prarthi-r naam ghosona korise. Sissiborgaon-r naam tiya hooa nai.
Q. How many seats is BJP contesting in Assam 2026?
A. BJP is contesting approximately 89 seats in the 126-seat Assam Assembly. Alliance partners AGP (26 seats) and BPF (11 seats) cover the remaining seats under the NDA alliance.
Q. Who is the BJP candidate from Jalukbari?
A. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the BJP candidate from Jalukbari.
Q. Who is the BJP candidate from Dispur?
A. Pradyut Bordoloi (former Congress MP, who recently joined BJP) is the BJP candidate from Dispur constituency.
Q. When is Assam Assembly Election 2026?
A. Assam Assembly Election 2026 is on 9 April 2026 (single phase). Result on 4 May 2026.
Q. Where can I see the official BJP candidate list?
A. The official list is available on BJP’s official website and the Election Commission of India website.
Q. What is the NDA seat-sharing arrangement in Assam 2026?
A. Under the NDA alliance, BJP contests 89 seats, AGP contests 26 seats, and BPF contests 11 seats — covering all 126 Assam