Assam assembly elections: TMC reveals 18 star campaigners for polls; Mamata, Abhishek lead list

TMC on Friday released its list of 18 star campaigners for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, signaling a focused effort to expand its political footprint in the northeastern state.

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Leading the list is West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is expected to play a central role in rallying support for the party. She is joined by the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, underscoring the importance of the campaign.

Full List of Star Campaigners

The 18-member list includes a mix of senior politicians, MPs, and prominent public figures:

1. Mamata Banerjee
2. Abhishek Banerjee
3. Sushmita Dev
4. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
5. Sagarika Ghose
6. Mahua Moitra
7. Moloy Ghatak
8. Shatrughan Sinha
9. Babul Supriyo
10. Satabdi Roy
11. Kirti Azad
12. Saayoni Ghosh
13. Yusuf Pathan
14. Shanta Chettri
15. June Maliah
16. Siddiqullah Chowdhury
17. Mosaraf Hussen
18. Dulu Ahmed

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Political Significance

The inclusion of high-profile leaders, sitting MPs, and well-known personalities from entertainment and sports highlights the party’s strategy to appeal to a diverse voter base in Assam. Figures like Shatrughan Sinha, Babul Supriyo, and Yusuf Pathan bring celebrity appeal, while experienced politicians such as Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad add political weight to the campaign.