Assam: Newly revived front to take on BJP in 2026 assembly polls

Shillong: Seven Opposition parties announced the revival of the Asom Sonmilito Morcha, a front to take on the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls.

Leaders of the Congress, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Raijor Dal, CPI(M) and three other parties came together at a meeting held at the Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat, resolving to fight the polls under a unified banner.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Gaurav Gogoi said, " To fight BJP’s atrocities and the injustice of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, we have all united to provide relief to the people of Assam. We are coming together to contest the 2026 Assembly elections to liberate the citizens of Assam."


Earlier these parties have cobbled similar front however owing to rift the alliance got scattered.

AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi said discussions revolved around the Opposition’s agenda, highlighting governance issues and alleged corruption under the current regime.

“we have decided to work tirelessly in this coming election and fulfil our duties towards the people of Assam.

Independent Lok sabha MP Ajit Bhuyan said, “We talked about many issues and decided to unite and fight for the citizens of Assam against Chief Minister Sarma’s government and the BJP, who are trying to break and sell Assam. We are coming together to overthrow this government,”

Bhuyan said,"The earlier fragmentation of anti-BJP forces had proved costly, particularly in constituencies where votes split among regional and national Opposition parties. With the formal revival of the Asom Sonmilito Morcha, the parties are now expected to work on a common minimum programme, coordinated campaign strategy and seat-sharing arrangement to present a alternative in 2026. “