Seat sharing deal in Assam: BJP to contest 92, AGP 26, others 8

Updated : Mar 05, 2021 12:52
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Editorji News Desk

The BJP has reached a seat-sharing formula with its Assam allies ahead of the assembly election in the state that starts March 27.

Reports say the BJP will contest in 92 of the 126 seats in the Assam Assembly, with 26 going to the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and 8 to the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL).

Reports also add that an initial list of 84 BJP candidates has been finalised, and more details on seats and names of candidates are likely to be announced on Friday.

Assam will vote in three phases - March 27, April 1 and April 6 - with results due on May 2.

Assembly electionsBJPAssam Assembly ElectionsBharatiya Janata PartyAsom Gana Parishad

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