Guwahati, February 26 – Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Thursday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with its allies, are in a strong position to win at least 103 Assembly seats that will go to the polls in the next few months.
Speaking to reporters here, Chief Minister Sarma said, "The BJP, along with our alliance partners, are in a very strong position in at least 103 out of the 126 Assembly seats. I cannot predict the exact number of seats we will win, but the opposition parties have very little presence in these constituencies."
Chief Minister Sarma also stated that all opposition parties, including the Congress, are primarily focusing on the 23 minority-dominated Assembly seats.
"The opposition is concentrated only on the minority-dominated constituencies in the state," he added.
Chief Minister Sarma had earlier stated that the BJP's organizational strength and performance in the government have put the party in a commanding position in at least 103 Assembly seats.
He added that with the BJP currently having 63 sitting MLAs, it is natural that a large number of new party leaders will be given tickets this time.
"We have 63 MLAs, so it is obvious that around 40 new faces will contest the Assembly elections for the BJP," CM Sarma said, indicating a strategy focused on renewal and wider representation.
Regarding alliance dynamics, Chief Minister Sarma said that seat-sharing talks with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and other regional parties, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), are nearing completion.
He added that discussions with alliance partners have been progressing smoothly and are nearing their final stage.
"We have almost finalized seat-sharing talks with the Asom Gana Parishad and other regional parties in Bodoland," CM Sarma told reporters, adding that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam remains united and focused on electoral preparedness.
Chief Minister Sarma also indicated that the final decision on seat-sharing among alliance partners is expected to be completed by mid-March.
"By mid-March, the final seat-sharing will be done," he added.
Chief Minister Sarma also reiterated that the focus on development, welfare schemes, and improved governance by the BJP-led government has strengthened public support for the party across the state.
He expressed confidence that the NDA would go into the elections with a clear roadmap and a strong organizational structure.
As the Assembly polls in Assam draw closer, and political activity in the state has intensified, with political parties stepping up preparations and alliance negotiations gaining momentum.