Guwahati, March 7 – As political preparations intensify ahead of the upcoming elections in Assam, senior leader of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Member of Parliament, Phanibhusan Choudhury, expressed confidence on Saturday that the party would secure a significant number of seats.
Speaking on the issue of seat-sharing within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Choudhury said that discussions were ongoing, and the final list of candidates had not yet been decided.
“We are hopeful that the AGP will get a significant number of seats this time. In any alliance, there will always be give-and-take when it comes to seat-sharing. The AGP will have to concede some seats, and the BJP will also have to do the same,” Choudhury said.
He added that the seat-sharing formula among the NDA partners in Assam would be finalized through mutual understanding and consultation among the alliance leadership.
The AGP, a key regional ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, has been part of the NDA in the state for several elections. The alliance, which also includes the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), had contested the 2021 Assam Assembly elections together and secured a comfortable majority.
Political observers believe that seat-sharing negotiations within the NDA could become crucial as parties seek to balance their respective strengths and regional influence ahead of the polls.
While the BJP remains the dominant partner in the alliance, AGP leaders have repeatedly asserted that the regional party continues to hold significant grassroots support in several constituencies across the state.
Choudhury's remarks come at a time when speculation has been growing over the likely distribution of seats among NDA partners for the forthcoming election. He, however, clarified that discussions are still underway and no final decision has been taken regarding the allocation of constituencies or the announcement of candidates.
The NDA leadership is expected to hold further rounds of consultations before finalizing the seat-sharing arrangement in the coming weeks.