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Assam Congress Extends Ticket Deadline to Jan. 28 as Aspirants Flood Rajiv Bhavan

The state unit pushed the cutoff to January 28 after queues swelled at the Guwahati headquarters.

Overview

  • APCC treasurer Hemahari Pegu said more than 600 applications for Assembly tickets have been received so far.
  • Reporters documented heavy crowds and long lines at Rajiv Bhavan, with supporters accompanying applicants throughout the day.
  • Senior figures including Debabrata Saikia and former minister Pranati Phukan filed papers alongside several sitting MLAs and veterans.
  • Shows of strength marked the filings, notably a large vehicle procession led by three-time Chaygaon MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed.
  • Party leaders acknowledged multiple aspirants in many seats, as Congress prepares slates to contest all 126 constituencies against the BJP.