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.