As Assam gears up for the upcoming elections, senior Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader and Member of Parliament Phani Bhusan Choudhury expressed optimism about the party securing a double-digit seat count. Choudhury mentioned ongoing discussions on seat-sharing within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and emphasized the need for mutual understanding in finalizing the candidate list. He highlighted the necessity of compromises in alliance politics, indicating that both AGP and BJP may have to concede some seats.
The AGP, a significant regional ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, has a history of alliance with the NDA in the state. Together with the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), the alliance had a successful outing in the 2021 Assam Assembly elections. With the election approaching, negotiations on seat-sharing within the NDA are gaining importance as parties strive to balance their strengths and regional influence.
While the BJP holds a dominant position in the alliance, AGP leaders stress the party’s strong grassroots support across various constituencies in Assam. Choudhury’s statements coincide with rising speculations on seat allocation among NDA partners for the upcoming polls. However, he clarified that discussions are ongoing, and no final decisions have been made regarding constituency allocation or candidate announcements. The NDA leadership plans to conduct further consultations before settling the seat-sharing arrangement in the following weeks.
