Among the 722 candidates who are in the fray for the Assam Legilsative Assembly, the most, 99, are from the Congress, with the BJP being a close second with 90 hopefuls. The saffron party’s ally, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), fielded 26 candidates, another NDA constituent, Bodo Peoples’ Front (BPF), gave tickets to 11 nominees.
In the opposition alliance, Raijor Dal contested 13 seats, Assam Jatiya Parishad in 10, CPI(M) in three, and All Party Hill Leaders Conference in two.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) each contested 18 seats, the TMC fought on 22, and the JMM feilded candidates in 16. Meanwhile, AIUDF’s 30 candidates are also in the fray.
Besides, there are 258 Independent candidates.
