BJP Unveils 88 Nominees for Assam Polls, Ex-Congress Leaders in the Fray
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly election, including former Congress leaders Bhupen Kumar Borah and Pradyut Bordoloi.
The party is contesting 89 of the 126 seats, leaving 37 to its allies Asom Gana Parishad (26) and Bodoland Peoples Front (11).
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari, while Borah will contest from Bihpuria and Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur.
The list includes five women and 18 lawmakers who have been denied tickets.
