Gaurav Gogoi drives Congress' election push in Assam

Party insiders reveal that the Congress has crafted a robust plan to directly engage with the people of Assam through a statewide 'voter outreach campaign'.

- TIKAM SHARMA

The Congress party has ramped up its efforts to take on the BJP's ten-year rule in Assam, unveiling an elaborate election blueprint ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls slated for mid-March to April next year.

Senior leaders at both the state and national levels have been holding intensive discussions to evaluate on-ground conditions, strengthen organisational networks, and roll out an assertive outreach strategy aimed at rebuilding voter confidence across the state.

Earlier this week, top Assam Congress leaders met Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at his New Delhi residence to assess the political situation and finalise a strategic plan for the state. The meeting was attended by Gaurav Gogoi, Pradyut Bordoloi, Ripun Bora, Bhupen Kumar Borah, Rakibul Hussain, Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi-reflecting the high level of attention the central leadership is giving to Assam ahead of next year's elections.