BJP, Congress recalibrate strategies for Assam

Parties weigh anti-incumbency, candidate overhaul ahead of state elections

- TIKAM SHARMA

As Assam moves towards what is expected to be one of its most closely contested Assembly elections, political parties across the spectrum are recalibrating alliance strategies and refining candidate selection.

The emphasis is on balancing anti-incumbency concerns with rewarding leaders who have demonstrated strong grassroots performance.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for a significant overhaul of its candidate list in the state. Party sources indicate that the leadership is considering a generational shift, similar to the approach adopted during the Bihar Assembly elec-

tions, where younger leaders were promoted to refresh the party’simage and energise its base.