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Congress names first 42 Assam candidates, Gaurav Gogoi to fight from Jorhat

The Congress party has announced its first list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, highlighting Gaurav Gogoi as its chief ministerial candidate contesting from the Jorhat constituency. This marks Gogoi's first attempt at the assembly polls, having previously served as a Lok Sabha MP, and includes both sitting MLAs and new candidates, such as the sons of notable politicians.

Congress names first 42 Assam candidates, Gaurav Gogoi to fight from Jorhat

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Key Highlights

  • Congress has released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam assembly elections.
  • Gaurav Gogoi, the party's chief ministerial candidate, will contest from Jorhat.
  • This is Gogoi's first assembly election despite being a three-time Lok Sabha MP.
  • The list includes both sitting MLAs and new candidates, including sons of prominent politicians.
  • Seat-sharing discussions with potential allies are still ongoing.
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Sources

  1. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi To Contest Assembly Polls For First Time
  2. Gaurav Gogoi, several sitting MLAs in the fray as Congress releases first list for Assam polls amid alliance talks
  3. Congress names first 42 Assam candidates, Gaurav Gogoi to fight from Jorhat

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