Congress-Raijor Dal seat-sharing deadlock threatens Assam opposition unity ahead of assembly polls

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• They agree on removing the ruling BJP but cannot settle a disagreement over a single seat.
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• Raijor Dal first wanted 28 seats, then lowered their demand to 15.
• Congress has only promised four seats, offering other less-desirable constituencies or "friendly fights".
• Raijor Dal’s Bhasco Di Saikia said they are ready to accept 13 seats, but the deal is still unsigned because Congress will not give one final preferred seat.