Mon Mar 23 14:56:07 UTC 2026: # Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi Enters State Politics with Assembly Nomination

The Story:
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi filed his nomination for the Jorhat Assembly seat on March 23, 2026, marking his entry into Assam state politics. A three-time Lok Sabha MP, Gogoi is the chief ministerial face of the Congress-led six-party Opposition alliance, known as the “Three-Gogoi Group.” The same day saw nomination filings by key figures from the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), including Ministers Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta, as well as candidates from other parties like the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP).

Key Points:

  • Gaurav Gogoi, Congress MP, filed nomination for Jorhat Assembly seat.
  • He is the chief ministerial face of the Congress-led Opposition alliance.
  • The Opposition alliance is dubbed the “Three-Gogoi Group.”
  • AGP Ministers Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta also filed nominations.
  • Other notable candidates include Badruddin Ajmal (AIUDF), Nandita Garlosa (Congress), and Jagadish Bhuyan (AJP).
  • The Assam Assembly election is scheduled for April 9, 2026.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gaurav Gogoi’s entry signifies Congress’s attempt to revitalize its presence in Assam.
  • The formation of the “Three-Gogoi Group” highlights the strategic alliance-building in the Assam political landscape.
  • The election is shaping up as a multi-cornered contest with the BJP-led NDA facing a strong Opposition alliance.
  • The election will be held on April 9, 2026.

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