Guwahati : Seat-sharing negotiations among partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam have been completed, with the formal announcement expected within the next few days after approval from the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said discussions with key regional allies-including the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), and the Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Committee-have concluded, paving the way for the alliance to finalise its electoral strategy ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

Addressing reporters on Wednesday night, Sarma stated that all negotiations among NDA partners regarding the allocation of constituencies had been settled.

“We have completed our discussions with the AGP, BPF and the Rabha Hasong Joutha Sangram Committee. As far as the NDA is concerned, our discussions and negotiations regarding seat sharing are now complete,” he said.

However, the Chief Minister clarified that the agreement must still be placed before the BJP’s Central Parliamentary Board for formal approval before it can be publicly announced.

“The understanding reached among the alliance partners now has to be placed before our Central Parliamentary Board for approval. Once that process is completed, the formal announcement of the seat-sharing arrangement will be made. It may take around two to four days,” Sarma added.

The announcement comes amid fresh political developments in the state, as three suspended legislators of the Indian National Congress formally joined the BJP, giving the ruling party additional momentum ahead of the polls.

The MLAs-Kamalkhya De Purkayastha, Basanta Das and Sashikant Das-were welcomed into the party by Chief Minister Sarma at a function attended by senior BJP leaders.

Describing the development as a major boost for the party, Sarma said the decision of the three legislators reflected the growing support for the BJP in Assam.

“Today is a big day for the BJP. Three Congress MLAs have joined our party, and their decision reflects the growing popularity of the BJP across Assam,” he said.

Sarma further linked the move to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies pursued by the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in the state.

“This development also shows the respect and confidence people have in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the work being done by the BJP-led government,” he added.

Among the new entrants, Purkayastha represents the Karimganj (North) Assembly constituency. Sashikant Das is the sitting MLA from Raha, while Basanta Das represents the Mangaldoi (SC) constituency.

In addition to the three legislators, two other political figures also joined the BJP. They include former Congress joint secretary Parsha Bob Kalita and former general secretary of the All India Trinamool Congress, Kangkan Nath.

Political observers note that the three MLAs had maintained close ties with Chief Minister Sarma and had publicly expressed support for the BJP’s policies in recent years. Sashikant Das had earlier declared his backing for the ruling party’s policies as early as 2021.

The developments come at a time when political activity in Assam is intensifying ahead of the Assembly elections. Both the ruling NDA and opposition parties have begun organisational mobilisation and candidate selection in preparation for the contest.

With the NDA’s internal negotiations now completed and awaiting central approval, the alliance is expected to unveil its seat-sharing formula shortly, setting the stage for the formal rollout of its electoral campaign across the state.