Guwahati: The Indian National Congress on Thursday released its third list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, naming nominees for 22 constituencies across the state.

The list, approved by the party’s Central Election Committee, includes key constituencies such as Kokrajhar (ST), Baokhungri, Parbatjhora, Dhubri, Abhayapuri, Sidli-Chirang (ST), Tamulpur (ST), Udalguri (ST), Lakhimpur, Dhakuakhana (ST), and Howraghat (ST), among others.

Prominent candidates in this phase include Manik Ch. Brahma from Kokrajhar (ST), Sapali Marak from Baokhungri, Ashraful Islam Sheikh from Parbatjhora, Babys Begum from Dhubri, and Aftab Uddin Mollah from Jalashwar.

The list also features a mix of experienced and new faces such as Pradip Sarkar, Matilal Narzary, Abdur Rahim Ahmed, Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Jagadish Madahi, Rafie Daimary, Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar, Dr. Durlav Chamu, Sunil Chetry, and Ghana Buragohain. The selection reflects the party’s effort to balance regional representation, community factors, and electoral considerations.

The list was issued by AICC General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, signalling the party’s continued push to firm up its electoral strategy. The Congress is also keeping alliance options open with other opposition forces as it prepares for the high-stakes electoral contest in Assam.