BJP to contest 89 seats in Assam, PM Modi to address 3 rallies: Sources

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to contest 89 seats in the upcoming Assam assembly elections, while its allies Asom Gana Parishad will contest 26 seats and Bodoland People's Front will contest 11 seats, according to sources. The seat-sharing formula was finalised after multiple rounds of talks between the leadership of the three parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three rallies in Assam on April 1, 3 and 6 as part of the final leg of campaigning. The BJP Central Election Committee is expected to clear the names of all candidates, with the list likely to be announced publicly shortly after. The party plans to finalise names of candidates for the 89 seats it will contest. Voting in Assam is scheduled for April 9, with the BJP aiming to retain power in the state.