Overview
- AJP released its manifesto and a vision document for the 2026 Assam Assembly election, saying the top goal is to protect Assam’s political future.
- The party argued past claims of a self-reliant Assam fell short, pointing to deficit budgets and greater dependence on the central government.
- The platform highlights an “Assam First” agenda that includes a push to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act in the state, a review of the NRC, tighter India–Bangladesh border controls, and voter rolls free of illegal immigrants.
- Economic plans call for outcome-based budgeting, higher royalties on local resources, sector roadmaps to raise local production, and support for farmers, tea garden workers, health care, and flood control.
- AJP also named its first candidates for the single-phase April 9 vote, with president Lurinjyoti Gogoi running from Khowang, as the party contests as part of a six-party opposition bloc against the BJP-led government seeking a third term, with results due May 4.