Assam: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has said that he does not agree with the recent stand taken by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi regarding the ongoing talks on opposition seat-sharing in Assam. He said that the discussions on seat-sharing among opposition parties are still going on and will continue further.
Akhil Gogoi said that such important political talks should not be carried out openly through the media. He added that discussions about seat-sharing should not become a matter for daily news debate or television panel shows. He said that these matters should be handled through direct political talks among the concerned parties.
He also said that earlier, Gaurav Gogoi himself had said that discussions on seat-sharing should not be conducted through the media. Akhil Gogoi questioned why the same rule was not followed this time. He said that he could not accept this sudden change in approach.
Akhil Gogoi stated that all opposition parties should work together with patience and respect during the discussions. He said that if unity has to be achieved, then everyone should avoid public statements that may create confusion among workers and supporters.
The Raijor Dal leader said that the talks are still in progress and that no final decision has been made yet. He added that there should be more meetings and calm dialogue to reach an understanding. He said that the main goal should be to strengthen the opposition’s position in the coming elections.
He further said that the people of Assam expect responsible behaviour from political leaders. Therefore, he appealed that discussions should be done internally instead of being debated publicly.
Earlier, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi announced five major resolutions to realise this vision at a press conference held in New Delhi. As part of these resolutions, Gogoi emphasised giving priority to Assam’s economic development with a strong focus on balanced growth and rural development. He stated that the Congress has resolved to make all-out efforts to bring Assam’s health and education sectors—where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has failed—into the top five in the country. Gogoi also highlighted the need to remove political interference from the functioning of the Assam Police and other administrative institutions.
He further announced that in the New Year, initiatives would be taken to mentally strengthen the youth and to begin focused efforts for the upliftment of Assam’s sportspersons. Stating that the dream of building Bor Axom would be shaped through public consultation, Gogoi said the Congress would begin its work from the very start of the New Year and invited citizens to send their suggestions via email at natunaxom@natunaxom.com.
Gogoi said that although the Congress is considering contesting around 100 constituencies in the forthcoming elections, applications are open for all seats. In the 26 constituencies to be allotted to alliance partners, application fees submitted by Congress aspirants will be refunded. He added that discussions on alliances have begun and the final seat-sharing arrangement will be announced after consultations with all concerned parties.
On January 1, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) shared its plan for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Party president Gaurav Gogoi said that the Congress is working with a clear roadmap for development, governance and political unity in the state. He spoke about this at a press conference in New Delhi.
