Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to contest from his stronghold constituency of Jalukbari in the 2026 assembly elections, as the BJP released its candidate list for the upcoming polls.

A Congress debutant is set to contest against Himanta Biswa Sarma in Jalukbari, one of Assam's most prestigious constituencies, which Sarma has held for nearly 25 years.

Ahead of election results, attention is drawn to key electoral battles and prominent candidates in the Indian regions of Assam and Puducherry. These contests feature significant political figures and closely watched constituencies.

The Congress party has introduced new face Bidisha Neog to contest against Himanta Sarma in the closely watched Jalukbari constituency.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, a BJP candidate for the Jalukbari constituency, has filed an affidavit showing that he and his wife possess assets worth Rs 35 crore.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its initial list of 88 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, confirming that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari.

The Jorhat Assembly constituency in Assam has become the primary battleground for a high-stakes political contest between Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP and Gaurav Gogoi ahead of the 2026 elections.

Several constituencies in Assam are poised for high-stakes contests between the Congress and BJP, deemed crucial in the upcoming assembly polls.

Himanta Sarma, accompanied by his family, filed his nomination from the Jalukbari constituency for the Assam assembly polls, seeking re-election for a sixth consecutive term.

According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.