The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections 2026. The party’s chief, Badruddin Ajmal, will contest from the Binnakandi constituency. The second list includes 12 candidates, bringing the total number of seats for which AIUDF has announced nominees to 21. Earlier, on March 9, the party released its first list covering nine constituencies. The announcement comes as political parties finalize their strategies ahead of the April 9 polls, with counting scheduled for May 4.
Key Candidates and Community Representation
The second list predominantly features Muslim candidates, reflecting AIUDF’s traditional voter base, but four Hindu candidates have also been given tickets. These include Jamsher Talukdar from Golakganj, Musukha Basumatari from Bijni, Mukut Das from Raha (SC), and Dr. Anoop Das Talukdar from Ram Krishna Nagar (SC). Other candidates in the list include Hafiz Bashir Ahmed (Goalpara East), Nazrul Haque (Dhubri), Mazibur Rahman (Dalgown), Ashraful Hussain (Chenga), Abdul Aziz (Samaguri), Shihab Uddin (Karimganj South), and Imdad Hussain (Chamaria). The party is strategically positioning its candidates across key constituencies to consolidate support among its core voter base while appealing to a broader electorate.
Support for Anti-BJP Alliance
AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam has stated that the party will support a BJP-opposition coalition in Assam. He criticized both the previous Congress government and the current BJP-led NDA administration for failing to address public grievances. “We want an anti-BJP government in Assam and aim to be part of it,” Islam said. He emphasized that under such a government, the party would focus on resolving issues in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, ensuring development reaches local communities. The party also called for secular parties to secure as many seats as possible to strengthen opposition unity.
Assam Elections 2026 and Strategic Alliances
With the 126-member Assam Assembly elections approaching, AIUDF’s second list demonstrates its continued political strategy to remain a key player in state politics. The party is positioning itself as a major force within the anti-BJP alliance while balancing representation among religious and social communities. By announcing its candidates early, AIUDF aims to consolidate voter support and strengthen its bargaining position within the Opposition coalition. The focus on governance priorities like education, health, and road connectivity reflects the party’s attempt to resonate with voters concerned about development and accountability in Assam.
