Guwahati, Dec 1 (NationPress) As the political climate in Assam heats up in anticipation of the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress party is ramping up its efforts to unify the Opposition through a comprehensive alliance designed to provide a formidable challenge to the ruling BJP.

In recent weeks, senior leaders from Congress have engaged in a series of strategic discussions with like-minded parties, indicating a revitalized push to rejuvenate the INDIA coalition framework at the state level after a period of organizational adjustments.

Insider reports suggest that Congress is focusing on key issues such as rising unemployment, escalating prices, land rights issues, and what they term the “deterioration of democratic institutions” to rally both regional and national opposition parties onto a shared platform.

The party is optimistic that its recent outreach to the CPI(M), CPI, and various smaller ethnic-based parties will aid in forming a wider coalition, albeit with caution regarding seat-sharing negotiations in areas with significant minority populations.

In Assam, where the BJP-led alliance holds a notable organizational advantage, the most pressing challenge for the Opposition is to present a united front.

Congress representatives, including Lok Sabha MPs Gaurav Gogoi and Pradyut Bordoloi, have consistently emphasized that “only a unified and coordinated Opposition” can effectively counter the political machinery of the BJP.

The leadership believes that synchronized campaigns on matters such as the Uniform Civil Code, legislation regarding polygamy, delimitation, OBC status for various communities, and welfare for tea garden workers can yield cohesive electoral messaging.

Furthermore, the Congress is working to restore its grassroots presence, particularly in Upper Assam and the Barak Valley, regions where it has seen a significant decline in recent electoral contests.

During alliance discussions, the party is determined to ensure that anti-BJP votes remain consolidated, especially in constituencies with large minority, tribal, and labor populations.

Opposition leaders acknowledge that creating a stable alliance will necessitate compromises from all parties involved, considering differing regional priorities and ideological discrepancies.

However, with the political timeline tightening and the BJP signaling aggressive preparations for the 2026 elections, senior Congress officials affirm that the upcoming months will be pivotal for establishing the framework of what they aspire to be a “credible, broad democratic coalition” in Assam.