Guwahati, March 5 -- Assam Minister and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Thursday said that seat-sharing talks with the BJP are underway, with discussions held with the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP representatives. A formal announcement is expected soon.

"Yesterday, we had a discussion with the BJP and the Chief Minister regarding seat sharing. We will announce it in a few days after a formal discussion," Bora said.

The seat-sharing talks are happening against a backdrop of significant political movement in the state: Three suspended Congress MLAs recently joined the BJP, increasing the ruling party's leverage and momentum.

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