Sribhumi, March 23 -- All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sushmita Dev said that the party will contest 23 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, emphasising a broad-based representation across regions and communities.

Speaking to ANI, Dev said on Sunday that the party has ensured representation from diverse caste, community, and linguistic groups to send a message of inclusivity.

"All India Trinamool Congress is contesting on 23 seats under the leadership of our leader, Mamata Banerjee. We have given five candidates in the Barak Valley, we have given candidates in Upper Assam, Lower Assam, Middle Assam, and also in Bodoland, which is part of Lower Assam. And we have given tickets t...