India, May 4 -- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Assam's Minister for Agriculture and Horticulture, Atul Bora, is contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from his sitting seat of Bokakhat. As the chief of the BJP's primary regional ally, Bora is a central figure in the NDA's bid to secure a historic third consecutive term, positioning himself as a bridge between Assamese regionalism and national developmental goals.

Bora's political journey reached a major milestone in the Sarma-led cabinet, where he has handled heavy portfolios including Agriculture, Excise, and the Implementation of the Assam Accord. On the campaign trail, he has framed the 2026 election as a mandate for "stability and progress," urging voters to reject the ...