India, March 19 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, signalling a calibrated mix of continuity and strategic reshuffle across key constituencies.

Announced by the party's central leadership, the list spans a wide range of seats, including major urban centres, tribal regions, and politically sensitive districts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again been fielded from Jalukbari, a constituency widely regarded as a BJP stronghold.

Several senior leaders and ministers have been retained, including Chandramohan Patowary (Tihu), Ranjeet Kumar Dass (Bhowanipur-Sorbhog), and Pijush Hazarika (Jagiroad), indicating the party's reliance ...