Speaking at a public programme in Dimoria, Kamrup Metropolitan district, Sarma said the alliance’s prospects have improved significantly. He explained that the NDA earlier expected to win around 90 seats. He added that constituency delimitation increased the potential tally by 13 to 15 seats.

The BJP is contesting the elections with three regional allies. These include the Asom Gana Parishad, United People’s Party Liberal, and Bodoland People’s Front. Formal seat-sharing discussions among NDA partners are still ongoing.

Congress has stepped up its campaign by appointing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as chairperson of the Assam screening committee. She will oversee candidate selection, alliance decisions, and election strategy. Her appointment has raised political stakes in the state.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said the party will contest 100 seats. He said remaining seats will go to allies like Raijor Dal and Assam Jatiya Parishad. He also confirmed AIUDF will stay out of the opposition alliance. Major contest.

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In a post on X, Gogoi said the deaths of elephants following the train collision were deeply disturbing. He stressed that such tragedies reflect shrinking natural habitats and disrupted wildlife corridors. According to him, rapid and poorly planned development has reduced forest cover across Assam.

Gogoi said traditional elephant migration routes now face repeated obstructions. He added that ecological safeguards often get ignored during infrastructure expansion. He blamed the situation on a lack of foresight and accountability in governance.

The Congress leader urged policymakers to prioritise people, communities, and the environment over short-term economic gains. He warned that ignoring this balance will increase ecological damage and social costs in Assam.

The accident occurred early morning on the Jamunamukh–Kampur section of the Lumding division under Northeast Frontier Railway. The Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express struck a herd of elephants. The collision derailed the engine and five coaches. Seven elephants died, while passengers remained unharmed.

Senior railway officials reached the site quickly and began restoration work. Further reviews of safety measures are expected.

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