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BJP allegedly forging secret pact with AIUDF over fear of Congress win in Assam bypoll, says Gaurav Gogoi
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi claimed the BJP is negotiating a covert alliance with the AIUDF to counter a possible Congress victory in an Assam by‑election.
In a recent statement, Congress legislator Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a clandestine arrangement with the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) ahead of an upcoming by‑poll in Assam. Gogoi said the move stems from the BJP's anxiety over a potential victory by the Congress candidate in the contested constituency.
The claim was reported by the Sikkim Express, which quoted Gogoi as asserting that the BJP’s strategy is driven by panic rather than a conventional electoral calculus. He did not disclose details of any formal agreement or the parties involved in the alleged talks.
No official response from the BJP or AIUDF has been recorded at the time of reporting. The by‑poll, triggered by a vacancy in the state assembly, remains a focal point for political maneuvering as parties vie for the seat.
Analysts note that any such covert alliance, if true, could reshape the dynamics of the contest, but verification of Gogoi's allegation is pending further statements from the concerned parties.
The claim was reported by the Sikkim Express, which quoted Gogoi as asserting that the BJP’s strategy is driven by panic rather than a conventional electoral calculus. He did not disclose details of any formal agreement or the parties involved in the alleged talks.
No official response from the BJP or AIUDF has been recorded at the time of reporting. The by‑poll, triggered by a vacancy in the state assembly, remains a focal point for political maneuvering as parties vie for the seat.
Analysts note that any such covert alliance, if true, could reshape the dynamics of the contest, but verification of Gogoi's allegation is pending further statements from the concerned parties.