Congress gains in Assam's Muslim-majority constituencies as AIUDF collapses

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Congress won significantly in Assam's Muslim-dominated seats in the 2026 Assembly elections. This shift is largely attributed to the collapse of the AIUDF, leading many Muslim voters to consolidate behind Congress as the primary challenger to the BJP. The election also saw the BJP consolidating Hindu votes, with delimitation further polarizing constituencies along religious lines.


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