The political parties are leaving no stone unturned ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections. elections to the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly is likely to be held in April this year. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) which is one of the key party in the state will reportedly contest in as many as 20 to 25 seats.
A meeting between AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi took this decision. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal and Rahul Gandhi also reportedly brought an end to the discussions on seat sharing arrangements between both parties during the meeting. Both the leaders also reportedly discussed the formulation of a Common Minimum Programme during the meeting.
The AIUDF has also cleared the air over a speculated rift in alliance with the Congress party over seat-sharing. The AIUDF has said that it will under no circumstances will break ties with the Congress party.
Earlier, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday claimed that the Congress and its allies will win over 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly polls in Assam, where the ruling BJP has set a similar target.
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