Assam Election 2026: Big blow to Badruddin Ajmal, AIUDF number 2 leader Aminul Islam joins Congress.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Just before the Assam Assembly elections 2026, a big stir has been seen in the politics of the state. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) senior leader and Mankachar MLA Aminul Islam officially joined the Congress on Wednesday. This step of Islam, who was once considered the most trusted confidante of Badruddin Ajmal and the second most powerful leader in the party, is being considered a big loss for AIUDF. Revenge after expulsion from the party. Aminul Islam was expelled from AIUDF for 6 years only last month. He was accused of anti-party activities and controversial statements. Since his expulsion, speculations were rife about his next move. On Wednesday, he chose to side with ‘Haath’ in the presence of senior Congress leaders in Delhi. Congress hopes that his arrival will further strengthen the party’s position on minority dominated seats. Now the contest on Mankachar seat will be interesting. Aminul Islam represents Mankachar assembly constituency. With his joining Congress, there are now possibilities of a triangular contest on this seat. On one side is the ruling alliance (BJP-AGP), on the other side AIUDF will try to save its existence, while Aminul Islam will now come under the Congress flag to prove his hold. Schedule of Assam Assembly Elections 2026: This time the competition on 126 seats of Assam is very tough. According to the Election Commission, the important dates are as follows: Voting: April 9, 2026 (in a single phase) Results: May 4, 2026 While the NDA under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is claiming to form the government for the third time, the Congress is trying to return to power by bringing opposition unity on a large scale and adding influential local leaders.