UPPL Unveils Candidate List for Assam Assembly Elections Amid Uncertainty

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, revealing nominees for seven constituencies. Amid uncertainty regarding its alliance with the NDA, the party aims to contest in 15 constituencies. Key figures include sitting MLA Lawrence Islary and party president Pramod Boro. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has initiated the transfer of IAS officers as District Election Officers in preparation for the elections, emphasizing the need for election neutrality. This reshuffle is part of efforts to ensure a fair electoral process in the state.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2026, 10:44 IST

UPPL Announces Candidates for Upcoming Elections

Kokrajhar, March 17: In light of ongoing discussions regarding the United People’s Party Liberal's (UPPL) participation in the forthcoming Assam Assembly elections under the NDA banner, the party has disclosed its initial list of candidates for the 2026 elections, naming nominees for seven constituencies.

The UPPL aims to contest in a total of 15 constituencies and has revealed the names for seven seats during a press briefing at its Kokrajhar headquarters on Monday.

Among the candidates, incumbent Kokrajhar MLA Lawrence Islary has been renominated.

Party president Pramod Boro will run from Tamulpur, while Aninda Basumatary is set to contest from Gossaigaon.

Other candidates include Raju Kumar Narzary from Dotma, Nerson Boro from Bhergaon, former ABSU president Dipen Boro from Udalguri, and three-time MLA Kamalsing Narzary from Bijni.

During the press conference, UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary expressed optimism about the party's future.

“We are confident of securing a strong mandate from the people. Our candidates embody grassroots leadership and reflect the aspirations of the region,” he stated.

The party confirmed that it will announce the remaining candidates for other constituencies in due time.

In a related development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has mandated the transfer and appointment of several IAS officers as District Election Officers (DEOs) in Assam in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections.

As per the directive, P Uday Praveen (IAS-2016) has been assigned as DEO of Kokrajhar, Srishti Singh (IAS-2021) in Majuli, Kimnei Changsan (IAS-2014) in Baksa, Madhusudan Nath (IAS-2014) in Chirang, and Jay Vikash (IAS-2021) in Udalguri.

The Commission has issued stringent instructions for compliance.

“The Government of Assam is instructed to implement these postings immediately and provide a compliance report regarding the officers' joining by 3:00 PM on March 17, 2026,” the order specified.

It further stressed the importance of election neutrality.

“Officers who have been transferred out shall not be assigned to any election-related duties until the election process is completed,” the directive noted.

This reshuffle is viewed as part of the ECI’s initiative to ensure free and fair elections throughout the state.