Assam has witnessed a sharp fall in the number of candidates contesting the 2026 Assembly elections, with only 722 candidates across 126 constituencies—the lowest in nearly five decades. This trend has raised concerns about possible declining public engagement in electoral politics.
Several factors are cited, including dissatisfaction with political parties, repeated candidature of the same leaders, limited opportunities for youth, and rising financial costs of contesting elections. Issues like corruption allegations and negative campaigning may also be discouraging new entrants.
APSC Relevance: Important for electoral trends, democratic participation and political challenges in Assam.
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