India, Jan. 23 -- With Assam preparing for the Legislative Assembly elections expected in April-May 2026, the Indian National Congress (INC) has begun a series of zonal party conventions to strengthen its organisation and sharpen its election strategy. The conventions started on January 21 and will be held at six locations across the state till January 28. Through this exercise, the party has formally begun its campaign to return to power and challenge the BJP-led government headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The conventions are being organised by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) under its president Gaurav Gogoi with support from AICC General Secretary Jitendra Singh. Leaders and workers from district, block, mandal...