Setback for opposition block in Assam; CPI(M) names candidate for seat having Congress nominee
CPI(M) announces Manoranjan Talukdar as Barpeta candidate, challenging Congress-led opposition alliance. Suprakash Talukdar urges Congress to withdraw Abdul Khaleque. Deep Bayan is Congress candidate. UOFA, INDIA, AAP, CPI, AGP also contesting. AGP nominates Phani Bhusan Choudhury. AJP, UPPL seats undecided.