Question 2126

Which of the following political parties has been leading the 'Mahajot' in Assam against the ruling party, ahead of the 2021 Assembly Elections in the state?

Answer

Indian National Congress

Why?

The correct answer is Indian National Congress. Key Points 10-party 'Mahajot' is an alliance led by the Indian National Congress, ahead of the 2021 Assembly Elections in the state. The election saw the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retaining power with 75 seats. This is the first time a non-INC alliance won consecutive terms in the state. The Mahajot led by INC won 50 seats, increasing its tally from 26 in 2016. ​ Additional Information The Mahajot had six parties when it was formally announced on January 19, 2021. Now there are 10 parties in the Mahajot alliance. These were: the Congress. the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). the Communist Party of India, CPI (Marxist). the CPI (Marxist-Leninist). the Anchalik Gana Morcha. the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF). the Rashtriya Janata Dal. the Jimochayan (Deori) People’s Party, or JDPP. the Adivasi National Party (ANP).