Himanta Rules Out Union Minister Margherita Will Contest Assam Poll
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Summary
Sarma said the party could consider Margherita’s candidature in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, but clarified that no proposal has been taken up to field him in the 2026 Assembly polls.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle (RSS)
Published Friday, 6 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right