2016
AGP allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2016 Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The alliance resulted in a BJP-led government in Assam.
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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Information
| Party Name | Asom Gana Parishad |
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| Founder | Prafulla Kumar Mahanta Bhrigu Kumar Phukan Biraj Kumar Sarma |
| Party Founded Date | 14 Oct 1985 |
| No. of MPs |
Loksabha : 1 Rajyasabha : 1 |
| Party Headquarters | AGP Complex, Gopinath Bordoloi Road, Ambari, Guwahati - 781001 |
| Party President | Atul Bora |
| Student Wing | Asom Chatra Parishad |
| Youth Wing | Asom Yuva Parishad |
| Women's Wing | Asom Mahila Parishad |
| Peasants Wing | Asom Krishak Parishad |
| Political Position | Right-wing |
| Website | agpofficial.in |
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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Timeline
AGP allied with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2016 Assam Legislative Assembly elections. The alliance resulted in a BJP-led government in Assam.
AGP has been a part of the BJP-led government since 2016, holding ministerial positions and influencing policies related to Assam\'s regional issues.
AGP lost the 2001 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, and Congress returned to power under the leadership of Tarun Gogoi.
AGP remained a regional opposition party between 2001 and 2016. It faced challenges maintaining its political relevance amidst the rise of national parties.
AGP returned to power in 1996 by winning the state assembly elections. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta assumed office as Chief Minister again.
During its second term, the AGP focused on industrial development, employment generation, and securing peace in the insurgency-torn state.
After the 1991 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, AGP became the principal opposition party as the Congress won a majority.
The AGP government was dismissed in 1990 due to political and administrative challenges, including insurgent pressure in Assam.
Asom Gana Parishad was formally established in Golaghat after the Assam Movement concluded with the Assam Accord. It united various regional political forces under its banner.
AGP won the Assam Legislative Assembly elections and formed the government. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta became the youngest Chief Minister of Assam.
During its first term, the AGP government worked on numerous socio-political issues concerning Assam, including tackling insurgency and implementing aspects of the Assam Accord.
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