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"Meanwhile, Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) convener Upamanyu Hazarika described the alliance between AGP and BJP as 'politics of convenience. Our stand to oppose the Citizenship Bill has not changed but we have decided to resolve the issue through consensus and consultations with BJP. "BJP will announce its list of candidates on March 16 and likewise AGP will announce its list separately. It got a fresh lease of life after striking an alliance with BJP in 2016. In 2001, Mahanta was instrumental in putting together AGP's alliance with BJP for the first time..