NEW DELHI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma proclaimed on Monday that the Congress social gathering can be fully eradicated from the state of Assam by the 12 months 2026. Throughout a press interplay in Biswanath, Sarma confidently acknowledged that the longer term seemed bleak for Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and his followers. “Voting for the Congress social gathering means voting for Rahul Gandhi; voting for BJP means voting for Narendra Modi. Those that love Narendra Modi and imagine that India will develop into Viswaguru will vote for the BJP on this election. Those that imagine within the management of Rahul Gandhi, additionally know that their future is darkish. Even Rahul Gandhi’s future can also be darkish and his followers’ future is darker,” CM Sarma mentioned whereas talking to reporters at Biswanath on Monday.
Biswanath | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, “Voting for Congress social gathering means voting for Rahul Gandhi, voting for BJP means voting for PM Narendra Modi. Those that love PM Modi and imagine that India will develop into Viswaguru will vote for BJP on this election. Those that imagine in… pic.twitter.com/Xp8kgnoRoB
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Stark Selection For Voters
Sarma emphasised the stark alternative going through voters, framing it as a choice between supporting Rahul Gandhi and the Congress or backing Narendra Modi and the BJP. He steered that those that believed in PM Modi’s management and India’s potential to develop into a “Viswaguru” (world chief) would solid their votes for the BJP.
Congress’ Erosion In Assam
Highlighting current developments, Sarma pointed to a major erosion throughout the Congress ranks, with many leaders and employees defecting to the BJP and AGP (Asom Gana Parishad). He expressed confidence that this pattern would proceed, bolstering the BJP’s place within the state.
Sarma additional speculated on management transitions throughout the political panorama, predicting that Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhupen Kumar Borah would be a part of the BJP in early 2025. He hinted on the potential defection of different Trinamool Congress members to the BJP as nicely.
Reflecting on the present political dynamics, Sarma likened the Assam Congress to a “mounted deposit” beneath the BJP’s management, suggesting that they may very well be mobilized as wanted. He additionally asserted the BJP’s dominance over most political dynasties within the state.
Sarma’s remarks got here amid ongoing political maneuvering, as he met with BJP candidate Ranjit Dutta for the Sonitpur parliamentary constituency. With the Lok Sabha elections in Assam scheduled throughout three levels in April and Might, political strategizing is in full swing.
Previous Elections In Assam
Within the backdrop of Sarma’s assertions lies the backdrop of previous electoral performances. Within the Lok Sabha elections of 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) secured 7 of the 14 seats in Assam. Each the Congress and the All India United Democratic Entrance (AIUDF) claimed three seats every. In the course of the 2019 elections, the BJP elevated its seat depend to 9, whereas the Congress maintained its three seats, and the AIUDF gained a single seat.
Elections within the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of Assam are scheduled to happen in three levels, with polling days set for April 19, April 26, and Might 7.
