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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Seeks Fourth Term from Jagiroad After Temple Prayers

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika offered prayers at Deosal Temple before filing his nomination to contest the Jagiroad assembly seat for a fourth term. He expressed gratitude to his party leadership and appealed for public support to strengthen the BJP and empower Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also filed his nomination, seeking re-election from the Jalukbari constituency. The state will go to polls on April 9 for its 126-seat assembly, with results declared on May 4.

Key Points: Assam Elections: Pijush Hazarika Files Nomination from Jagiroad

  • Hazarika seeks fourth term as MLA
  • Faces Congress' three-time MLA Babul Das
  • CM Himanta Sarma files from Jalukbari
  • Assam polls scheduled for April 9
  • BJP-led NDA won 75 seats in 2021
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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika offers prayer at Deosal Temple before filing nomination from Jagiroad

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika offers prayers, files nomination for fourth term from Jagiroad. CM Himanta Sarma also files from Jalukbari.

"I appeal to the people... to empower Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to bless Himanta Biswa Sarma - Pijush Hazarika"

Guwahati, March 20

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Friday offered prayers at the Deosal Temple in Morigaon district before filing his nomination from Jagiroad for the state assembly elections.

Speaking with ANI, Hazarika expressed his gratitude to the party leadership for giving him the opportunity to contest the election for the fourth time.

"I am thankful to my senior leaders for giving me the opportunity to file my nomination. I have already served three terms as a legislator in the Assembly, and if I win this time, it will be my fourth term," he said.

"I appeal to the people to give us your support, to strengthen the BJP, to empower Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to bless Himanta Biswa Sarma for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister," he added.

Hazarika, a three-time MLA, was elected from Jagiroad in the 2016 and 2021 assembly elections. He contested and won the 2011 assembly election from Raha constituency.

The Assam Minister will face Congress' Babul Das, who has served as MLA from Jagiroad constituency three times, winning 1996, 2001 and 2006 assembly election.

Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will also file his nomination from Jalukbari Assembly constituency. Himanta Biswa Sarma is a five-time MLA from Jalukbari. First elected in 2001, he served three terms in Congress before his famous switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2016.

Sarma is looking to retain his seat as he eyes a second term as Assam Chief Minister.

Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly on April 9. The counting of votes will be done on May 4.

In 2021, the NDA, comprising the BJP, AGP and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), had won 75 seats, with the BJP alone winning 60 seats. The Congress and AIUDF had formed a grand alliance along with the BPF and the communist parties, but the alliance performed poorly with just 16 seats out of 126.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While respecting traditions is important, I hope the focus remains on development issues like infrastructure, jobs, and education in Jagiroad. Voters should judge on work done, not just symbolic gestures.
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Rohit P
Interesting contest! Babul Das is a seasoned Congress leader too. Voters have a real choice here. Hope the campaign stays on issues and doesn't get personal. Assam needs stable governance.
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Priya S
The BJP's strategy of combining development with cultural roots seems strong. Himanta Sarma's work is appreciated. But a strong opposition is healthy for democracy. Let's see what Congress offers this time.
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Vikram M
Filing nomination after temple visit is a common practice, but I wish more leaders would also visit local markets or schools on such days. Connect with people directly, not just through rituals. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
The 2021 results show a clear mandate. Hope the focus this election is on completing ongoing projects in Assam, especially flood management and improving connectivity in the state. That's the real blessing people need.

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