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BJP to Announce Assam Poll Candidates After Feb 25, Focus on Youth & Women

The Bharatiya Janata Party will announce its list of candidates for the Assam elections after February 25. State president Dilip Saikia stated the party is emphasizing the selection of capable youth leaders and women candidates. The final list is undergoing extensive consultation and will require central leadership approval before release. This strategy aims to consolidate support and project a forward-looking image ahead of the polls.

Key Points: BJP Assam Candidate List After Feb 25, Youth & Women Focus

  • Candidate list after Feb 25
  • Emphasis on youth leaders
  • Focus on women candidates
  • List sent to central leadership
  • Inclusive ticket distribution
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Assam polls: BJP to release candidate list after Feb 25

BJP to release Assam election candidates after Feb 25, emphasizing youth leaders and women candidates, says state president Dilip Saikia.

"BJP has always believed in giving opportunities to capable young leaders... - Dilip Saikia"

Guwahati, Feb 12

The Bharatiya Janata Party will announce its list of candidates for the upcoming Assam elections after February 25, with a strong emphasis on youth leaders and women candidates, state BJP president Dilip Saikia said on Thursday.

Addressing reporters here, Saikia said the party's candidate selection process is in its final stages and that extensive consultations are being held at multiple levels of the organisation.

He indicated that the BJP is keen to provide greater representation to the younger generation while also ensuring adequate participation of women in the electoral contest.

"BJP has always believed in giving opportunities to capable young leaders who have worked for the organisation and the people. This time too, the party will field several candidates from the youth generation," Saikia said.

He added that women candidates would also be given due importance, in line with the party's stated commitment to women's empowerment.

According to party sources, the BJP's state election committee has already held several rounds of discussions, evaluating factors such as organisational work, public acceptance, performance in previous elections and feedback from grassroots workers.

The final list will be sent to the central leadership for approval before being made public.

Saikia also underlined that the BJP's approach to ticket distribution would be inclusive and balanced, ensuring representation from different sections of society.

"Our aim is to select candidates who can effectively represent the aspirations of the people and strengthen the party's position," he said.

Political observers believe that the BJP's emphasis on youth and women reflects its broader strategy to consolidate its support base and project a forward-looking image ahead of the polls.

The party is expected to field a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces in a bid to counter the Opposition's narrative.

The announcement of the candidate list after February 25 is likely to set the tone for the BJP's election campaign, with the party preparing for an extensive outreach programme across the state in the coming weeks.

As the countdown to the elections gathers pace, attention remains focused on the BJP's final list, which is expected to offer key signals about the party's priorities and electoral strategy.

- IANS

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Priya S
Promising women's empowerment is one thing, delivering it is another. Let's see how many tickets actually go to women candidates. The last-minute list release is a classic strategy to manage internal dissent. Hope the final list is truly inclusive.
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Rohit P
Youth representation is crucial for the future of the state. But experience also matters. Need a balanced ticket with both young leaders and seasoned politicians who understand Assam's complex issues like development and cultural preservation.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the emphasis on a "forward-looking image" is smart politics. The candidate list will be the first real test of their campaign promises. The delay until Feb 25 suggests some tough negotiations are happening behind the scenes.
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Vikram M
Hope they give tickets to people who have actually worked for the public and the party organization, not just those with money or influence. Grassroots feedback is key. Jai Assam! 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to say this sounds like the same pre-election script every party uses. "Youth", "women", "inclusive". The proof will be in the final list. I'll wait to see the names before getting excited. Actions speak louder than press conferences.

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