Assam CM Says BJP Candidate List Awaits Poll Date Announcement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the BJP will declare its list of candidates immediately after the Election Commission announces the poll dates. He asserted the party is fully prepared with its strategy and that candidate selection will be based on winnability and public acceptance. Sarma stated the party must assume the opposition will unite but remains confident due to its development work and grassroots outreach. He expressed optimism that the people of Assam will once again repose faith in the current leadership.

Key Points: BJP Candidate List After Poll Dates: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

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  • Candidate list after EC announcement
  • Focus on winnability and performance
  • Confidence despite opposition unity attempts
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BJP's candidate list to be declared after announcement of poll dates: Assam CM

Assam CM Himanta Sarma states BJP will announce candidates immediately after Election Commission declares poll dates, expressing confidence in party's preparedness.

"Once the election dates are announced, we will declare our candidates without any delay. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, Feb 13

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the BJP will announce its list of candidates immediately after the Election Commission declares the dates for the upcoming polls.

Speaking to reporters in Udalguri, the Chief Minister asserted that the party is fully prepared for the elections and is moving ahead with a clear strategy. Sarma said that political developments in the opposition camp will not delay or alter the ruling party's roadmap.

"Once the election dates are announced, we will declare our candidates without any delay," he said, adding that early clarity will help the party strengthen its grassroots outreach and organisational work.

Referring to attempts at opposition unity, the Chief Minister said the ruling party must always assume that the opposition will fight the elections in a united manner.

"We have to move forward believing that opposition unity will take shape," Sarma told reporters, underlining that electoral preparedness should not be based on speculation or political uncertainty.

He stated that the government and the party are confident of their performance, citing development initiatives, infrastructure expansion, and welfare schemes implemented over the past few years.

According to Sarma, these works have created a strong connection between the government and the people, particularly in rural and tribal areas.

The Chief Minister also emphasised that the party's focus remains on governance and public service rather than political calculations.

He said that the government will continue to prioritise development, law and order, and the welfare of all sections of society in the run-up to the elections.

Sarma noted that organisational strengthening at the booth level has been completed in most constituencies and that feedback from ground-level workers is continuously being reviewed. He said candidate selection will be based on winnability, performance, and public acceptance.

The Chief Minister dismissed suggestions that opposition strategies would pose a major challenge, stating that the ruling party is confident of securing a fresh mandate.

He added that the electorate will judge parties based on their work and credibility rather than political alliances.

Reiterating his confidence, Sarma said the party is ready to face the elections whenever they are announced, and expressed optimism that the people of Assam will once again repose faith in the present leadership and its vision for the state's future.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to hear the focus is on governance and development work. The infrastructure projects in Assam, especially in rural areas, have been visible. Hope candidate selection truly is based on performance and not just party loyalty. 🤞
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Aman W
"We have to move forward believing that opposition unity will take shape" – this is a smart line. It shows they are not taking the opposition lightly, which is how it should be. Overconfidence can be costly in Indian elections.
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Sarah B
While the confidence is notable, I hope this doesn't lead to complacency on the ground. Voters are ultimately judging on issues like price rise and employment, not just political strategy. The opposition's unity, or lack thereof, will be a major factor.
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Karthik V
As someone from a tribal area, I can say some welfare schemes have reached us. But the real test is sustainable development. Hope the candidate list has strong local faces who understand our issues, not just parachuted leaders.
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Nikhil C
The BJP's election machinery is always well-oiled. Announcing candidates late is a classic tactic to keep rivals guessing and control the narrative. Sarma is a master strategist for the region. The opposition really needs to get its act together fast.

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