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Assam Election: Mood for Change Sweeping State, Says Akhil Gogoi

Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong confidence that the ruling BJP will be unseated in the Assam assembly elections, citing a widespread public mood for change. He predicted a personal victory margin exceeding 50,000 votes from the Sivasagar constituency. Gogoi also referenced a reported attack on a Bharatiya Kisan Sangh leader and urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to maintain calm during the political transition. He further alleged his electoral opponent has a criminal background.

Key Points: Assam Election: Akhil Gogoi Predicts BJP Ouster

  • Gogoi predicts BJP ouster
  • Confident of winning Sivasagar by 50k+ votes
  • Alleges attack on BKS leader
  • Urges CM to maintain calm
  • Claims rival has criminal background
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Mood for change sweeping across Assam, says Cong ally Akhil Gogoi

Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi asserts a strong public mood for change in Assam, predicting the BJP will be voted out and the opposition will form government.

"There is a strong mood for change across Assam. - Akhil Gogoi"

Guwahati, April 9

As Assam voted on Thursday to elect members to its 126-seat Legislative Assembly, Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi expressed strong optimism about a political shift in the state, asserting that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party would be unseated.

Addressing reporters, Gogoi said that public sentiment was clearly turning against the incumbent government, citing widespread dissatisfaction among voters. "There is a strong mood for change across Assam. People are unhappy with the BJP government and are determined to bring in a new government. It is certain that the BJP will be voted out and the opposition will form the next government," he said.

The Sivasagar constituency candidate also voiced confidence in his own electoral prospects, predicting a substantial victory margin. "I am confident of winning from Sivasagar by more than 50,000 votes. The people are eager for change, and that is visible in the turnout and enthusiasm," he added.

Gogoi also lauded voters for their active participation in the democratic process, congratulating them for coming out in large numbers to cast their ballots.

Referring to a reported incident of violence on the eve of polling, Gogoi alleged that Bidyut Saikia, General Secretary of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) in Assam, was attacked in Sivasagar on Wednesday.

He claimed that Saikia is currently undergoing treatment at Dibrugarh Medical College and Hospital.

While details of the incident remain limited, Gogoi urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to maintain calm in the face of rising tensions. "I request the Chief Minister to stay calm. Political transitions often lead to tensions, and this time too, there will be a change in government," he said.

Highlighting his own political track record, Gogoi described himself as one of the most active legislators in Assam.

He also levelled serious allegations against his opponent, claiming that the rival candidate in Sivasagar has a criminal background, though no official confirmation has been made regarding the accusation.

The Raijor Dal has a seat-sharing arrangement with the Congress party, which left 11 constituencies for it. However, the allies are also having a friendly contest in two seats.

- IANS

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Priya S
I appreciate his confidence, but predicting a 50,000-vote margin sounds a bit overconfident. Elections are unpredictable. Also, making allegations about a rival's criminal background without official confirmation is not a good look. We need clean politics, not just claims.
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Rohit P
The reported violence is concerning. No matter which party you support, elections should be peaceful. Hope the authorities investigate the attack on Saikia properly. Democracy is about ballots, not brawls.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's interesting to see the Congress and regional parties forming alliances. This seat-sharing strategy could be a game-changer. The "friendly contest" in two seats shows the complexities of coalition politics in India.
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Vikram M
Change is needed, but is the opposition truly united and ready to govern? The BJP has delivered on some infrastructure projects. We need to weigh options carefully, not just vote out of anger. The future of Assam is at stake.
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Kavya N
High voter turnout is always a good sign for democracy! People are engaged. Whether it leads to a change or not, the fact that citizens are participating actively gives me hope for the state. Let the best team win! 🇮🇳

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