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Assam CM Claims "Only Infiltrators" Back Congress as Poll Battle Heats Up

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led opposition, claiming the people of Assam are wholly with the BJP except for what he termed "Bangladeshi infiltrators." He asserted that the Congress has no agenda and cannot form a government in India. In response, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said there is tremendous public enthusiasm to uproot the BJP's "politics of fear" and imagine a new Assam. Polling for the state's 126 assembly constituencies is scheduled for April 9.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma vs Congress' Gogoi in Heated Poll Rhetoric

  • Assam CM claims Congress has no agenda
  • Sarma says only "infiltrators" back opposition
  • Gogoi cites public enthusiasm for change
  • Polling for 126 seats on April 9
  • NDA won 75 seats in 2021 assembly polls
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"People with BJP, except Bangladeshi infiltrators": Assam CM hits out at Congress as Gogoi eyes change

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says people are with BJP except "Bangladeshi infiltrators," while Congress' Gaurav Gogoi vows to uproot the government.

"People are completely with the BJP, except Bangladeshi infiltrators. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 26

While Congress-led opposition alliance vows to oust the Assam Chief Minister and the BJP-led NDA government from power in the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the Opposition has no agenda and the people of the state are completely with the ruling party, except "Bangladeshi infiltrators".

The Assam Chief Minister on Wednesday said that they (Congress-led opposition alliance) have no agenda, because in the last 60 years, what they have provided the people have seen.

"We have completely turned around Assam. Today, people are seeing a new Assam, based on our strong culture and heritage. People are completely with the BJP, except Bangladeshi infiltrators. No local indigenous Indian people will vote for Congress," Sarma said.

He further said, "Who wants to go to Congress? Congress can't form its government in India, they can form it in Pakistan. Then how can I go to Congress? Congress can never form the government in India. When Congress's government will form that will be in either Pakistan or Bangladesh."

On the other hand, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi, who leads the Opposition alliance, said that there is tremendous enthusiasm among the people because they can see that they are getting a historic opportunity to uproot the 10-year BJP government.

"The government here practices politics of fear, and an opportunity is being provided to break free from it, and we stand with the people. The enthusiasm is for change. People are, in a way, imagining a new Assam," Gaurav Gogoi said.

Polling for all 126 constituencies in Assam will be held on April 9, with counting scheduled for May 4, as announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

In the 2021 assembly elections, the NDA, comprising the BJP, AGP and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), 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.

Voter turnout was as high as 86.2 per cent with over 2. 2 crore registered voters in 2021.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I support strong border security, labeling all opposition voters as "infiltrators" is not right. It creates unnecessary fear and division. We are a democracy, and people have the right to choose without being branded. The focus should be on issues, not inflammatory rhetoric. 🙏
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Rohit P
Gogoi is right about the enthusiasm for change! After 10 years, people are tired of the same old politics of polarization. We need a government that talks about jobs, education, and healthcare for ALL Assamese people, not just divides us between "infiltrators" and others.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the language used here is quite harsh. Comparing a mainstream national party to Pakistan is not statesmanlike. Elections should be about competing visions for development, not this. Hoping for a more issue-based debate as polling day approaches.
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Vikram M
The 86% voter turnout last time shows how passionate Assam is about its future. This time, the choice is clear: stability and continued development with BJP, or going back to the chaotic alliances of the past. The results in 2021 spoke volumes.
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Kavya N
Himanta Biswa Sarma sir speaks the hard truth. The Congress and AIUDF alliance has always compromised on the issue of illegal immigration to secure votes, putting the identity and resources of indigenous communities at risk. It's time to protect what is ours. Jai Assam! 🇮🇳

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