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PM Modi Attends BJP Election Meet, Assam Poll Rallies Set for April

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the BJP's Central Election Committee meeting in Delhi, with senior leaders including Amit Shah present. Modi and Shah are scheduled to address multiple election rallies in Assam ahead of the single-phase polls on April 9. The BJP, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aiming for a third consecutive term against the Congress opposition. In a related development, former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP, citing issues with the Congress leadership.

Key Points: PM Modi at BJP Election Committee Meet, Assam Rally Schedule

  • PM Modi attends BJP election strategy meet
  • Modi, Shah to hold Assam rallies in April
  • Assam polls in single phase on April 9
  • Ex-Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP
  • BJP-led NDA seeks third term against Congress
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PM Modi attends BJP's Central Election Committee meeting

PM Modi attends BJP's Central Election Committee meeting. He and Amit Shah set for Assam rallies ahead of April 9 polls. Congress MP joins BJP.

PM Modi attends BJP's Central Election Committee meeting
"I think the list will be announced late tomorrow night or the next morning. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

New Delhi, March 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attended the Central Election Committee meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the BJP headquarters in the national capital.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, along with several other party leaders, were present at the meeting.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address three election rallies across Assam on April 1, 3 and 6, ahead of the upcoming state polls, as per sources.

Other than PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to attend several election events and hold multiple rallies in six regions of the country, sources said.

This comes after the Election Commission on Sunday announced elections in Assam for all 126 Assembly constituencies in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Assam will witness a fight between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and Congress for the 126-seat assembly. The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, will look to secure a third consecutive term, while the Congress aims to defeat the ruling party to return to power.

On Tuesday, Assam CM Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the BJP would announce its assembly poll candidates after a meeting of the party's Parliamentary Board and that the party's allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) will contest 26 and 11 seats respectively.

Assam has 126 assembly seats, and the BJP is expected to contest 89 seats."The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will contest 26 seats, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) 11 seats, and the BJP the remaining seats. Today, we had preliminary discussions regarding our party list. Tomorrow is our Parliamentary Board meeting. I think the list will be announced late tomorrow night or the next morning," Sarma told reporters in the national capital.

Earlier in the day, former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia.

Bordoloi has accused the Congress leadership of sidelining him, which led to the end of his lifelong association with the Congress party amid allegations of internal mistreatment.

He clarified that the resignation stemmed from "multiple issues" as opposed to a singular ticket allocation for the Assam Assembly elections.

"For me, getting a ticket was not a question of life and death. There were multiple issues. What was important for me was to hold my head high. The Congress party has given me a lot," he told the media.

"I want to make it very clear that I am in my second term in Lok Sabha, and there are another three years to go. I could have accepted the humiliation if I wanted to remain as an MP. But I decided to leave and work," he added.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the development work in Assam under CM Sarma, the constant focus on elections and political meetings feels overwhelming sometimes. I wish there was more daily reporting on issues like infrastructure projects or employment schemes, not just poll strategies. Just a thought.
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Aman W
Pradyut Bordoloi joining BJP shows the internal rift in Congress. When senior leaders feel sidelined, it speaks volumes about the party's management. BJP seems to be capitalizing on this very well. The election season is getting interesting! 🤔
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Sarah B
As someone following Indian politics, the strategic seat-sharing agreement in Assam is a smart move. Contesting 89 seats for BJP while giving allies their space shows a mature coalition approach. The Congress really needs to get its act together if it wants to be a credible alternative.
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Karthik V
Modiji's leadership is unmatched! From the CEC meeting to planning rallies, everything is so systematic. Assam has seen real development and peace in the last few years. Third term for BJP is almost certain. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
The article mentions "humiliation" felt by the ex-MP. Politics can be a tough space. Hope the focus remains on what's best for Assam's people - better roads, schools, and jobs. That's what should decide the vote, not just party symbols.

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