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BJP-AGP Seat Sharing Finalized for Assam Polls, Says CM Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the finalization of the seat-sharing arrangement between the BJP and its ally, the Asom Gana Parishad, for the upcoming elections. The proposal has been forwarded to the party's national leadership in Delhi for final approval. Sarma also detailed the concluded seat distribution for the Bodoland Territorial Region, where the BPF will contest 11 seats and the BJP four. He added that the BJP is in the final stages of candidate selection and expressed satisfaction with the public response to the party's 'Jana Ashirwad Yatra'.

Key Points: BJP-AGP Seat Deal Finalized for Assam Elections

  • BJP-AGP seat pact finalized
  • Proposal sent to central leadership
  • BPF to contest 11 BTR seats
  • BJP candidate list to be announced soon
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Seat sharing formula with Asom Gana Parishad finalised, says Himanta Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Sarma announces BJP-AGP seat-sharing formula is finalized and sent to central leadership for approval ahead of state polls.

"The seat-sharing talks with the Asom Gana Parishad have been finalised. Everything has been sent to Delhi for approval. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 9

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that seat-sharing talks between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Asom Gana Parishad for the upcoming elections have been finalised, with the proposal sent to the party's central leadership for approval.

Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that the final agreement on seat distribution has already been worked out at the state level and the details have been forwarded to the BJP's national leadership.

"The seat-sharing talks with the Asom Gana Parishad have been finalised. Everything has been sent to Delhi for approval," the Chief Minister said.

He also informed that Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia will soon travel to the national capital to meet the party's central leadership regarding the finalisation of the arrangements.

According to Sarma, discussions have also been concluded regarding seat distribution in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). He said that the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) will contest in 11 seats in the region, while the BJP will field candidates in four constituencies.

"In Bodoland, the BPF will contest in 11 seats and the BJP will fight in four seats," Sarma stated.

The Chief Minister further indicated that the BJP is in the final stages of selecting its candidates and that the party's candidate list will be announced shortly. Sarma also expressed satisfaction over the response to the BJP's ongoing 'Jana Ashirwad Yatra', stating that the public turnout has been overwhelming.

"People have come out tremendously in the Jana Ashirwad Yatra. The response from the public has been overwhelming," he said.

The BJP has intensified its political outreach across Assam ahead of the upcoming elections, with senior leaders participating in the yatra and interacting with people across several districts of the state.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Finalising seat sharing is one thing, but will this alliance actually address the real issues like unemployment and flood management? We need concrete plans, not just political arithmetic. The 'Jana Ashirwad Yatra' should focus on promises they can keep.
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Arun Y
The Bodoland arrangement seems fair, giving BPF the majority of seats there. Local parties understand local issues best. Hope this brings lasting peace and more development to the BTR region. 🤞
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Sarah B
Watching from outside, it's impressive how efficiently the BJP manages its alliances. Sarma seems to have a firm grip on the state's politics. The early finalisation prevents internal friction that opposition parties often face.
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Karthik V
Hope the candidate selection is based on merit and work, not just loyalty. We need MLAs who will be accessible and work on the ground, not just during election season. The yatra's turnout is good, but delivery on past promises matters more.
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Meera T
As a voter, my main concern is development and security. If this alliance can continue the work on infrastructure and keep the state peaceful, they have my support. Let's see what their manifesto offers this time.

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