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TMC Targets 23 Assam Seats, Focuses on Public Issues Over CM Race

The All India Trinamool Congress will contest 23 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Party leader Sushmita Dev stated the candidate list ensures representation from diverse regions and communities to send a message of inclusivity. While acknowledging the party may not form a government alone, she outlined a focus on key public issues like erosion and electricity prices as part of a common minimum programme. Dev expressed confidence in strong candidates for 10-15 of the contested seats.

Key Points: TMC to Contest 23 Seats in Assam, Says Sushmita Dev

  • Contesting 23 Assam seats
  • Broad caste & community representation
  • Focus on public issues, not CM post
  • Strong candidates in 10-15 seats
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Trinamool Congress to contest 23 seats in Assam, focus on public issues: Sushmita Dev

TMC leader Sushmita Dev announces party will contest 23 Assam seats, focusing on public issues like erosion and electricity prices, not just forming government.

"While Congress and the BJP are focused on making a Chief Minister, our aim is to elect representatives who will work for the public. - Sushmita Dev"

Sribhumi, March 23

All India Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev said that the party will contest 23 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, emphasising a broad-based representation across regions and communities.

Speaking to ANI, Dev said on Sunday that the party has ensured representation from diverse caste, community, and linguistic groups to send a message of inclusivity.

"All India Trinamool Congress is contesting on 23 seats under the leadership of our leader, Mamata Banerjee. We have given five candidates in the Barak Valley, we have given candidates in Upper Assam, Lower Assam, Middle Assam, and also in Bodoland, which is part of Lower Assam. And we have given tickets to people of every caste, community, and language because Mamata didi wanted a message to go out in Assam that we are with people of every caste, religion, and language,"

She acknowledged that the TMC may not be in a position to form the government independently but said it aims to play a constructive role by raising key public issues.

"We cannot form a government on our own, but we will have a clear agenda with five to ten key issues, including problems faced by people due to smart meters and erosion. Based on these points, we will go to the people. Whether we get one MLA, ten MLAs, or fifteen MLAs, these issues will form our common minimum programme, and we will act accordingly. While Congress and the BJP are focused on making a Chief Minister, our aim is to elect representatives who will work for the public. Our ten-point programme will include concerns such as erosion, the sharp rise in electricity prices, and the need for industrialisation in the Barak Valley. We will share further details on these soon."

When asked about expected electoral performance, Dev expressed cautious optimism, stating that the party has strong candidates in several constituencies.

"Out of 23 seats, we have very strong candidates in about ten to fifteen seats. But elections are dynamic, and the situation can change. I am confident that we will send MLAs to Mamata Banerjee from Assam this time," she said.

The polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4, the Election Commission of India announced. (ANI

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting strategy. Contesting 23 seats with a clear 10-point programme is a smart way to make an impact, even if they don't win many. It forces other parties to address these public issues. 👍
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Arjun K
The emphasis on inclusivity across caste and language is commendable. Assam needs this kind of politics. But let's see if they can translate this message into votes on the ground.
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Vikram M
Frankly, this feels like tokenism. A party from Bengal contesting a few seats in Assam? Their heart doesn't seem to be in forming a government, just in being a spoiler. The focus should be on development, not just sending "MLAs to Mamata Banerjee."
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Priya S
Industrialisation in Barak Valley is a critical issue that has been ignored for too long. If TMC can genuinely push for that, they will get support. But they need strong local candidates, not just big names from Kolkata.
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Michael C
A common minimum programme based on public issues is a refreshing change from the usual personality-driven campaigns. More parties should adopt this issue-based approach.

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