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Gaurav Gogoi: New Congress Will Give Birth to New Assam in State Polls

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi campaigned in Lakhimpur, stating a "new Congress" with new candidates will lead to a "new Assam." The state's 126 assembly seats will vote in a single phase on April 9. The election is a direct contest between the incumbent BJP-led NDA and the Congress. The BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims for a third consecutive term.

Key Points: Gaurav Gogoi Campaigns in Lakhimpur for Assam Assembly Elections

  • New faces in Congress candidate list
  • Assam polls on April 9
  • BJP seeks third term
  • 2021 NDA won 75 seats
  • High voter turnout in past elections
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"We're witnessing new Congress in new Assam": Gaurav Gogoi holds election campaign in Lakhimpur

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi says "new Congress" with new faces will create a "new Assam" in the upcoming state assembly elections.

"We are witnessing a new Congress in a new Assam. - Gaurav Gogoi"

Lakhimpur, March 16

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi held an election campaign in Lakhimpur on Monday, and emphasised that "new Congress will give birth to new Assam" in the coming time.

Speaking to ANI, Gogoi stated that the party has given a chance to new people in its candidate list for the upcoming state polls, adding that a new Congress is being witnessed in Assam.

"We are witnessing a new Congress in a new Assam. There are new faces on the Congress's list. This new Congress will give birth to a new Assam in the coming days," Gogoi said.

Elections in Assam 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 on March 15.

The apex poll body said that Assam, along with the states of West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, will hold elections to their legislative assemblies, commencing from April 9.

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.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the NDA, comprising the BJP, AGP and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), won 75 seats. The BJP is the largest partner in the alliance with 60 seats. Voter turnout was as high as 86.2 per cent with over 2. 2 crore registered voters in 2021.

In the 2016 Assembly elections, the BJP put up a strong show and won 60 seats, and the Congress secured 26 seats. The AIDUF won 13 seats. The voter turnout for the 126 state assembly constituencies was high at 83.9 per cent. As many as 199,47, 690 voters exercised their franchise in these elections.

- ANI

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Priya S
Fresh faces are always welcome in politics! Assam needs young energy and new ideas. Hope this 'new Congress' focuses on development for all communities and doesn't get stuck in old politics. 🤞
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Harsh A
BJP has done solid work in infrastructure. Roads, bridges, hospitals - we can see the change. Why switch now? Congress had 15 years and didn't deliver half as much. Development should be the only agenda.
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Meera T
As a teacher, I just want whichever government comes to power to invest more in education and healthcare. Our schools need better facilities and more teachers. That's what will build a 'new Assam'.
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Rohit P
High voter turnout shows people care! That's the beauty of our democracy. Now parties must compete on real issues - jobs, price control, and protecting our land and culture. May the best vision win.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the political dynamics. A strong opposition is healthy for any democracy. Hope the focus remains on policy debates and not personal attacks. Assam's progress should be the central theme.

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