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AGP Chief: Alliance with BJP "Natural," Congress Remains "Main Enemy" in Assam

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora has firmly stated that the party's alliance with the BJP is a "natural tie-up" and will remain intact for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. He identified the Congress-led UPA as the AGP's principal political opponent, citing historical grievances from the Assam Agitation. Bora highlighted the party's focus on grassroots institution-building, youth induction, and viewed the recent delimitation exercise as politically favourable. He also emphasized shared objectives with the BJP, such as preventing infiltration and implementing the Assam Accord.

Key Points: AGP-BJP Alliance Firm for Assam Polls, Says Party Chief Atul Bora

  • Alliance with BJP called "natural"
  • Congress-led UPA termed main enemy
  • Focus on grassroots empowerment & youth
  • Delimitation seen as politically favourable
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Alliance with BJP is a natural tie-up, to remain intact in Assam: AGP Chief

AGP President Atul Bora asserts the BJP alliance is a "natural tie-up" and vows to strengthen the party ahead of Assam elections, targeting Congress as the main opponent.

"For this reason, the UPA remains our main enemy. - AGP Chief Atul Bora"

Guwahati, Dec 31

With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Asom Gana Parishad president and state minister Atul Bora on Wednesday said the coming months would be decisive for strengthening regional political forces in the state, asserting that the party's alliance with the BJP is a "natural tie-up" and will remain intact in the future as well.

Addressing party workers, Bora said the AGP is gearing up to intensify its organisational activities and promote its vision of an Atmanirbhar Assam. He said the party will launch a series of programmes focused on institution-building and household-level income generation to strengthen grassroots empowerment across the state.

Bora stressed that the AGP would put in maximum effort to expand its organisational footprint and political relevance ahead of the crucial Assembly elections.

Taking a firm political stand, the AGP chief identified the Congress-led UPA as the party's principal political opponent. Recalling the Assam Agitation, he said that 855 people lost their lives during the movement when the Congress was in power. "For this reason, the UPA remains our main enemy," Bora said, reiterating that the AGP stands firmly with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

He said the AGP has been an integral part of the NDA since 2020 and has consistently contested elections in alliance with it. Bora recalled that the AGP and BJP jointly fought the 2016 Assembly elections, which resulted in the NDA forming the government in Assam, and once again contested the 2021 polls together.

On the issue of delimitation, Bora said the exercise has now been completed while retaining the total number of Assembly seats at 126. He pointed out that large-scale infiltration has led to significant demographic changes in Assam and said delimitation had long been a core demand of the AGP. "The Central government has carried out delimitation, and politically it has worked in our favour," he added.

Highlighting the party's future-oriented approach, Bora said the AGP is placing special emphasis on youth participation by inducting new and young faces into politics to build a strong leadership pipeline for the coming years.

Explaining the rationale behind the AGP's continued alliance with the BJP, Bora said the BJP had supported the Assam Movement and shared the AGP's commitment to preventing infiltration. "Infiltration must be stopped permanently. The AGP has been consistently demanding the strengthening of the second line of defence to effectively secure the border," he said.

Bora also said that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has entrusted him with responsibility for the Assam Accord department. He added that work related to the implementation of the historic Accord is being pursued with seriousness and momentum.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to see emphasis on youth participation. We need fresh ideas and energy in Assam politics. But I hope this isn't just talk before elections. The "natural tie-up" must translate into tangible benefits for the common man, not just political convenience.
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Aman W
The mention of the Assam Agitation and the 855 martyrs is a powerful reminder. If the alliance with BJP helps in fully implementing the Assam Accord and protecting our cultural identity, then it has my support. Joi Aai Axom! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As an observer, the focus on household-level income generation is crucial. Economic empowerment at the family level can truly transform the state. Hope the AGP-BJP combine walks the talk on this.
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Nikhil C
While the alliance seems strong, I respectfully disagree that calling an entire coalition the "main enemy" is healthy for democracy. Politics should be about competing visions for development, not just old enmities. The focus should be on the future.
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Kavya N
Strengthening the second line of defence on the border is a long-pending need. If this alliance ensures that, along with completing the delimitation work fairly, it will be a big achievement for Assam's security and political representation.

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