In a typical movie style, Ratabari MLA Vijay Mallakar allegedly threatened the people to vote for BJP or else face the repercussions after results are declared on June 4.
The legislator from Ratabari while campaigning for BJP MP candidate Kripanath Mallah at a public rally allegedly threatened the voters to vote for BJP or else JCB will reach outside their homes after the election results will be out on June 4.
The video of the purported threat has since gone viral on social media and garnered mixed reactions from all quarters.
In the forthcoming 2024 elections, the political battlefield of Karimganj will witness competition among BJP leader Kripanath Mallah, AIUDF leader Sahabul Islam Choudhury, and Congress leader advocate Hafeez Rashid Ahmed Choudhury.
The political landscape of Karimganj, where religion plays a significant role, sees BJP focusing on development amidst prevalent joblessness and poor infrastructure. BJP candidate Kripanath Mallah is seeking to win over the minority community with promises of equal development opportunities. He has criticized Congress for allegedly exploiting Muslim voters as a mere vote bank.
The emphasis on development issues such as job creation and infrastructure improvements reflects the voters' concerns transcending religious affiliations. As the parties prepare for the elections, the promises of inclusive growth and resolution of key issues are striking a chord with the Karimganj electorate.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Kripanath Mallah of BJP emerged victorious from the Karimganj Lok Sabha constituency, securing 473046 votes, while Radheshyam Biswas of the AIUDF received 434657 votes, losing by a margin of 38389 votes. Mallah's victory highlighted the BJP's robust performance in the region and its capability to strengthen its support base amid fierce competition from rival parties.