In a public gathering on March 29, Ranjit Kumar Dass, the Minister for P&RD, Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, launched a scathing attack on BPF Chief Hagrama Mohilary.
Speaking to the media, Minister Dass made strong statements, accusing Mohilary of harboring individuals within the BPF who seek to engage in corruption and unethical practices within their alliance.
Dass stated, "Hagrama has some people with BPF who are unable afford to loot with the alliance. Those who want a dirty environment are with Hagrama." He further expressed confidence in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, confidently predicting victory for the alliance candidate in Kokrajhar by a substantial margin of 3 lakh votes. Additionally, he assured that the alliance candidate Jayanta Basumatary would face no significant challenge in the election.
Highlighting the government's stance against corruption, Minister Ranjit Kumar Dass disclosed that individuals involved in corrupt practices related to the construction of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) houses have been promptly arrested and sent to jail. He called upon those seeking public funds for house construction to provide necessary documentation and file FIRs accordingly.
The remarks made by Minister Dass underscored the intensifying political tensions in the region, particularly between the ruling alliance and the BPF. His allegations of corruption and unethical conduct within the BPF serve to further fuel the ongoing political discourse, adding layers of complexity to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The strong assertions by Minister Ranjit Kumar Dass not only reflect the escalating political rhetoric but also signal the high stakes involved in the electoral battleground of Kokrajhar. As the election season progresses, observers anticipate heightened political maneuvering and exchanges between rival factions, shaping the trajectory of political dynamics in the region.