BTC land belongs to its people, not Adani or Ambani: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 18 addressed a massive election rally at Hajoowa in Koklabari, under the Koklabari Council constituency, in support of BJP candidate Ramen Modah.

 

Speaking to the media after the rally, the Chief Minister expressed confidence about the BJP’s performance in the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. “BJP is making significant progress in the BTC polls. This time, we are very close to forming the government,” Sarma said.

 

He remarked that while UPPL, BPF, and Congress leaders have been attacking the BJP, his party has refrained from engaging in mudslinging. He claimed that no other party has been able to draw the kind of enthusiasm and public participation that the BJP has witnessed in its rallies.

 

Taking a swipe at Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, Sarma alleged that the party was attempting to secure only minority votes. “Congress survives only on minority votes. Others do not support them,” he stated. The Chief Minister also countered allegations that BTC land was being handed over to big corporates like Adani and Ambani. “If there is land in BTC, it will go to the sons of BTC’s soil, not to Adani or Ambani,” he stressed.

 

Highlighting the BJP’s candidate selection process, Sarma said that Ramen Modah enjoys widespread support among the people. “We give tickets only after surveys, based on the people’s choice. I am confident that the BJP will secure a comfortable victory in Koklabari,” he added.

 

The Chief Minister underlined the BJP’s role in bringing peace to the Bodoland region. “There is no unrest in BTC now, and that is the success of the BJP. This time, we aim to bring change in BTC and form a government with the support of leaders like Hagrama Mohilary and Pramod Boro,” he noted.

 

The rally was also attended by senior BJP leader and minister Ranjit Kumar Dass, MLA Phanidhar Talukdar, and other dignitaries.