Congress MP accuses Assam CM of hosting 'beef party' for minority votes in Samaguri

Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resorted to controversial tactics, including hosting a beef party, to sway minority voters in Samaguri during the recently concluded elections. 

The allegations were made during a press conference on November 30, following the BJP's surprising win in the constituency.

Hussain, whose son was the Congress candidate in Samaguri and faced defeat, claimed that Sarma’s actions were politically motivated to influence the voting patterns of minority communities.

“Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma organized beef feasts to win the favour of minority voters,” Hussain alleged, adding that such tactics represent a stark departure from the BJP’s typical stance on such issues.

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Samaguri has historically been a Congress stronghold, making BJP’s victory a significant political upset. However, these allegations have further fueled the political debate in the state, as parties prepare for future electoral battles.

The BJP has not yet issued a response to Congress MP Hussain’s claims.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed the BJP’s focused strategy for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, asserting that the party is actively working to strengthen its presence in constituencies with significant minority populations. 

Speaking to the media, CM Sarma identified Rupohi, Samaguri, Laharighat, East Goalpara, South Karimganj, and North Karimganj as key constituencies where BJP has started preparations for a serious electoral contest.