Congress's loss imminent, will grab only 45 seats this LS polls: Pijush Hazarika

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika exuded confidence on BJP's victory in the Lok Sabha elections and said that Congress will be able to grab only 45 seats.

Speaking to media, Pijush Hazarika said, "Out of 14 seats, we are getting 13 seats. It is guaranteed. So I do not think Congress will get even a single seat. The performance of Congress is very bad, especially in Assam. Congress will get a maximum of 45 seats in the country".

It is not for the first time the BJP leader has made the claims. Several other BJP leaders in Assam have exuded confidence on the party's clean sweep this Lok Sabha elections.

Meanwhile in the day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while addressing a mega poll rally in Nagaon targeted Congress and said that the party was more engrossed in corruption during their tenure. 

He targeted Bordoloi stating that the Congress leader looks more like an 'Englishmen' for which people of Assam have to learn 'proper spoken English' in order to speak to the Congress leader. 

CM Sarma further added that Bordoloi even tries to avoid shaking hands with the poor people. "Pradyut Bordoloi looks more like a Sahabi. He washes hands with soap after shaking hands with the poor", said CM Sarma.

During an election rally in Nagaon, Assam, today, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made remarks concerning the upcoming elections and the performance of the ruling party. Sarma stated, "Rakibul Hussain went to Dhubri. Now we don't care if Rakibul Hussain or Sukur Ali wins, but our one concern is our Suresh should win." This indicates the primary focus of the ruling party on ensuring victory for their candidate, regardless of the outcome of other contenders.

Sarma highlighted the BJP's stance on corruption, emphasizing their efforts to combat it by apprehending corrupt officials. He pointed out the contrast between the current administration and the previous Congress regime, alleging that during Congress's tenure, individuals, even from financially weaker sections, had to pay bribes for government job applications. He specifically mentioned instances where people allegedly had to bribe to secure positions such as Anganwadi workers, suggesting a culture of corruption during Congress's governance.

Moreover, Sarma asserted that under the present BJP government there has been a shift away from such practices. He claimed that during his tenure, instances of bribery for job applications have significantly reduced. Sarma also highlighted government schemes like Orunodoi, which were purportedly absent during Congress's rule, as evidence of the BJP's commitment to welfare initiatives.

Also read: Pradyut Bordoloi is a suitcase MP: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma