Himanta predicts 100 seats in Assam, 200 in Bengal; calls for border sealing

Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 16 exuded confidence of a sweeping victory for the BJP in the upcoming elections, claiming the party would secure 100 seats in Assam and 200 in West Bengal.

Addressing a gathering in Alipurduar, Sarma said strict border measures have already been implemented in Assam and Tripura, and stressed that similar action is now needed in West Bengal.

“The need of the hour is to seal the border in West Bengal,” he said, underscoring the BJP’s focus on border security as a key campaign issue.

In view of the forthcoming Assembly Elections, a 50-member delegation of the Assam State BJP has today arrived in West Bengal. 

The elections, scheduled to be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, will witness an extensive campaign by the Assam delegation across multiple constituencies in the state. 

It is noteworthy that Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has already reached West Bengal and is set to address three massive public rallies today in the Assembly constituencies of Cooch Behar, Kalchini, and Phansidewa. 

Prominent leaders including Cabinet Ministers Pijush Hazarika, Jayanta Mallabaruah, Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Bimal Bora, Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Rupesh Gowala, Kripanath Mallah, Rajdeep Roy, Krishnendu Paul, Kaushik Rai, along with Member of Parliament Parimal Suklabaidya, several MLAs, and senior state leaders have already stationed themselves across various constituencies to spearhead the campaign. 

In the broader context of Assembly elections being conducted across four states and one Union Territory in the country, the West Bengal elections are being regarded as highly significant for the BJP. 

Notably, several national and regional media outlets have reflected a clear public inclination in favour of the NDA in Assam, while simultaneously indicating a rising momentum and favourable prospects for the BJP in West Bengal.