On whose behalf is Akhil Gogoi campaigning in BTC? asks Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday campaigned in support of BJP candidates Gautam Das from Mathanguri and Chakradhar Das from Salbari council constituencies in Baksa district ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections.

Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister avoided direct comments on broader BTC poll strategies but expressed strong confidence that the BJP would secure victories in both Mathanguri and Salbari constituencies. “We will win in both seats. The turnout at BJP meetings has been increasing significantly. This time, we expect to win close to 20 seats in the BTC elections,” he said.

Sarma also questioned the role of Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi in the BTC polls. “I cannot understand on whose behalf Akhil Gogoi has come to campaign here,” he remarked.

On the political mood in the region, Sarma said, “The people have clearly indicated that BJP is leading in the BTC elections. We respect all parties except the Congress.”

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Sarma further claimed that both in the BTC and in the Assam Legislative Assembly, the Congress would perform poorly. He also highlighted the decline of so-called “D-voter” numbers among Bengali Hindus. “When I became Chief Minister, there were around 2.5 lakh D-voters. Today, that number has come down to 30,000,” he said.

Reiterating his political vision, Sarma stated, “I did not enter politics because of Congress. I entered politics with the blessings of the poor people.”

Today’s rally also saw the participation of Minister Ranjit Kumar Dass, MLA Phanidhar Talukdar, and several other BJP leaders and workers.