Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Celebrates BJP's Historic Victory and Targets Gaurav Gogoi
'Paid Him Back With Interest': When Himanta Sarma Vowed To 'Teach' Gaurav Gogoi A Lesson
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the BJP's historic win of 102 seats in the state assembly, attributing it to strong public support. He criticized Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, claiming the BJP had 'paid him back with interest' after Gogoi's defeat. Sarma also dismissed allegations of electoral malpractice.
- 01BJP secured 102 seats in Assam's 126-member assembly, a significant increase from previous elections.
- 02Sarma accused Gaurav Gogoi of not disputing evidence against him regarding alleged links to Pakistan.
- 03The BJP leader emphasized that Assam's politics transcends religion and caste.
- 04Sarma defended the party's campaign style, describing elections as a 'festival'.
- 05The Congress party's representation in the assembly decreased to 19 seats, down from 29.
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In a recent interview, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the BJP's unprecedented victory in the state assembly elections, where the party won 102 out of 126 seats. Sarma attributed this success to the strong support from the people of Assam and criticized Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, who suffered a significant defeat against BJP candidate Hitendra Nath Goswami by 23,182 votes in Jorhat. Sarma stated that the BJP had not fabricated any evidence against Gogoi, who has faced accusations of having links with Pakistan. He dismissed claims of electoral malpractice, asserting that such allegations arise only in states where the BJP wins. Sarma also highlighted the BJP's broad-based support, including from sections of the Muslim community, and stated that Assam's politics has moved beyond religious divides. The BJP's performance reflects a shift in voter sentiment, with Sarma expressing confidence in the party's governance and future promises.
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The BJP's victory indicates a significant shift in political dynamics in Assam, potentially affecting governance and policy directions in the state.
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