DK Shivakumar in Assam to Safeguard Congress MLAs Ahead of Election Results
'Here To Protect MLAs': DK Shivakumar Reaches Assam Ahead Of May 4 Counting
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has arrived in Assam to protect Congress MLAs from potential poaching ahead of the May 4 vote count for the Legislative Assembly elections. He expressed confidence in the party's prospects despite exit polls predicting a victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
- 01DK Shivakumar is in Assam to protect Congress MLAs from poaching.
- 02He dismissed exit polls predicting a BJP-led victory as unreliable.
- 03Shivakumar expressed confidence in the Congress alliance's chances in Assam.
- 04He is accompanied by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
- 05Multiple exit polls forecast a significant win for the BJP-led NDA.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrived in Guwahati, Assam on Saturday to ensure the safety of Congress MLAs ahead of the counting of votes for the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for May 4. His visit aims to prevent any potential poaching of MLAs, a tactic he is known for in Congress circles. Shivakumar, alongside former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, plans to hold meetings with Congress candidates as the party prepares for the election results. Despite several exit polls suggesting a comfortable victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Shivakumar remains skeptical, stating he does not trust their accuracy due to their small sample sizes. He believes the Congress alliance will secure power in Assam, asserting that voters are ready for a change. Exit polls indicate the NDA could win between 88-100 of the 126 seats, while the Congress-led alliance is projected to secure 24-36 seats.
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Shivakumar's presence in Assam aims to maintain party unity and prevent defections, which could significantly affect the political landscape in the state.
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