Congress Plans to Counter BJP's Influence in Assam
Congress vows to counter BJP's money-powered propaganda
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Following the assembly election results, Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, announced plans to reshape the party and counter the BJP's propaganda. The Congress aims to engage grassroots support and utilize various communication channels to address public concerns and misinformation.
- 01Congress aims to build a 'New Congress' to address public concerns in Assam.
- 02Gaurav Gogoi emphasized correcting past mistakes and improving grassroots communication.
- 03The party plans to counter BJP's influence through social media and public relations.
- 04Gogoi criticized Akhil Gogoi's habitual criticism of the Congress party.
- 05No Congress representatives will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government.
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In the wake of the assembly election results, Gaurav Gogoi, the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), convened a review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan to strategize the party's future. The discussions focused on the party's public perception during the election cycle, including campaign performance and public feedback. Gogoi announced the formation of a 'New Congress' aimed at creating a 'Greater Assam' (Bor Asom) and emphasized the need to address the public's skepticism regarding the election results. He highlighted the importance of correcting past mistakes and enhancing grassroots engagement to counter the BJP's perceived misinformation and financial influence in politics. Gogoi also noted that the Congress would leverage its volunteers and supporters to effectively communicate its message. Additionally, he dismissed Akhil Gogoi's criticisms of the party, asserting that the public is aware of his political stance. In a show of opposition, Gogoi confirmed that no Congress members would participate in the new government's swearing-in ceremony, criticizing the event for being politicized.
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The Congress party's efforts to reshape itself could influence future elections and political dynamics in Assam, impacting voter perceptions and engagement.
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