Assam Assembly elections may be announced early next month. Political activity has intensified in Assam regarding the assembly elections. In Assam, BJP has prepared a strategy on two fronts to return to power again. Weakening the opposition by strict micro management at the booth level and breaking into the Congress. Even before the announcement of assembly elections, discussions have intensified regarding many leaders switching sides from Congress.
BJP engaged in the strongest campaign ‘Mera Booth’
Before the elections, BJP is busy in improving both the organization and social equations. Cadre is being activated at every booth through the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Strong’ campaign. Booth management is important in Assam because the caste, linguistic and religious equations change from seat to seat. Just last week, the Prime Minister had also addressed the booth workers conference during his visit to Assam. Booth workers from across the state had come to Guwahati to participate in it.
Speculations of split in Congress intensify
With this, speculations of a split in Congress are increasing. Three-time Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal joined Raijor Dal, where he started his new innings in the presence of party chief Akhil Gogoi. There is talk that Shashikant Das may also join BJP. The names of Kamalakhya Dey and Basant Das are also in the headlines for joining BJP.
Apart from this, there is news of Siddiq Ahmed being in touch with Assam Gana Parishad (AGP). On the other hand, speculations about the resignation of former state president Bhupen Bora have increased the uneasiness of the Congress. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that if BJP opens the doors, all Hindu leaders of Congress will leave the party.
BJP’s strategy is not limited to defection only.
BJP’s strategy is not limited to defection only. Encroachment and illegal infiltration have been a big issue in Assam politics for a long time. Questions related to NRC and citizenship have continuously influenced the politics of the state. In the politics of Assam, caste identity, illegal infiltration, Hindutva and the role of regional parties – these four factors have been decisive in every election. This time BJP is active on both the fronts – booth management and breaking into the opposition. Now it remains to be seen whether the ‘Double Strike’ mission will keep Congress away from power again, or whether the opposition will be able to create a new social equation despite disintegration.
