Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the Congress party of focusing its election strategy on Assembly seats with a high number of “Bangladeshi-origin Muslims” ahead of the state elections. Sarma emphasized that the Congress’s choice of constituencies for contesting, especially through alliances, predominantly comprises areas with significant Muslim populations of alleged Bangladeshi descent. He criticized this move, stating it neglects the interests of Assam’s indigenous communities.
Sarma highlighted that the ongoing political competition between the Congress and the regional Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, is primarily concentrated in similar constituencies, reinforcing his allegations against the Congress’s electoral tactics. He pointed out that if the Congress had contested seats like Jorhat or Dibrugarh, it would have sent a different message, but instead, he claimed the party is prioritizing constituencies with Bangladeshi-origin Muslim voters.
The Chief Minister’s statements come amidst escalating political discourse in Assam as parties gear up for the upcoming Assembly polls. The upcoming elections are expected to revolve around issues such as identity, migration, citizenship, and safeguarding the rights of indigenous communities. Political analysts anticipate heightened tensions between rival parties as campaigning intensifies across the state.
