In a significant move before the Assam Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nihar Ranjan Das resigned from the party’s primary membership. Das, who represented the Dholai Assembly constituency in the Barak Valley region, stepped down after being denied a party ticket. In his resignation letter to Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia, Das expressed disappointment over not being recognized for his efforts.
The BJP announced Amiya Kanti Das as the candidate for the Dholai Assembly seat, replacing Nihar Ranjan Das. This decision led to discontent within the local party unit, prompting Das to resign. Dholai, a crucial constituency in southern Assam’s Barak Valley, holds significance for the BJP in the region.
The party’s move to reshuffle candidates and nominate new faces is seen as part of a broader strategy to enhance its electoral chances. The BJP released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam polls, featuring key leaders like Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Senior Minister Chandramohan Patowary. The party is focusing on retaining its strongholds by fielding prominent leaders in key urban constituencies.
