Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi on Friday accused the BJP of using the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) as its “political oxygen” in Assam, alleging that the ruling party depends on the regional outfit to sustain its political narrative ahead of elections.Speaking at a press conference of opposition parties discussing unity and electoral strategy, Gogoi claimed that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeatedly invokes the AIUDF to polarise voters.“The Chief…
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Guwahati, March 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday alleged that the Congress party has shaped its electoral strategy around Assembly constituencies dominated by what he described as “Bangladeshi-origin Muslims” ahead of the upcoming state elections. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma claimed that the seats being contested by the Congress as part of alliance arrangements are largely those with a significant concentration of Muslims of alleged Bangladeshi origin. He as…
Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday said that the formalities for an alliance with the Congress are likely to be completed within the next couple of days, asserting that his party has consistently been in favour of the tie-up.Reacting to questions on the evolving opposition alliance in Assam, Gogoi said that Raijor Dal had earlier supported the idea of forging an understanding with the Congress and continues to stand by that position.He added that discussions betwee…
Guwahati, Feb 25 (IANS) Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over seat-sharing talks for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, asserting that he would not “surrender” before the party. Addressing the media, Gogoi said the negotiations have exposed “serious differences” and a “lack of mutual respect”.”I cannot surrender to the Congress. I am not someone who bends his spine for power. If this is how seat-sharing is done, how can an al…
Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Raijor Dal leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday said that opposition unity talks in Assam are moving in a positive direction, while asserting that no meaningful alliance can be formed for the Assembly polls by sidelining Raijor Dal. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said recent interactions with Congress leaders suggest a softening of earlier differences.”Positive talks are going on regarding alliance. The Congress has taken a step forward,” he said, indicating prog…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Assam Legislative Assembly Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia on Monday said discussions with Akhil Gogoi-led regional party Raijor Dal are ongoing, and no final decision has been taken so far regarding any alliance or seat-sharing arrangement.Speaking to mediapersons after attending a meeting of the Congress Screening Committee in the national capital, Saikia urged political leaders and stakeholders to refrain from spreading misinformation on the issue.”Talks wit…
Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) AIUDF chief and former Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal on Monday made a series of sharp political remarks, asserting his confidence ahead of the upcoming elections while taking digs at the BJP and the Congress over leadership and alliance dynamics in Assam. Speaking to reporters here, Ajmal said he remains politically resilient despite sustained attacks. “I am a tiger and will remain a tiger. Even if I die, I will die as a tiger,” he said, projecting confidence in hi…
Guwahati, Feb 23 (IANS) Raijor Dal Chief and Sivasagar legislator Akhil Gogoi said on Monday that he remains hopeful of being included in the Opposition alliance in Assam, but made it clear that he will not accept any unilateral decision taken by the Congress in this regard. Gogoi noted that discussions over the seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming state Assembly elections are still incomplete and claimed that the Congress has not yet communicated any final decision to him or his party. He …
Guwahati, Feb 21 (IANS) The regional party in Assam, Raijor Dal leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, on Saturday, asserted that his party would not compromise on seat-sharing with the Congress and demanded at least 15 seats in the upcoming state Assembly elections, saying that even if the number is reduced, the party must be given a minimum of 12 Assembly constituencies of its choice. Addressing reporters after a meeting of Raijor Dal leaders here, Gogoi said the party’s demand was based on its…
Guwahati, Feb 20 (IANS) Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah on Friday launched a sharp attack on the party’s state leadership, alleging internal discord and a breakdown of unity within the state unit. Speaking to reporters, Borah claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has long harboured differences with Raijor Dal leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi.“Gaurav Gogoi never liked Akhil Gogoi from the beginning. Although Akhil Gogoi has been demanding 15 seats for the assembly polls, Cong…