Guwahati, 6th June: The Congress party has announced that it retained three MP seats in Assam despite a “manipulated delimitation” exercise, signaling what it believes to be the start of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s downfall.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh revealed that the party secured 37.48 percent of the votes in Assam, a significant increase from previous elections, and narrowly overtook the BJP’s 37.43 percent share. He attributed this success to the electorate’s rejection of the ruling party’s tactics.
“In spite of the manipulated delimitation exercise in Assam, the Indian National Congress retained three MP seats,” Ramesh stated.
Notable Wins:
- Pradyut Bordoloi: Increased his winning margin by nearly 2 lakh votes.
- Gaurav Gogoi: Secured victory by over 1 lakh votes, despite an intensive campaign by the Chief Minister.
- Rakibul Hussain: Achieved a historic win in Dhubri, defeating AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal by 10,12,476 votes.
“In spite of the BJP’s best efforts to prop up Badruddin Ajmal, Rakibul Hussain swept the Dhubri Lok Sabha with a historic margin. Time to go Mukhya Mantri! The countdown to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s exit has begun.”
The election results show the Congress holding 3 of the 14 seats in Assam, while the BJP won 9 seats, and regional parties took the remaining 2 seats. This outcome demonstrates the Congress’s resilience and hints at a shifting political dynamic in the state.