Guwahati, 29th April: During an interaction with the media, MLA Kamalakhya Purkayastha provided insights into the current standing of the Congress party. He emphasized the entrenched strength of the BJP since its inception, confidently predicting their victory in 11 seats with close contests in two others.
Specifically addressing the Karimganj and Nagaon constituencies, Purkayastha drawing upon his experience both as a legislator and a resident, expressed certainty in BJP’s triumph.
Similarly, he echoed Chief Minister Sarma’s assertion of BJP’s probable success in Jorhat. However, regarding Dhubri, Purkayastha refrained from making predictions, citing the pending elections.
Regarding potential defections to the BJP post-elections, he acknowledged the likelihood of numerous individuals aligning with the party, though exact numbers remain uncertain. Purkayastha noted the inevitability of some members departing Congress, though he stopped short of declaring the party’s demise, suggesting instead a significant exodus towards alternative political affiliations.
Earlier, Purkayastha had extended support to the BJP-led government in Assam and claimed the BJP would win both seats in Barak Valley, namely Silchar (SC) and Karimganj (Gen) seats in the Lok Sabha election. He also expressed pessimism about the Congress’s situation, describing it as ‘horrible’ and predicting its ‘perish’ in the days to come.
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