Guwahati, 28th January: Former Congress Minister Bismita Gogoi has decided to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to support Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the state’s development journey. Citing dissatisfaction with the Congress leadership and praising the developmental initiatives of the BJP, Gogoi expressed her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national leadership and Sarma’s transformative work in Assam.
“The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi is steering the nation and how CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has transformed the landscape of development in Assam compelled me to join the BJP. I entered politics through the Congress, but the current state of affairs at both the state and national levels did not meet my expectations,” remarked Gogoi.
She highlighted her disappointment with the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra initiated by the Congress, stating, “During the Nyay Yatra, we expected a united front, but only Congress was visible. Moreover, the continuation of the Yatra on the day of the Ram Lalla Mandir consecration in Ayodhya was a major blunder.”
Critical of the Congress leadership, Gogoi stated, “I am not saying Congress is inherently bad, but the current leaders are not steering the party in the right direction. BJP’s commitment to national development resonates with me, and I am joining the party without any personal demands.”
Reflecting on her tenure during Tarun Gogoi’s chief ministership, Gogoi expressed disappointment with the trajectory of the Assam Congress after his demise. Accusing Congress President Bhupen Borah of making false claims, she stated, “Bhupen Borah’s dreams of calling me to Raj Bhawan and proposing the Mahila Congress president post are entirely untrue. The party cannot thrive on such illusions.”
Gogoi emphasized that her decision to join the BJP is solely based on the party’s vision and developmental work, believing it will lead India to become a ‘Vishwa Guru.’
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