Assam polls: Congress alleges BJP's failures, CM's mafia links

Ahead of assembly polls, Congress leaders Durlav Chamua and Gaurav Gogoi have attacked Assam's BJP govt. Chamua claims public opinion is turning against the BJP, while Gogoi has accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of having links with various mafias.

Congress Slams BJP's 'Unsatisfactory' Approach

Congress leader Durlav Chamua on Thursday claimed that public opinion in the state is turning against the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government and alleged that the ruling party's approach towards the general public has not been "satisfactory". He further alleged that the government has failed to tackle the woes of traffic during their tenure. Speaking to ANI in Nagaon, Chamua said, "Opinion of the public is important, and now the opinion is against BJP... Their attitude towards the general public is not satisfactory and is not accepted by the common people... There are so many problems with traffic, but in 10 years, not a single overpass was constructed by them..."

Gogoi Alleges CM's Links with Mafia

Earlier in the day, Assam Congress president and candidate from Jorhat constituency in the upcoming assembly polls, Gaurav Gogoi hit out at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging his links with the stone, coal and areca nut mafia in the state. Speaking to reporters in Karbi Anglong, Gaurav Gogoi expressed confidence in the Congress-led alliance and said that the people of Assam have united against fear and intimidation. He said, "The entire Assam has united against the politics of corruption, fear, and intimidation. All Opposition parties have come together. People of Assam will no longer accept as leaders those involved in illegal activities and the mafia. Himanta Biswa Sarma only likes those who are connected to the stone, coal and areca nut mafia. Even in his party, those leaders who serve the people do not stay with Himanta Biswa Sarma, and he cancels their tickets."

Assam Election Overview

The polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4. Assam is witnessing a contest between the incumbent BJP-led NDA government and the Congress-led alliance for the 126-seat assembly.

The Congress is contesting the polls in alliance with Assam Jatiya Parishad, Raijor Dal, CPI(M), CPI(ML), and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference. (ANI)

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