• Assam: Home Minister Amit Shah to attend mega poll rally in Lakhimpur today

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    Assam: Home Minister Amit Shah to attend mega poll rally in Lakhimpur today
    The electoral battle unfolds across three phases, with Assam set for another dynamic political showdown...

    Digital Desk: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is gearing up for a high-octane political spectacle in Assam, with plans to participate in a massive rally in Lakhimpur and lead a roadshow in Tinsukia and Dibrugarh on Tuesday. 

    The announcement, made through 'X', highlights Shah's eagerness to connect with the vibrant populace of Assam and reaffirms the commitment to realizing Prime Minister Modi's vision of exceeding '400 paar' in the region.

    "Tomorrow will be in Assam to attend a mega rally in Lakhimpur Lok Sabha and a roadshow in Tinsukia (Dibrugarh Lok Sabha). Assam is set to secure Modi Ji's goal of '400 paar',” he wrote in ‘X’.


    The political fervor in Assam has reached a crescendo, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently leading a significant roadshow in Dibrugarh, rallying support for Union Minister and BJP candidate Sarbananda Sonowal. 

    The procession, which saw thousands of BJP supporters congregating, showcased the party's strength and determination. Led by Assam's Gayan Bayan sect, the procession featured diverse musical instruments and captivating dance performances, adding to the spectacle.

    In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam, the BJP is poised to contest 11 out of 14 seats, with allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and UPPL eyeing two and one seats respectively. The electoral battle unfolds across three phases, with Assam set for another dynamic political showdown on April 19, April 26, and May 7.

    Reflecting on past electoral dynamics, the BJP's stronghold in Assam has steadily increased. In the 2014 polls, the party secured 7 out of 14 seats, a number that surged to 9 in the 2019 elections. 

    Meanwhile, the Congress retained three seats, and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) clinched one seat, indicating a shifting landscape of political alliances and preferences in the state. As the political drama unfolds in Assam, all eyes are on the forthcoming elections to gauge the direction of the state's political trajectory.