In a surprising turn of events, the Congress party has announced that it retained three MP seats in Assam despite what it describes as a “manipulated delimitation” exercise. This outcome, according to the party, marks the beginning of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s downfall.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh revealed that the party garnered 37.48 percent of the votes in Assam, narrowly surpassing the BJP’s 37.43 percent share. He attributed this success to the electorate’s rejection of the ruling party’s strategies and tactics.
“In spite of the manipulated delimitation exercise in Assam, the Indian National Congress retained three MP seats,” Ramesh stated confidently.
Notable Wins:
- Pradyut Bordoloi: Enhanced his winning margin by nearly 2 lakh votes.
- Gaurav Gogoi: Secured victory by over 1 lakh votes, despite an intensive campaign by Chief Minister Sarma.
- Rakibul Hussain: Achieved a historic win in Dhubri, defeating AIUDF leader Badruddin Ajmal by a staggering margin of 10,12,476 votes.
Jairam Ramesh’s Comments:
“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,” Ramesh declared, suggesting a significant shift in Assam’s political landscape.
The election results reflect the Congress holding 3 of the 14 seats in Assam, while the BJP secured 9 seats, and regional parties claimed the remaining 2 seats. This outcome highlights the Congress’s resilience and signals a potential change in the state’s political dynamics, as the party continues to challenge the ruling establishment.