1. Lok Sabha elections in Assam are approaching, prompting active involvement from Congress leaders.
2. Incumbent MPs, including Pradyut Bordoloi, are filing applications, expressing their intent to contest.
3. Rakibul Hussain, the Deputy Leader of Opposition, also submitted his application, adding to the dynamic political scenario.
Guwahati, Dec 20: In the lead-up to the Lok Sabha elections in Assam, the political landscape is witnessing active participation from Congress leaders, including incumbent MPs and prominent figures within the party.
Among the key developments, Pradyut Bordoloi and Rakibul Hussain have submitted their applications for party tickets, marking their intentions to contest in the upcoming elections.
- Pradyut Bordoloi, the sitting Member of Parliament, has officially filed his application for re-election from the Nagaon constituency. As a known figure in Assam politics, Bordoloi’s move emphasizes the significance of Nagaon in the party’s electoral strategy.
- Surprisingly entering the fray, Rakibul Hussain, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, has also expressed his interest in representing the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency. This unexpected entry adds a layer of intrigue to the internal dynamics of the Congress party.
- Gaurav Gogoi, another prominent Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP, who initially considered contesting from Nagaon, might now reconsider his options. With Rakibul Hussain’s application for Nagaon, Gogoi could explore the possibility of relocating to the Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, as speculated earlier.
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- The Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, previously a Congress stronghold, was won by Gaurav Gogoi’s father, Tarun Gogoi, in the past. Gaurav Gogoi, however, has yet to file his application and finalize his electoral strategy against the backdrop of the delimitation exercise.
- The overall scenario reflects internal dynamics within the Congress, with leaders strategically choosing constituencies and adapting to changing political landscapes.
- Abdul Khaleque, the Barpeta MP, has submitted his application, contributing to the growing list of Congress aspirants seeking party tickets for the upcoming elections.
- The Congress party in Assam has received a total of 71 applications from members expressing their intent to contest in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This includes candidates vying for the 14 seats allocated to the state.
- The highest number of applications, 11 in total, has been reported for the Dhubri constituency, indicating the keen interest and competition within the party for specific seats.
- The deadline for filing applications, initially set to conclude on Tuesday, has been extended by the state unit until December 22, allowing more Congress members to participate in the selection process.
- The party, as part of the 15-member United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), is navigating strategies for the upcoming elections. The UOFA aims to contest the polls collectively and has recently held a two-day conclave to discuss and plan its approach.
The unfolding developments underscore the dynamic nature of electoral politics in Assam, with leaders strategically positioning themselves and adapting to evolving circumstances within the Congress party.
The diverse range of applications reflects the party’s efforts to field strong candidates and navigate the complexities of electoral alliances and opposition forums.
