1. Jairam Ramesh alleges significant support for Congress across Northeastern states.
2. His comments come amidst ongoing campaign activities and alleged obstacles faced by Congress candidates.
3. Attention is drawn to Ramesh’s assertions amid the political dynamics in the region.
Guwahati, April 15: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has made bold claims regarding the political landscape in Northeastern states, alleging a significant undercurrent in favor of the Congress party across Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Tripura.
Amid ongoing campaign activities and purported obstacles faced by Congress candidates, especially in Assam, Ramesh’s comments have sparked attention.
Ramesh asserted that all the states in the North East exhibit a strong inclination towards the Congress party, with their candidates fiercely contesting the elections.
However, he also highlighted challenges, accusing certain state governments, particularly Assam, of obstructing their campaign efforts.
Specifically targeting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his administration, Ramesh claimed they were actively working to impede Congress’s campaign.
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He alleged that some state governments, especially Assam, were deliberately creating hurdles, with the CM and seven ministers solely focusing on one seat.
Ramesh suggested that the Chief Minister’s presence in Jorhat stemmed from apprehensions regarding the potential victory of Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi.
This statement adds to Ramesh’s earlier remarks about Sarma’s departure from the Congress party, where he labeled him as an opportunist.
Ramesh underscored the significant role the Congress had played in Sarma’s political career, emphasizing that the party had provided him with an identity and position.
He implied that without the support of Congress, Sarma would not have achieved the political standing he enjoys today.
