Lok Sabha polls: BJP expects tough contest in only three seats in Assam, says CM

GUWAHATI: The BJP is expecting tough competition in only three constituencies out of the total 14 parliamentary seats in Assam in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

This was claimed by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while speaking to the media on Saturday (April 13).

CM Sarma highlighted that the focus of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam will be on the Nagaon, Karimganj and Dhubri constituencies.

He stated that the BJP anticipates little competition in the remaining Lok Sabha seats in Assam that go to polls soon.

He predicted tough contests in Nagaon, Karimganj, and Dhubri Lok Sabha seats from Assam.

"In my assessment, during the first phase, there are five Lok Sabha constituencies where there won't be much competition," said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

He added: "However, the real contest will unfold in Nagaon, Karimganj, and Dhubri constituencies. The remaining constituencies are not expected to be fiercely contested."

The Assam chief minister further criticized Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi for "lacking connections" with Jorhat Lok Sabha constituency, from where the senior Congress leader us a candidate.

Sarma also noted that Gogoi hadn't addressed Jorhat's issues in Parliament and questioned his stance on rhino poaching incidents.