Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that his Government’s “uncompromising stand” in taking steps against Bangladesh-origin Muslims swayed people in favour of the BJP-led NDA in this year’s Assembly elections, resulting in the alliance securing a two-thirds majority. He maintained that the NDA’s win was a victory for the Assamese indigenous people and affirmed continuing developmental work in the state. Addressing a press conference, Sarma said, “The double-engine government and unprecedented development the State witnessed in the last five years are among the main reasons for our victory.” “We had assured of securing the Assamese ‘jati’ (community) and took steps to deliver it. Assam progressed in the cultural and economic sectors. Our uncompromising stand against Bangladesh-origin Muslims also had an impact,” he said. The NDA swept to a third successive term in the state by securing 102 seats in the 126-member State assembly. The BJP won 82 seats, while its allies AGP and Bodoland People’s Front bagged 10 each.

 

Himanta likely to submit resignation to Governor today: ASSAM Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to meet the Governor on Wednesday and submit his resignation, paving the way for the formation of a new government, an official source said. NDA to work with more vigour to make Assam one of top States, says AGP chief: Thanking the people for the massive mandate to the BJP-led NDA, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Tuesday said the alliance, in which his party is a constituent, will work with renewed vigour to make Assam one of the top five states in the country in terms of development. He maintained that the Congress was removed from reality which led to its poor performance in the election, including the defeat of its State chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Bora said, “We had said before the elections that the NDA’s strength will increase and we will win in double digits. It has been proved right.” “We thank the people for their support, and every worker of AGP and our NDA allies for their work,” he added.