Guwahati: Ten thousand Congress and AIUDF supporters jumped ship to the BJP in Assam. They officially joined the party during a massive event in Rupohihat. The Garajan Mandal BJP organized the gathering to prepare for the Nagaon by-election in the Samaguri constituency. This marks a major shift. The defectors formally accepted the BJP lotus flag under the guidance of leaders Osman Ali and Malek Master.
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika joined Barchamphur MLA Jitu Goswami and MLA Pradyut Bordoloi at the ceremony. The party brass insists this influx solidifies their standing in the district. Jitu Goswami told the crowd the move guarantees a win. He stated, "The entry of such a large number of opposition workers into the BJP has strengthened the party's prospects and asserted that the BJP candidate's victory in the Samaguri by-election is now certain."
These numbers remain unverified by outside sources. BJP officials hold that this mass movement shifts the local political tide as the vote nears.
Updated at 13th September 2026 at 5:48pm
Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika claims the Congress is paralyzed by internal bickering over who to run for the Nagaon seat. Hazarika alleged that two different Congress leaders expected the nomination, creating a standoff that has left the party's ticket selection in limbo. He taunted the opposition to think twice before their next move, specifically referencing alleged meetings at Hotel Lily and Green Resort.
The BJP has officially tapped Devasish Sharma to run for the seat, with Hazarika asserting that Sharma carries public backing and will pull in support from minority voters. Hazarika also took a swipe at senior Congress leader Rakibul Hussain, claiming his vocal criticism of Sharma is just a symptom of his fear of losing the race.
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