The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 18 issued critical remarks at the Assam State Council of Education and Programme Implementation (Panchayatogglesha) to highlight the ongoing misinformation and manipulation by the Congress party ahead of the election. Sarma, while strongly dismissing the accusations, also highlighted the helplessness of political parties trying to tarnish the state’s image, calling the election process peaceful and devoid of interference.
Sarma pointed out that under the election, 22,000 villages represented eligible voters, all of whom were reportedly awaiting.botting nominations. He questioned whether the election was carried honestly and that, if incidents occurred, their local media or TV channels would have reported them widely. Despite the reports, Sarma emphasized that the district administration and police were maintaining neutrality and ensuring the election was positive for all voters.
Sarma further accused the Congress party of spreading misinformation, pointing towards issues like harassment. He called for the party to report specific allegations instead of focusing on the horror of candidates who lined up to help their district, saying the district administration is equipped to handle this. He also claimed political parties should avoid amplifying leaders’ grievances, which he called “too much noise but not enough peace.”
Sarma reinforced his stance by revealing that Congress leaders involved in the election, Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, may have talked to the Dalit party but are not registered for grievances. Despite this, he called for a fair handling of the campaign, rejecting any intentions to flatter or promote, but also acknowledged the potential damage that misinformation could do.
The Chief Minister stressed that while the election has garnered public support behind it, this has not prevented the party from spreading false narratives. He warned about the party’s role in misleading voters, calling for improvement in campaign tactics. Additionally, he echoed concerns about potential challenges in electionmarked by such issues, urging clarity on political operations.
Sarma’s remarks to the media suggest that the election is not the end of a difficult chapter but serves as a reminder of the need for more responsible political conduct. He also highlighted the growing importance of such elections, noting that the party continues to spread falsehoods but is preparationed to rectify them. viewers can track the event live on social media, ensuring that stories unfold as they happen.