Raijor Dal Calls Emergency Meeting as Congress Seat-Sharing Deadline Lapses in Assam
The political landscape in Assam witnessed significant developments as the January 31 deadline for seat sharing, which was set by the Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal for the Congress party, officially expired on Saturday. This crucial deadline passing without a concrete agreement has prompted the regional party to call for an emergency meeting scheduled for Sunday in Guwahati.
Growing Impatience and Pressure Within Raijor Dal
Akhil Gogoi, the prominent leader of Raijor Dal, expressed his frustration with the ongoing delays from the Congress side. He revealed that there is mounting pressure on him from within the party, with ticket aspirants growing increasingly impatient as the seat-sharing negotiations continue to drag on without resolution. The delay in finalizing this crucial alliance agreement has created an atmosphere of uncertainty among our candidates, Gogoi stated.
Akhil Gogoi Files Nomination from Sivasagar Constituency
In a significant move on the final day for submitting candidature applications within Raijor Dal, Akhil Gogoi officially filed his nomination papers for the Sivasagar seat in Upper Assam on Saturday. It is now final that I will be contesting the upcoming assembly election from Sivasagar, Gogoi confidently declared to media representatives. Despite Congress having its own set of aspirants for the Sivasagar constituency, Gogoi emphasized his strong connection to the region, proudly identifying himself as the sitting MLA from Sivasagar and asserting his determination to secure victory from this seat.
Emergency Executive Meeting Called for February 1
The Raijor Dal leadership has scheduled an emergency executive meeting at their central headquarters on February 1 to make a definitive decision regarding their alliance with Congress and other political parties. Gogoi expressed disappointment with the Congress party's approach, stating, We have not received the expected response, importance, and respect from Congress thus far in these negotiations. This statement underscores the growing tension between the two opposition parties as they attempt to form a united front against the ruling BJP in Assam.
Raijor Dal's Electoral Ambitions and Congress's Response
According to sources within Raijor Dal, the party is strategically eyeing to contest approximately 15 out of the total 126 assembly seats in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, while speaking to media persons in Sivasagar, advocated for unity among opposition parties. He urged all stakeholders to exercise patience before making any final decisions regarding electoral alliances, highlighting the importance of a cohesive opposition strategy to challenge the incumbent government effectively.
The political developments in Assam continue to unfold as opposition parties navigate complex alliance negotiations ahead of the crucial assembly elections. The emergency meeting called by Raijor Dal represents a critical juncture that could determine the shape of opposition unity in the state, with significant implications for the electoral landscape and the balance of political power in Assam.
