During a Lok Sabha election rally in the Jorhat constituency, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress’ election manifesto, suggesting it was more appropriate for elections in neighbouring Pakistan than for India. Sarma denounced the Congress’ manifesto as a form of appeasement politics, highlighting its references to practices like triple talaq, child marriage, and polygamy, which are not endorsed by Indian society.
Sarma accused the Congress of employing divisive tactics to gain power, underscoring the ideological disparities between the BJP and the Congress. He expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in Assam, asserting that the party and its allies would secure all 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state, citing positive feedback from the Dhubri constituency.
In response, the Congress defended its manifesto, asserting its commitment to safeguarding the interests of all sections of society. Assam Congress spokesperson Bedabrata Bora dismissed Sarma’s criticisms, attributing his defection to the BJP to a lack of understanding of the core values of the Congress. Bora reiterated the party’s dedication to inclusive principles despite Sarma’s attempts to undermine its credibility.
The Congress recently unveiled its manifesto, comprising 25 promises, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP), 50% reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs, and the implementation of a nationwide caste census.
