Guwahati, Feb 28: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence in winning 11 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats, but emphasized their efforts to secure the 12th seat in the state.
During a conversation with reporters, CM Sarma stated, “We are aiming to secure victory in 11 out of 14 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. However, we will strive to win the 12th seat in the state,”.
Sarma mentioned that ticket aspirants will submit their applications to BJP observers, and the list will be forwarded to Delhi for initial discussions on the potential list of candidates.
“We prefer a swift process to avoid prolonged candidature lobbying,” Sarma clarified.
Sarma added, “I am more concerned about people voting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi rather than the candidates’ names.”
Currently, BJP holds nine MPs, while Congress has three, and AIUDF and one Independent MP each.
For the Lok Sabha polls in 2024, BJP has yet to disclose the names of candidates.
The party has established a special committee to identify potential candidates to contest in the 12 seats in Assam.
The Special committee comprises 12 conveners and 12 co-conveners responsible for compiling a list of potential candidates in the 12 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
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