Assam Assembly Elections: What answer does BJP have amid anti-incumbency wave?

The Election Commission has announced the dates of assembly elections in Assam on Sunday. Elections for 126 assembly seats in Assam will be held in a single phase on April 9. At the same time, the results of the elections will be revealed on May 4. After the election dates were revealed, all the political parties have entered the fray and have intensified the election campaign. Let us tell you that currently the BJP led NDA alliance is in power in Assam. The opposition is repeatedly talking about anti-incumbency wave. In such a situation, what preparations has BJP made and with what issues are they contesting the elections? Let us know about this.

The ruling BJP-led NDA in Assam will rely on its governance record, organizational strength and a divided opposition in the upcoming elections for the 126-seat assembly. Talking about strength, BJP’s graph has increased in the state since the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. In 2016, this party came to power in Assam for the first time by winning 60 seats. In 2021, it increased its number of seats to 64.

The party has launched many welfare schemes keeping in mind different sections of the society. The BJP is also presenting the development projects launched in recent years and several peace agreements signed with rebel groups as its major achievements. Chief Minister Himanta has an outspoken political style and the party’s top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has repeatedly visited the state, further strengthening his argument for a “double-engine government”.

Talking about weaknesses, experts believe that NDA may have to face anti-incumbency wave, especially in those seats where development related concerns still remain. Many sitting MLAs are also facing resentment from the local people. The party may face opposition from a section of minority voters – especially Bengali-speaking Muslims, as the BJP continues to make statements about “illegal infiltration”. Apart from this, Chief Minister Himanta and his family have also been accused of corruption several times by the opposition.

However, the party has many things which it can take advantage of in its favor. The most important thing in this is that he is facing a scattered opposition. The welfare schemes of the state government can play an important role in swaying the voters’ preferences in favor of the ruling party.

The party may cut tickets from some contenders. If this is not handled properly, the party may have to bear the brunt of internal strife. Himanta Biswa Sarma’s aggressive political style and sharp attacks, especially against Muslims; Voters can be divided on some seats. The laxity seen among party workers is also being seen as an aspect due to which BJP may need to be cautious.

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