Assam: Manmohan Singh releases video message urging voters to elect 'Mahajut' Govt

GUWAHATI: Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh today released a video message urging the electors to vote for the Congress party-led Mahajot in the ensuing elections.

Dr. Manmohan Singh commenced his message by stating, “Brothers and Sisters, for many years, Assam has been my second home. It was my privilege to represent Assam in the Rajya Sabha, for 28 years from 1991 to 2019. I am deeply grateful for the trust and affection of the people of Assam and for the friendship of Late. Sri Hiteswar Saikia and Late. Sri Tarun Gogoi. The people of Assam, enabled me to serve our country as Finance Minister of India for 5 years and as Prime Minister of India for 10 years.”

Urging the electors to "vote wisely",  Singh pointed out that the people of Assam have endured terrible sufferings through a long period of insurgency and unrest.

"Under the leadership, of Late. Sri Tarun Gogoi from 2001 to 2016, Assam made a new beginning towards peace and development. However, it is now facing very serious setbacks. Society is being divided on the basis of religion, culture, and language. The basic rights of the common man, are being denied, there is an atmosphere of tension and fear. Ill-conceived ‘Note-Bandi’ and badly implemented GST have weakened the economy,” he added.

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Singh iterated that the youth are desperately searching for decent jobs, adding that the misery faced by the people due to rising prices of petrol, diesel, and cooking gas is unparalleled under the BJP regime.

“You must vote for a Government that upholds the Constitution of India and the principles of democracy. You must vote for a Government that will care for every citizen, of every community. You must vote for a Government that will ensure inclusive growth. You must vote for the Government that will put Assam on the path of peace and development, once again,” he added,

Dr. Singh reiterated the ethos of the Assam Congress, speaking about how the Party is committed to protect the unique language, culture, and history of Assam, along with, ensuring the well-being of all communities.

Singh affirmed, that the Assam Congress has prepared a manifesto with assurances that are "practical."

He then called attention to the ‘5 guarantees’ by the Congress Party, which are also an integral part of the Manifesto and a clear indication of the determination of the party, to lead the state into a path of prosperity.

“Brothers and sisters, your future and the future of your children, is in your hands. I urge you, to vote for the Congress party and the ‘mahajot’, Jai Hind,” he said.