In a social media post, Assam BJP Minister Pijush Hazarika took aim at the Congress party alleging dynastic politics at play in the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Taking to microblogging site X, Hazarika taunted Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi to his social media post over the Lok Sabha candidate for the Nagaon seat to which he perceives as a predetermined outcome in the candidate selection process. Hazarika's retort underlined the perceived influence of dynastic ties within the Indian National Congress (INC), both at the national level with Rahul Gandhi and in Assam with Gaurav Gogoi, son of late former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Bordoloi had shared a comprehensive report card of his five-year tenure as the Nagaon MP stating transparency and accountability to his constituents. However, Hazarika's response implied skepticism, suggesting that despite Bordoloi's efforts, the party hierarchy may prioritize dynastic succession over individual merit.
Speculation swirls around Gaurav Gogoi's potential candidacy in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency with conflicting reports emerging from party insiders. While some sources suggest a likely bid from Gogoi in Nagaon, others hint at a dual-contest strategy with Jorhat as a potential alternative.
The uncertainty surrounding Gogoi's candidacy has heightened rift within the Assam Congress, with reports indicating a shift towards Jorhat as a contingency plan. Speculation mounts over the contenders for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. As the rift for Congress party seats in Nagaon continue, the spotlight now shifts to who will emerge as the final candidate.
Will it be Gaurav Gogoi or Pradyut Bordoloi for Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency ?