Tensions simmer in Assam’s Congress as the Dhubri unit shakes up its disciplinary committee right before the May 4 vote tally. The decision follows the controversial six-year suspension of 45 leaders accused of undermining party efforts.
A April 23 order introduced a fresh seven-member setup, naming Harun-al-Rashid as head. Members include Kamal Hussain, Abedur Rahman, Sahnur Islam, SK Sofikul Ahmad, and Narayan Devnath, while Rosul Haq acts as convener. This pivot has sparked fresh speculation on the district’s political fault lines.
Analysts predict ripple effects from these dual actions. Internal rifts could spell trouble for Congress hopefuls across Dhubri constituencies. With results imminent, the party’s stability is under the microscope, fueling debates on its poll readiness.
On a broader note, APCC has rolled out seven monitoring squads for counting oversight. Directed by Jitendra Singh and Gaurav Gogoi, teams target April 9 polling districts. Duties encompass strong room checks for EVMs, candidate sync-ups, and district-level dialogues.
Upper Assam’s squad, featuring Debrata Saikia, Raju Sahu, Utpal Gogoi, Rajkumar Nalitira Niyog, David Pukhan, and Mrityunjay Duwarah, covers key zones like Tinsukia to Golaghat. Northern flanks have Ripun Bora’s group: Ghana Burhagohain, JP Das, Shailen Sonowal, Kartik Kurmi, Shankar Kutum, and Meghamath Chetry.
Lower Assam, Barak Valley, and BTR get their dedicated units of senior leaders. This proactive stance aims to counter any discrepancies and bolster confidence as the electoral verdict nears.
