Fresh cracks appear in Assam’s opposition unity efforts just months before the state assembly polls. Regional powerhouses Raijor Dal and AJP convened a high-stakes strategy session in Guwahati, deliberately sidelining Congress in talks over seat distribution—a move that has reignited speculation about a fractured anti-BJP alliance.
Key figures like Akhil Gogoi of Raijor Dal and Lurinjyoti Gogoi of AJP led the discussions, joined by CPI and CPI(M) delegates. The closed-door huddle aimed to chart a path for non-Congress opposition forces, amid whispers of frustration over Congress’s indecisiveness following APCC chief Bhupen Borah’s exit.
Emerging from the meeting, Akhil Gogoi didn’t mince words, slapping a two-day deadline on Congress to commit to seat-sharing terms. ‘No more endless waiting,’ he asserted, underscoring Raijor Dal’s readiness to battle alone on 46 constituencies. ‘We’re fully equipped to fight independently if unity falters.’
Despite the tough talk, attendees left a sliver of hope for reconciliation, contingent on Congress’s swift action. Observers note this snub reflects deeper mistrust, particularly after Congress’s internal shake-up, which has left allies questioning its reliability as the lead opposition force.
With BJP in full election mode, such divisions threaten to hand the ruling party an advantage. Pundits warn that without a clear seat pact and unified leadership, the opposition risks splintering, diluting their vote share in a multi-cornered contest. Watch this space as Assam’s political chessboard evolves rapidly.