If Congress has no base, why is BJP trying to intimidate our candidates: Ripun Bora

Staff reporter

Guwahati: Senior Congress leader and former MP Ripun Bora strongly condemned the alleged political violence in the run-up to the Panchayat Elections, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using intimidation tactics against Congress candidates.

Addressing the media at APCC headquarter, Rajiv Bhawan, Guwahati, Bora on Sunday alleged that the ruling party, rattled by changing political dynamics, has resorted to threats and intimidation tactics.

“Once brimming with confidence, the BJP is now visibly nervous as ground-level support shifts. They’re targeting Congress candidates through coercion and disruption,” Bora stated.

Bora said that earlier, the BJP was overconfident, but now, sensing a shift in public mood, they have resorted to threats and intimidation against Congress candidates.

He futher cited multiple incidents of poll-related violence in Chamguri, Gohpur, and Nagaon, where nomination papers were reportedly destroyed, and candidates were physically attacked.

“If Congress has no base in Samaguri, Gohpur, and Nagaon, why is the BJP trying to obstruct our candidates from filing nominations?” Bora questioned.

Bora alleged that so far, three FIRs have been lodged in connection with such incidents, but the Election Commission is yet to act, he lamented.

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