Assam: 500 Leaders and Workers from Various Parties Join Trinamool Congress

GUWAHATI: Over 500 leaders and workers from various political parties in Assam, including Congress, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), officially joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday, December 27, at a ceremony in Guwahati. The event was attended by TMC Member of Parliament Sushmita Dev and State TMC President Ramen Borthakur.

Sushmita Dev highlighted that many grassroots leaders were feeling sidelined in their former parties, leading them to shift allegiance to TMC, which focuses on grassroots-level politics.

“Today we have had a joining program of about 500 people. Around 17-18 community leaders have joined us from the Indian National Congress, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), AJP, Raijor Dal, and BJP. They joined us (TMC) because these grassroots leaders were neglected in these parties," she said.

Dev also expressed confidence that regional parties like TMC have a better chance of defeating the BJP in Assam. "We hope to build up a strong team in Assam, and we will fight against BJP. Whether it is a direct fight between BJP and Congress, BJP wins, but wherever there is a fight between BJP and parties like TMC, DMK, or Samajwadi, BJP loses. So the people in Assam need to think differently. You shouldn't think about the contest of two national parties, because regional parties have a better strike rate and fighting ability against BJP," she added.

ALSO READ: Assam: PPFA Calls for Strict Policy Against Illegal Migrants

ALSO WATCH: