Assam: Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia Set To Become BJP’s New State President

GUWAHATI: Dilip Saikia, Lok Sabha member from Darrang Udalguri has been appointed as the new president of the BJP in Assam, succeeding Bhabesh Kalita. Saikia's affiliation with the BJP traces back to his early days within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which acts as the ideological support structure of the party.

Saikia was elected first in the year 2019 to Lok Sabha and afterward re-elected successively from Darrang Udalguri in 2024. Interestingly, he was the sole candidate that submitted his nomination for the state president role by Thursday evening, which is before the deadline of 7 PM. Saikia's name as the next State BJP President is likely to be formally announced on Friday.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Saikia in his new role and praised him for his commitment and a disciplined approach as a "Karyakarta" in the organization. Even Saikia's work as a "Swayamsevak," party worker, and Member of Parliament drew great appreciation from Sarma, who was most confident that the Assam BJP would cross many new milestones under his leadership.

Currently serving as the national general secretary of the BJP, Saikia has previously held roles in the student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, affiliated to the RSS. Bhabesh Kalita, outgoing state unit chief, was hopeful that Saikia would prove an effective leader for the party and referred to his experience within the organization.

Saikia will first lead the party in the panchayat elections, which are likely to be held in April, and then prepare for the assembly elections scheduled for next year.

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