Gogoi vs Goswami in Jorhat

way2barak, March 24: Assam Congress chief and MP, Gaurav Gogoi, file his nomination from Jorhat, making his electoral debut in the state polls.

Across the state’s 126 constituencies, candidates and parties took out massive rallies while filing nominations, showcasing their support base.

Gaurav Gogoi filed his nomination from Jorhat on Monday, beginning the day with visits to a gurdwara, temple, namghar, mosque and church to seek blessings.

He also paid tribute to his father, late chief minister Tarun Gogoi, at his ancestral home.

A large procession with alliance partners and supporters accompanied him from Jorhat stadium to the district commissioner’s office.

Congress is part of a six-party Opposition alliance comprising Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiyatabadi Party (AJP), CPI(M), CPI(ML) and the All Party Hill Leaders Conference (APHLC).

Gogoi said the election was an opportunity to “cleanse Assam politics”, urging people to take collective responsibility.

He alleged that standard of politics had declined in recent years and promised a governance model that respects citizens.

Gogoi alleged that the BJP was insulting women by forcing beneficiaries to attend rallies and meetings organised by the party.

He said women should receive benefits of government schemes without being compelled to attend political rallies, accusing the BJP of misusing state resources.

He reiterated that public welfare schemes belong to the government and not any political party,

He further promised to fulfil public aspirations and build a developed Assam.

Gogoi will face BJP MLA Hitendranath Goswami in Jorhat, setting up a direct contest.

He refrained from personal remarks against his rival, saying voters would decide.