Assam: Bodoland People’s Front joins Congress led Grand Alliance

DIBRUGARH:

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Ripun Bora on February 28, said the Congress Mahajot, has increased its strength as our old friends, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) joined us today.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Bora said Assam’s destiny is about to change for the better.

"The Asom Basaon Ahok Yatra, has had such a massive impact across the state that our friends, the Bodoland People’s Front, could see which way the wind is blowing. Congress is coming and we are proud to partner with the BPF," Bora said.

"We will aim to go faster, stronger, higher! For Assam, for the people, the Congress is coming to power on May 2, 2021. In every corner of Assam, trust means Congress, and we are grateful for the renewed faith Hagrama Mohilary has shown in the Congress," added Bora.

Speaking to reporters, BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary said, "The people of Assam are struggling with rampant inflation and mass unemployment, along with which, the insensitive Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is imposing the anti-people Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The people are so fed up they are chanting ‘Assam Bachao’. For these reasons I too, believe, that the Congress can give better governance."

He further added, "The BPF has joined the Congress-led Mahajot, because there was a demand for it, from the people of Bodoland. The Mahajot is coming to power, and the BPF is with them. Securing the best for Bodoland, the BPF is part of the winning alliance."

(Edited by Christopher Gatphoh)

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