BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) have in-principle agreed to forge an alliance for the upcoming assembly elections in Assam. BJP’s Chief Ministerial candidate and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the two parties will fight the poll together to protect the interest of greater Assam society of Barak and Bramhaputra valleys. He said the seat sharing arrangement will be sorted out in two – three days.
Mr. Sonowal accused the Congress of ruining the state saying the alliance will bring the pride of Assam and work for the rehabilitation of families of martyrs of Assam agitation, employment for youth and relief from recurring floods.126 member state assembly will go to poll in April- May this year. Ruling Congress has already announced to fight the elections alone.
As per reports, BJP workers in different parts of Assam have erupted in protest against the party’s alliance with Asom Gana Parishad. The two parties had contested polls in the state unitedly in 2001 assembly election and 2009 Lok Sabha polls.